{"id":208,"date":"2025-06-06T15:55:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T07:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spacemen.digital\/test\/?p=208"},"modified":"2025-06-07T09:05:54","modified_gmt":"2025-06-07T01:05:54","slug":"unit-number-application","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/glossary\/unit-number-application\/","title":{"rendered":"Unit number application"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is a unit or house number?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An assigned number, along with the street name, creates a distinct address for identification purposes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A typical house address in Singapore consists of the [House Number], [Street Name], [# Unit Number, if applicable], and Singapore [Postal Code].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is a unit number application in Singapore?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the Property Tax Act, the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) can assign and modify the house and unit numbers for properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Property developers, owners, or their designated representatives must seek authorisation from IRAS to allocate and display unique property addresses. Each house and unit number should be prominently displayed at a visible location.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Property Tax Act, the use of unauthorised numbers is considered as violation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to apply for a unit number in Singapore?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">Owners, property developers, or the<\/span>ir authorised representatives can use the&nbsp;Property Name and Address Digital Service to request a house and\/or unit number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is required to gather all information and documents before proceeding with the application is important. Once the application is submitted with all the necessary details, IRAS typically takes around 4 weeks to process it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon successful processing, IRAS will issue the applicant a Certificate of Numbering (CON). The CON will specify the list of allocated numbers for the property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are the main things that must be considered when applying for a unit number?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When applying for a unit number, it is essential to ensure that the house and unit numbers facilitate easy identification and location by emergency personnel, delivery services, and the general public.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A desirable house or unit number should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be relevant and correspond to the street where the main entrance\/frontage is located.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow a sequential numbering system that aligns with the overall numbering plan for the building and street.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prevent any potential confusion with other buildings or units in different areas of Singapore.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a unit or house number?&nbsp; An assigned number, along with the street name, creates a distinct address for identification purposes.&nbsp; A typical house address in Singapore consists of the [House Number], [Street Name], [# Unit Number, if applicable], and Singapore [Postal Code]. 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