Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.
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While the City makes an effort to avoid address changes, there are times when an address must change to improve 911 response efficiency. This includes:
- Addresses out of sequence (e.g., 101, 107, 103)
- Even or odd numbers on the wrong side of the street
- Irregular or confusing formatting (e.g., 1100 ½, 907-2)
- Access inconsistencies (e.g., street name change, new street construction, home remodel, alleys)
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The City will notify key services like Cascade Natural Gas, Comcast, Skagit 911, and USPS. You may need to inform banks, employers, family, and other organizations.
The City will notify You will need to notify * - Cascade Natural Gas
- Comcast
- Mount Vernon Development Services
- Mount Vernon Finance
- Mount Vernon Fire
- Mount Vernon Police
- Mount Vernon Public Works
- Puget Sound Energy
- Skagit 911
- Skagit County Assessor
- Skagit County Auditor
- Skagit County GIS
- Skagit County Treasurer
- Skagit Public Utility District
- United States Postal Service
- Washington State Department of Transportation
- Banks
- Cable provider
- Cell phone company
- Employer
- Family members and friends
- Google Maps, Bing Maps, etc.
- Insurance companies
- Lenders
- Local organizations (churches, volunteer organizations, etc.)
- Medicaid and other Government offices
- Subscription service providers
- Tenants/Renters
- and others *
* Please remember that this is not all-inclusive. We encourage you to inform any additional parties who may be affected. -
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Post your address sign in a location visible from the access road. The sign should be facing the street and be placed near the main entrance(s). Place signs a few feet above the ground to avoid vegetation or other visual obstructions. See Mount Vernon Code: Chapter 15.08.130, Section 505.1, Address identification.
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No, but it’s a convenient way to meet visibility requirements. For residential, if you choose not to use a blue sign, your address numbers must be at least 4 inches high and contrast with the background. See Mount Vernon Code: Chapter 15.08.130 Section 505.1, Address identification.
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If deliveries are misrouted, we recommend adding your property link from Skagit County iMap in the delivery notes. Delivery drivers can use this source for the most accurate address information.
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You can apply for an address by visiting the City’s SmartGov Portal.
- Create an account if you do not already have one.
- Once logged in, click on Apply.
- Select Addressing from the drop-down menu.
- From there, you can request a blue sign, an address verification letter, a new or changed address, and more.
- If you have an active building permit, your address will be assigned/reviewed under that process.
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Popular mapping databases like Google Maps can be slow to update. You can report errors directly to Google Maps by searching for your old address and selecting the “Suggest an edit” option.
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Request this through the SmartGov Portal. Once verified, the letter will be mailed or emailed to you.
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Mail sorting is managed by USPS. The City assigns addresses based on official needs, like adding a new suite or accessory dwelling unit with a building permit.
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Street numbers increase as you move away from the intersection of Division Street and N 4th St/BNSF Railway. Numbers may be spaced apart to allow for future development. In denser areas, numbers are closer together.