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Home Evaluation Tip
Address numbers must be displayed where they will be visible and legible from the street. Numbers must be at least 4′ tall and displayed on a contrasting background. Reflective and/or illuminated numbers are best for visibility at night or in smoky conditions. Numbers painted on a curb do not meet this requirement.
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Why does my address need to be visible?
Address numbers should be made visible to help responders easily identify your home, which could improve their response time.
Reflective/illuminated numbers are best for visibility at night or in smoky conditions.
What do I do about it?
Repaint or replace address numbers to be at least 4 inches tall and displayed on a contrasting background. Reflective and/or illuminated numbers are best for visibility at night or in smoky conditions.