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Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.655

Mailboxes (Minneapolis Housing Code)

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Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.655
Every owner shall provide a suitable mail deposit box for each rental unit. Such mail deposit box shall be approved by the United States Postal Service. (82-Or-106, § 23 , 6-11-82)
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Plain English

Under Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 244.655, every rental property owner is required to provide a mail deposit box for each individual rental unit, and that box must meet United States Postal Service approval standards. The rule applies to all rental units in Minneapolis and sets a baseline equipment requirement tied to federal postal standards. There is no exception stated for unit type or building size.

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For Property Managers

Under § 244.655, compliant rental property operators ensure that each unit in their building is equipped with its own mail deposit box that has been approved by the United States Postal Service. Operators generally verify USPS approval when selecting or replacing mailboxes, and maintain one box per unit rather than a shared or consolidated arrangement. Routine property inspections are an opportunity to confirm that existing boxes remain in good condition and continue to meet the standard.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 244.655 gives tenants in Minneapolis rental units the right to a USPS-approved mail deposit box dedicated to their unit. If a box is missing, broken, or shared in a way that does not comply with the one-box-per-unit requirement, tenants may consider documenting the condition and contacting the City of Minneapolis's housing inspection or code enforcement office to report the potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations in Minneapolis can also help explain available options under this provision.

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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