Mailboxes are protected by federal law, and crimes against them and the mail they contain are considered a federal offense. Violators can be fined up to $250,000 or imprisoned for up to three years for each act of vandalism. Damaged mailboxes have to be replaced, costing the owner time, money and inconvenience.Click to see full answer. Regarding this, is it a felony to destroy a mailbox?Mailboxes are considered federal property, and federal law (Title 18, United States Code, Section 1705), makes it a crime to vandalize them (or to injure, deface or destroy any mail deposited in them). Violators can be fined up to $250,000, or imprisoned for up to three years, for each act of vandalism.Secondly, what is considered tampering with a mailbox? Your mailbox is not your own; legally, it belongs to the United States Postal Service. This means that tampering with the mailbox is a federal offense. “Mail tampering” has a broad meaning and includes any act that might obstruct the delivery of mail, from vandalizing the mailbox to delivering a few innocent flyers. In this regard, is hitting someone’s mailbox a federal offense? According to Title 18 U.S.C. Section 1705, hitting a mailbox is considered a federal crime when it causes damage to the mailbox or its contents. Intentionally damaging a mailbox can result in fines up to $250,000 and imprisonment up to three years for each act of vandalism.Who is responsible for replacing mailbox?The US Postal Service® does not maintain personal mailboxes: The property owner is responsible for the repair of personal boxes. Contact the local Post Office before erecting, moving or replacing their mailboxes and supports.