Address Assignment

The Development Services team processes and assigns addresses for the County of Monterey.

How to request an Address

If you would like to request a new address or change an existing one, please complete the following steps:

1. Download and complete the Address Request form located here on our Forms and Applications page.
2. Provide a Site Plan or Map The site map needs to show:
   1. the complete tax parcel boundary,
   2. the driveway locations,
   3. the current or proposed structure location, easements
3. Download and complete Agent Declaration Form (if the owner is not the applicant)
4. Create a Citizen Access Account
5. Apply Online at Citizen Access
6. Upload Address Request Form
7. Upload Site Plan or Map
8. Pay Address Assignment Fee, if applicable

Fees:
The first address assignment is free of charge. For each additional address, please refer to the adopted HCD land use fee schedule found here: Permits Fees & Types

Codes/Ordinances:
Address assignments must be consistent with the applicable County of Monterey Municipal Codes and State and Federal laws.

Contact:
For additional information or questions concerning addressing, please call 831-755-5025 or email 299-addressrequest@co.monterey.ca.us

Address Assignment Resources:

• ZIP Code™ Lookup | USPS
• County of Monterey GIS
• Accela Citizen Access