Brainerd, Minn., City Code § 425 (2026) § 425.6008
Address Posting
Operative Text
425.6008 Address Posting. Every dwelling shall have the proper street address number conspicuously posted in the front and in the rear or on a building accessory to such dwelling at the rear to be readily identified in case of fire or other emergency. The rear address number may be omitted if there is no public way at the rear of the building. The numbers required by this section shall be mounted on a permanently fixed surface, the numbers shall be Arabic, not Roman numerals or words, and shall be of sufficient size four (4) inches minimum height and of a contrasting color to be readily distinguishable and readable from the public way, front and rear.
Section 425.6008 of the Brainerd, MN City Code requires that every dwelling display its street address number in a visible location at both the front and rear of the building, so that emergency responders can quickly identify the property. The numbers must be Arabic numerals, at least four inches tall, mounted on a permanently fixed surface, and in a color that contrasts with the background so they can be read from the public way. The rear address number may be omitted only when there is no public way running behind the building.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 425.6008, compliant rental property operators ensure that address numbers are posted at both the front and rear of each dwelling, using Arabic numerals of at least four inches in height affixed to a permanently fixed surface in a contrasting color visible from the street or alley. Operators routinely inspect these postings to confirm they remain legible, undamaged, and properly positioned after weather events or exterior renovations. Where no public way exists at the rear of a building, operators document that condition to support the omission of a rear address number.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 425.6008 establishes that your dwelling is required to have clearly visible, properly formatted address numbers posted at the front and, where applicable, the rear of the building as a basic safety measure. If address numbers are missing, too small, obscured, or otherwise non-compliant, tenants may raise this as a housing maintenance concern with the City of Brainerd's code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations in Minnesota can help residents understand how to document and report such conditions and what remedies may be available under the local Rental Housing Code.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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