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911 Mapping and Addressing
Welcome to the Owen County 911 Mapping / Addressing section.
Obtaining a 911 address is very important for existing and future property developments including both residential and business. The Owen County Emergency Management Agency is responsible for maintaining accurate 911 address and Road information. A correct and updated 911 address is important so that it can be verified. This is so that utility and service providers will recognize your address along with local mail providers.
What You Can Do
A 911 address is the backbone of Emergency Services. Without a proper and valid address there can be delays for emergency services / responders. One of the most important and commonly overlooked steps that you, as an Owen
County Resident, can do is to post your correct 911 address so that it is visible to emergency responders. By correctly marking your mailbox, house or driveway, emergency responders can avoid unnecessary searching that wastes time and Time Saves Lives! Also, displaying your 911 address properly is required by Owen County Ordinance # 104. If you have any questions, if you need to update your address information, or if you would like to verify your 911 address feel free to contact us.
How do I apply for a 911 address?
The Owen County Emergency Management Agency can assist you in obtaining a 911 address for improved properties. Applicants must first submit an application request form or call our office at (502) 484-3405 or email emadirector@owencountyky.us. Once the information has been received, we will research the property location and driveway entrance. Most address requests are completed within 7 business days.
How are 911 addresses determined?
911 Addresses are measured based on guidelines set forth that an address can be every 5.28 feet. You will need to make sure your driveway is clearly marked for the requested address.
If you will be installing a new driveway along a KYTC maintained road you will need to contact the KYTC Owen County office at (502) 484-2227. Their personnel will need to verify the location and installation information for the encroachment upon the roadway. Please use the following link below to download the Encroachment Permit form in PDF format.
Download KYTC Application for Encroachment Permit
If you will be installing a new driveway along an Owen County maintained road you will need to contact the Owen County Public Works office at (502) 484-2427 or email publicworks@owencountyky.us. Their personnel will need to verify the location and installation information for the encroachment upon the roadway.
Once the address is assigned and recorded a copy of your address information will be mailed or emailed to you. The new address will be needed for utilities and services to be installed / activated. This address is provided to you free of charge.
How your new 911 address gets used.
Once your new 911 address has been assigned it is entered into our Mapping Database. Your address information is stored locally, then emailed to the Kentucky State Police GIS Division and the United States Postal Service for processing. It is also on file and updated in case of a 911 emergency at that address. When you call 911 and give the dispatcher your address, your name and phone number along with your location is made available so that emergency responders can respond to emergencies faster. Your new address is shared locally with our Owen County Property Value Assessor’s Office as well.
What to do after I receive my address?
Start notifying family and friends. Notify any company that sends you bills, or other important information, such as mortgage, financial, and insurance documents. Update your driver’s license and make sure to notify the Postal Service of your new address.
Why can’t UPS / FEDEX find me?
Your address information is stored locally, then emailed to the Kentucky State Police GIS Division and the United States Postal Service for processing. We do not provide these addresses to delivery companies.
Why can’t I just make my own address?
We run into this from time to time and it causes lots of issues. Lots of times people will use Google or Apple to pinpoint where they live and use their data to assign an address. This is wrong and the address will not be correct. Please do not try to give yourself an address.
Download Address Request Form
Please use the following link below to download the address request form in PDF format. Please fill out form completely. You can return form to the email address listed on form or to the physical address also provided.
Download 911 Address Request Form
Online Address Request
Please use the following link below to apply for an address online. Please fill out form completely.
Request Address Online By Clicking Here
Please note that it takes an average of 7 business days to get an address completed at this time.