Learn how to request graffiti clean-up on private property in Austin.
Request graffiti clean-up
Austinites can report graffiti on private property, and the City of Austin will help the property owner remove it. As part of a new pilot program, Austin Development Services will even cover the cost. The property owner must agree to have the graffiti removed before the City can cover the clean-up cost.
The pilot program began in October 2025.
To participate in this pilot program:
- Contact Austin 3-1-1 to request graffiti removal on private property.
- A Code Compliance Inspector visits the property to inspect the graffiti.
- The property owner receives a letter offering to remove the graffiti if they want to participate in the clean-up pilot.
- If the property owner consents, a clean-up team is dispatched within 48 hours.