Graffiti Removal

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Graffiti reduces neighborhood property values and business activity. It also encourages other acts of vandalism and impacts the beauty and quality of life in our community.

When graffiti is allowed to remain, it invites yet more graffiti and may lead to an increase in vandalism and other criminal activity. Rapid removal is considered key to controlling and eradicating graffiti. As a result, the City Council has adopted a Graffiti Ordinance.

Report Graffiti

If you witness someone conducting vandalism or graffiti in progress, contact Public Safety Dispatchers in real-time via the non-emergency phone line at 408-615-5580.

If you are a victim of vandalism/graffiti, submit a Police Report online.

To report the existence of graffiti in public and private properties or request graffiti removal assistance, contact the Department of Public Works at 408-615-3080 or fill out an online service request form. The City of Santa Clara will remove graffiti that is visible from the public right of way. For graffiti along creek trails, expressways, railroads and on bus stops, please refer to the table below:

TO REPORT GRAFFITI ON	CONTACT AGENCY	CONTACT INFORMATION
Along creek trails and creek beds	Valley Water	408-265-2600
Along Amtrak railroad	Amtrak	Amtrak.com/contact-us/email
County Expressways (San Tomas, Lawrence, Montague)	Santa Clara County	408-366-3100
On bus stops (benches/enclosures)	VTA	408-321-2300

Report Graffiti Offenders

Last Updated:

07-24-2025