Graffiti in Portland, Oregon

Graffiti is a cause of disagreement among residents of Portland, Oregon.

[2] In 2023, a poll conducted by The Oregonian showed 61 percent of Portland voters considered graffiti a "big" problem.

[4][5] The graffiti increase during the pandemic prompted city council to strengthen removal efforts.

[8][9] In 2021, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) hired River City Environmental to remove graffiti along three highways.

[14][15] The city requires building owners to remove graffiti within 10 days or risk a fine.