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This interactive map shows where graffiti has been reported across Portland and tracks cleanup progress.
Use the map to explore reported graffiti by location, date, and cleanup status, and to see how graffiti is being addressed citywide.
Open the interactive graffiti map
How to use the Graffiti Dashboard map
1. Find a location
Search: Use the Find address or place bar in the upper right corner to look up a street, intersection, or neighborhood. The map will zoom to that location.
Zoom: Or zoom in on the area of the map you'd like to see in more detail, using your mouse, fingers (on mobile), or the plus/minus buttons in the upper right-hand corner of the map.
2. Click an icon to learn more
Each colored icon represents a graffiti report. When you click one, you'll see when it was reported, who is responsible for cleanup, and the current status.
3. Understand the colors (map legend)
- Green dot: New Tickets – recently reported graffiti.
- Orange triangle: Open Tickets – under review or awaiting action.
- Purple square: Pending Contractor Cleanup – assigned to a City contractor for removal.
- Pink diamond: Notice Letter Sent – property owner has been notified to clean up graffiti.
- Light blue circle: Referred to PBOT – graffiti on Portland Bureau of Transportation property.
- Light green triangle: Referred to Other Public Agencies – sent to another agency, like Portland Parks, Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), or another agency.
- Brown x: Cleaned / Resolved – graffiti has been removed or otherwise resolved.
4. Show or hide map layers
Use the Layers button (stacked squares icon on the right side of the map) to choose which categories to show. For example, you can:
- View only new or open reports.
- Turn off cleaned or resolved reports to see active graffiti.
- Check the Graffiti Reports Heatmap to see areas with the most graffiti activity.
- View City of Portland Council District Boundaries.
5. Filter by date
Click the calendar icon near the top right to open the Date Filter.
- Choose a start and end date from the calendar, or
- Use the Predefined Date Filters to quickly view the past 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, or 1 year
This helps you see how graffiti activity changes over time, from year to year or summer vs. winter.
6. Check summary totals
The left panel shows key stats updated regularly:
- Total graffiti reports cleaned by contractors and property owners
- Square footage cleaned
- How many reports were referred to each agency
Open the interactive graffiti map
Understanding the Graffiti Removal Summary
The Graffiti Removal Summary on the left side of the map shows totals and trends from the City's graffiti database.
Cleaned by contractors
The total number of graffiti reports cleaned by City-hired contractors. Contractors handle graffiti on private property and in priority areas.
Square feet cleaned by contractors
The total surface area of graffiti removed by City-hired contractors. This includes walls, fences, and other structures.
Cleaned by property owners
The number of graffiti reports cleaned by private property owners after receiving notice from the City.
Referrals to other agencies
Some graffiti occurs on property managed by other agencies. When that happens, the report is referred to the correct organization for cleanup:
- PBOT – Portland Bureau of Transportation (streets, bridges, traffic signs)
- Parks – Portland Parks & Recreation (park buildings, restrooms, playgrounds)
- ODOT – Oregon Department of Transportation (freeways, ramps, and sound walls)
- Public Agencies – Other government or utility properties
Frequently Asked Questions
About the map
How often is the data updated?
The map refreshes automatically every 24 hours with the latest graffiti reports and cleanup updates.
Why don't I see my report yet?
New reports appear in the dashboard after the daily automatic update.
About cleanup and responsibility
Who cleans the graffiti?
It depends on where it is:
- Graffiti Abatement Program contractors clean graffiti off of privately owned property
- Property owners who do not qualify for the Graffiti Abatement Program are responsible for cleaning graffiti on private property.
PBOT, Parks, and ODOT clean graffiti on their own infrastructure.
How long does cleanup take?
Most graffiti is cleaned within 2 to 10 business days. Cleanup may take longer in certain situations:
- Property owner approval: For graffiti on private property, the City needs written permission from the property owner before graffiti removal contractors can begin work. In some cases, it can take time to find the property owner's contact information and/or get a signed Graffiti Removal Service Agreement from the owner.
- Weather conditions: Rain, extreme cold, and high heat can delay cleanup. Most graffiti is removed by painting over it with latex paint, which won't adhere properly in wet or extreme temperatures.
- High volume of requests: In periods when the City receives a high number of graffiti removal requests, response times may be slower than usual.
Offensive or hate-related graffiti is prioritized for immediate removal, often the same day or the next business day.
Report new graffiti
If you notice graffiti not shown on the map, you can report graffiti to share details and upload a photo.