Census house number
Updated September 1, 2026
A unique number assigned to each census house (a distinct structure or part of a structure with a separate entrance) within the building. Used to identify and revisit each dwelling unit and to link households to houses; unchanged in concept from 2011.
ANNOUNCED (Q2). A unique number assigned to each census house (a distinct structure or part of a structure with a separate entrance) within the building. Used to identify and revisit each dwelling unit and to link households to houses; unchanged in concept from 2011. Confidence: high.
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