The Postal Regulatory Commission approved the U.S. Postal Service’s request for a change in postage rates effective Jan. 22, 2017. Some of the highlights include:
- New first-class stamp rate will increase to 49 cents
- Free “second ounce” will now be good up to 3.5 ounces for presort letters
- Basic flats will increase from 94 to 98 cents
- Standard Mail will now be called Marketing Mail (both commercial and nonprofit)
Here is a sampling of what to expect:
2017 Price Change Percentage By Mail Class
|
Class |
Percent Change |
|
First-Class Mail |
0.780% |
|
Standard Mail/Non-profit |
0.895% |
|
Package Services |
2.536% |
|
First-Class Mail |
Current First-Ounce Prices |
New |
Change |
Percent Change |
|
Stamped Single-Piece |
$0.47 |
$0.49 |
$0.02 |
4.3% |
To read the entire case, visit www.prc.gov/docs/97/97431/NOTICE-FINAL.pdf.
Kent State’s Mail Services will assist you to get the best postage rate available. Contact Steve Finley at 330-672-8703 or sfinley7@kent.edu with questions.