Reporting a mess? Here’s where to report trash, illegal camping, property damage, graffiti, vandalism and more in Portland, Oregon
The Revitalize Portland Coalition has provided the following information that will help multifamily owners and residents
Report these issues:
- graffiti
- property damage
- broken windows
- vandalism
- unauthorized camping
- debris and trash
Two Options for reporting:You can report to RPC via this
RPC will follow up and monitor trends with where things are getting better or worse.
You can self-report. See the links & resources maintained by the City of Portland below.
Here’s how:
- Within the public right of way: PDX Reporter
- On private property: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bds/42240
- To track camp reports made to PDX Reporter:
- Impact Reduction Program Data Dashboard
Dumped Garbage
RID Patrol: Report dumped garbage | Metro (oregonmetro.gov)
Report Graffiti www.portland.gov/311/graffiti-report or call 311 to report.The online report takes less than 5 minutes to complete. You must upload a picture.
Additional Resources:Free Graffiti Removal Kit The kit includes cleaning solvent, gloves, safety glasses, a cleaning rag,
a small nylon scraper, a small bucket, and a link to an instructional video.a small nylon scraper, a small bucket, and a link to an instructional video.
To request your kit, email graffiti@portlandoregon.gov For graffiti on the face of traffic signs, report online or 311
Graffiti Removal Assistance
- Submit a graffiti report.
- Complete the “graffiti removal service agreement” waiver and email to graffiti@portlandoregon.gov.
Generally, the following entities qualify for assistance:
- Anyone impacted by hate graffiti and most gang graffiti.
- Small businesses with 1-10 employees (cannot be a corporate franchise).
- Any single-family home, condo or apartment building with 1-10 units.
- Nonprofit organizations (excludes those with more than 100 employees).
Pick Up Abandoned Grocery Store Carts
Request PDX 311 program materials to share with your community
If you have any questions, please reach out to PEMO@portlandoregon.gov.
RPC will work with the city to keep this information updated.
RPC will work with the city to keep this information updated.
To track reports made to Metro RID: Metro RID Patrol Data Dashboard (arcgis.com)