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 

On June 7th, RPC hosted an information session on reporting problem issues to the City of Portland. RPC participates in the City of Portland's regular Downtown Problem Solvers meeting which is "a collaborative team to expedite the cleaning of unsafe and unsanitary conditions across the public realm, and to establish preventative and stabilizing measures to the further activate public spaces." This work is organized by the Public Environment Management Office (PEMO), and they want to encourage property owners, neighbors, and residents to report non-urgent quality of life issues.
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 Google Sheet, and they will report your issues to the city.

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:

Camping, Trash, and Abandoned Vehicles

• 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)