Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.970
Address posting (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
Every dwelling shall have the proper street address number conspicuously posted in accordance with section 435.60 . (Code 1960, As Amend., § 75.090; 78-Or-244, § 40, 11-22-78; 82-Or-106, § 33, 6-11-82; 2010-Or-047, § 1, 4-30-10) Cross reference-- Numbering of buildings, Ch. 435 .
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 244.970 requires that every residential dwelling display its official street address number in a location that is clearly visible and easy to read, following the standards set out in Chapter 435, Section 435.60. The rule applies to all dwellings in the city, regardless of type or size. Its purpose is to ensure that addresses can be readily identified from the street, supporting emergency response and general public navigation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Minneapolis Code § 244.970, compliant property operators ensure that the building's assigned street address number is posted in a conspicuous location—typically facing the street—so that it is legible from a reasonable distance. Operators generally cross-reference Chapter 435 of the Minneapolis Code to confirm that the size, placement, and style of the numbers meet the city's specifications. Routine property inspections are a common opportunity to verify that address numbers remain visible and have not been obscured by vegetation, fading, or structural changes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minneapolis Code § 244.970 places the responsibility for proper address posting on the dwelling itself, meaning it is generally the property owner's obligation to maintain a visible street address number. If a tenant notices that the address number is missing, damaged, or hidden—potentially delaying emergency services—this may constitute a housing maintenance code concern that can be reported to the City of Minneapolis's regulatory services or inspections department. Tenants can also consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand how address-posting deficiencies might relate to broader habitability or code-compliance issues.
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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