The difference between art and graffiti is permission. You can report illegal graffiti or tagging in progress online, with the Austin 3-1-1 mobile app, or by calling 3-1-1.

Report graffiti

You can report graffiti or tagging in progress online, with the Austin 3-1-1 mobile app, or by calling 3-1-1.

Online

Report graffiti online via the Austin 3-1-1 online portal.

With the app

Download the Austin 3-1-1 mobile app for Apple or Android.

By phone

Dial 3-1-1. If the number 3-1-1 isn’t working for you, try 512-974-2000.

Prevent graffiti in Austin

Taking steps to prevent graffiti is as important as reporting it to us. Learn more about preventing graffiti with Make Art Not Marks, the City of Austin's graffiti initiative.