House numbers are assigned on the basis of building applications, notifications of construction work, or at the request of the owners. Street names and house numbers serve as orientation aids in urban and municipal areas and fulfill an organizational function for all person- or location-related data.
In order to integrate new buildings into an existing house number sequence, it may be necessary to change existing house numbers.
The local authorities, as the general regulatory authority, are responsible for checking whether a house number has been affixed by the owner of the property/house. Local house number signage is also checked in the event of complaints. The property owner is then requested to ensure that the house number is visible from the road.
The assignment of house numbers is to be distinguished from the naming of streets. The decision on the naming of streets is made by the city council.
unincorporated municipalities, municipalities, or cities
