Graffiti Removal Program |
Prevention
Graffiti cannot always be prevented, but property owners and residents can reduce the incidence of graffiti on building exteriors and walls by having good lighting and uncomfortable vegetation in place.
Work with your neighbors, your neighborhood association or home owners’ association to be the eyes and ears for your community.
Enforcement
Putting graffiti on public or private property is against the law. If you see someone in the act of “tagging,” call 911. If the graffiti is already in place, call 792-CITY (792-2489) to report it. Graffiti left in place tends to attract more graffiti.
Removal
If you are a property owner or resident, you can try washing off graffiti or painting it over yourself. If you don’t have access to paint, or the surface is a block or brick wall and you need assistance, call 792-CITY (792-2489) to report it.
As of November 10, 2008, the City of Tucson will no longer remove:
• graffiti from waste containers
• graffiti from alleys
• stickers on poles
• or respond to requests for neighborhood sweeps
Contracted Services
The City of Tucson has contracted with GPC, Graffiti Protective Coatings, to remove the graffiti citywide.
Graffiti Sites Abated
View charts displaying the number of sites abated by City Council Ward and City Team boundaries.
Graffiti FAQ’s
Answers to the Frequently Asked Questions about the Graffiti Removal Program. Click here for FAQ list.