[NY] Our house number was switched from #27 to 245 because of 911. Is this going to be a problem?
April 1, 2025
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I understand your concern about the house number change from #27 to 245 due to 911 requirements. This type of renumbering is common and is intended to improve emergency response accuracy. Municipal regulations often require this to help emergency services locate properties more efficiently.
Regarding the old number still showing up on the town tax bill, you should contact your local tax assessor’s office to request that they update their records. You’ll likely need to provide documentation from the town confirming the change. It’s important that all official records, including tax documents, reflect the correct address to avoid confusion or legal issues.
Additionally, make sure to update your address with all other relevant parties—like utility companies, insurance providers, and the postal service—to ensure proper mail delivery and accurate records. If the town issued a formal notice or certificate of address change, keep it for your records. It will be helpful if you need to verify the change in the future.
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Our house number was switched from #27 to 245 because of 911. Is this going to be a problem?
I understand this must be concerning for you. Can you explain how the change from #27 to 245 came about?
We had no choice. The town changed it because of the number of feet or yards from the main road. All of the houses on our hill had their numbers changed.
Have you experienced any issues or do you have any concerns related to this house number change so far?
No, but I noticed it’s still the old number on the town tax bill.
Is there anything else the lawyer should know before I connect you?
No.
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Hello.
I’ll try to give some thoughts...
I understand your concern about the house number change from #27 to 245 due to 911 requirements. This type of renumbering is common and is intended to improve emergency response accuracy. Municipal regulations often require this to help emergency services locate properties more efficiently.
Regarding the old number still showing up on the town tax bill, you should contact your local tax assessor’s office to request that they update their records. You’ll likely need to provide documentation from the town confirming the change. It’s important that all official records, including tax documents, reflect the correct address to avoid confusion or legal issues.
Additionally, make sure to update your address with all other relevant parties—like utility companies, insurance providers, and the postal service—to ensure proper mail delivery and accurate records. If the town issued a formal notice or certificate of address change, keep it for your records. It will be helpful if you need to verify the change in the future.
That makes sense.
