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E-911 Addressing
Improving Public Safety Through Accurate Addressing
The Pitt County Addressing Ordinance sets clear rules for how addresses and road names are assigned, displayed, and maintained. Its main goal is to support public safety and quick emergency response by making sure every home and business can be easily located.
The Pitt County Planning Department manages the County’s official E-911 addressing system. This includes naming new roads, assigning addresses to new buildings, and keeping the address database up to date. The ordinance applies to all unincorporated areas of Pitt County and to towns that have agreements with the County for addressing services. The City of Greenville manages its own addressing jurisdiction.
E-911 Addressing Jurisdiction
The Planning Department assigns new addresses and handles addressing questions for all unincorporated areas of Pitt County, as well as the municipalities listed below.
Note: The City of Greenville manages its own addressing jurisdiction.
- Ayden
- Bethel
- Falkland
- Farmville
- Fountain
- Grifton
- Grimesland
- Simpson
- Winterville
Key Addressing Ordinance Highlights
- Address Assignment and Display: Property owners must clearly post address numbers on each structure. New addresses are issued during the building permit process and verified before a certificate of occupancy is approved.
- Road Naming and Signage: All roads and private access lanes must have unique, approved names. The County installs and maintains road signs, while developers cover initial sign costs in new subdivisions.
- Name Changes and Removals: Road name changes or removals require a public hearing and approval by the Board of Commissioners.
- Enforcement and Penalties: Violations—such as failing to display address numbers or damaging road signs—may lead to civil fines, criminal charges, or injunctions.
- Appeals and Amendments: Property owners can appeal addressing decisions, and the Board of Commissioners may update the ordinance when needed.
Keeping Your Address Current for Safety and Service
Occasionally, Pitt County updates E-911 addresses to improve safety and fix mapping errors. Common reasons include duplicate street names, incorrect numbering, or road changes. The E-911 Addressing Coordinator works with local agencies and service providers to make updates as smooth as possible.
If your address changes, update it with key agencies and service providers as soon as possible to avoid delays in mail or service delivery.
Who to Notify of a New Address
- Telephone Carrier: Update your physical E-911 address so 911 operators can locate you.
- DMV: North Carolina law requires address updates for licenses and registrations.
Visit the NC DMV website Now - Social Security: Update your records.
Visit ssa.gov Now - Tax Office: Update your address with the Pitt County Tax Collector.
Call 252-902-3400 to Submit Your a Change of Address Form Now - Credit Cards and Utilities: Include your new address with your next payment.
If your new E-911 address is missing or incorrect in services like Google Maps or Apple Maps, use their “Report a Problem” or “Suggest an Edit” options to request an update. Keeping these systems accurate helps others locate your property.
Need Help?
For help with E-911 address questions, road name signs, or mapping issues,
contact the E-911 Addressing Hotline: Call 252-902-3267
Helping 911 Locate Your Property Quickly
Pitt County’s E-911 addressing system helps emergency responders, delivery services, and visitors locate your property quickly and accurately. Keeping your address visible and current supports faster response times and safer communities.
To help emergency personnel find your property, make sure your address numbers are clearly visible from the road.
- Numbers must be at least 4 inches tall and contrast with the background.
- Post numbers near the main entrance or another spot visible from the street.
- If your home or business is not visible from the road, also post the number at the end of your driveway.
- Mailboxes: The U.S. Postal Service requires numbers at least 1 inch high displayed on the front or both sides of the mailbox.