Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.650
Numbering units (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
All habitable units let to another in a multiple dwelling shall be numbered or lettered in an approved and conspicuous manner on each passage door leading from such unit. All passage doors from each unit shall have the same number or letter and no two (2) units shall bear the same number or letter. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 72.180; 78-Or-244, § 28 , 11-22-78; 82-Or-106, § 22 , 6-11-82) Cross reference-- Numbering of buildings, Ch. 435 .
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 244.650 requires that every habitable rental unit in a multi-unit dwelling be identified with a unique number or letter displayed in a clearly visible, approved way on each door that opens from that unit into a common passage. Every passage door belonging to the same unit must share the same identifier, and no two units in the building may carry the same number or letter. The rule is designed to ensure that units can be reliably and unambiguously located by residents, visitors, and emergency responders.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 244.650, compliant operators of multiple dwellings ensure that each habitable rental unit is assigned a distinct number or letter that appears on every passage door serving that unit in a conspicuous, city-approved format. Property managers typically audit their buildings to confirm that no two units share an identifier and that signage remains legible and properly affixed over time. Keeping unit identification current is especially important when units are reconfigured, combined, or added to a building.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 244.650 establishes a right to live in a unit that is clearly and uniquely identified on its passage doors, which supports safety and accessibility in a multi-unit building. If a unit lacks proper numbering or lettering—or shares an identifier with another unit—tenants may raise this as a housing-code concern with Minneapolis code enforcement or a local tenant-rights organization. Documenting the condition with photographs and written communication to the landlord can help establish a record if a formal complaint becomes necessary.
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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