Make your house number easy to see from the street
Responders look for your number from the road, so use numbers at least 4 inches tall in a color that contrasts with the wall, lit or reflective, and not hidden by plants.
Doesn’t usually apply to apartments
- Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- How often
- One time

If you skip it
If your house number is hard to find or read, it takes longer for fire, police and medical crews to reach you.
Source: portlandtx.gov
How do I make my house number easy to see from the street?
Clark, Haven's home assistant, walks you through it for your home. Haven keeps it on your list until it’s done.
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