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Let's make Portland better. Help us improve public safety and livability in your community. Find out how to report camping, graffiti, garbage, biohazards, drug activity, or other issues. We also have resources for neighbors, nonprofits, business owners, and more.
Call 911 for immediate threat to life or property.
Not sure? See When to call 911.
Call PDX 311
The easiest way to report most problems is to call 311. Call takers can take most reports, provide information, or connect you to resources.
What You Can Report (and How To Do It)
Report a Public Safety Problem
- Burglary, theft, vandalism, or crimes with no active threat or crisis. Make a police report online or call non-emergency at 503-823-3333
- Drug activity. Report a Drug Complaint & Concern
- Dogs. Loose and dangerous dogs or animals. Call Multnomah County Animal Control at 503-248-3790.
- Safety issues in a park. Call Portland Park Rangers at 503-823-1637 or rangercallcenter@portlandoregon…
- Safety issues at a TriMet transit stop. Call TriMet at 503-238-7433 or use TriMet Security Web App.
Get Help For Someone
- Someone in active crisis (yelling, crying, agitated) or at risk for injury or death. Call 911. Ask for Portland Street Response.
- Someone who is homeless or unsheltered. Request Assistance from a City Street Outreach Worker.
- Someone with mental or behavioral problems. Call 503-988-4888 for Multnomah County Behavioral Health Services.
Report Graffiti, Noise and Livability Problems
- Graffiti - How To Deal With It
- Abandoned Vehicles
- Noise
- Problems on Private Property such as construction work without permits, unsafe homes, unpermitted businesses or rentals, or disabled vehicles on private property.
- Park issues (safety, maintenance, etc.)
Report Camping
Report Garbage, Trash, Litter and Biohazards
- Report garbage dumped on the street or sidewalk
- Report a biohazard on the street or sidewalk:
- Email location and photo to pemo@portlandoregon.gov.
- Report a problem with a city trash can
Resources for Small Businesses
More Reporting Tools
Didn't see what you were looking for? Find more ways to report problems, issues, or concerns to the City on the Report page.