Lynnwood Community Graffiti Clean-up Program

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Graffiti is a Problem. You Can Help.

Graffiti is an act of vandalism that should be taken seriously. It can lower property values, drive away business, and make communities feel less safe.

Taking prompt action to report and remove graffiti is the best way to prevent it from recurring.

Here are some resources to help you prevent or remove graffiti.

 

Community Graffiti Clean-up Reimbursement

Step 1.Record and Report

  • Take a photo
  • Report graffiti issues using:
  • Be sure to keep your case number for reimbursement purposes

 

Step 2.Prepare

Your next step is to acquire clean up and painting supplies from a local store.

Here are two possible options:
  • Store of your choice

  • Keep your receipt for reimbursement purposes

  • Lynnwood Lowe’s Community Paint-out kit
    • Store staff will ask for your case number
    • Keep your receipt for reimbursement purposes

Step 3.Reimbursement

Please fill out the reimbursement form (you will need your case number and receipt)

Reimbursement Form

Wait for email confirmation, and your gift cards (valued at $50) will be available for pickup at the LPD.

You may decrease the chance of having to remove graffiti by preventing it from happening. Here are some tips for preventing graffiti on your property:

  • Plant vegetation to make a barrier
  • Install a fence to restrict access
  • Improve lighting
  • Limit access to roofs by moving climbable objects
  • Add surveillance signage or cameras
  • Use Graffiti resistant materials or coating
  • Paint a mural

Leaving graffiti instead of cleaning it up can attract more acts of vandalism. Immediate removal denies the offender the satisfaction of seeing their unwanted message. Here are a few ways to clean up graffiti on your property:

  • Paint it over
  • Remove with hardware store products
  • Pressure washing

A federal grant funds the Community Graffiti Clean-up Reimbursement Program, which is only available until the end of the year or when the funding runs out.

This program aims to help property owners promptly clean up graffiti-affected areas by offsetting the associated clean-up cost.

 

If you are a senior citizen or a property owner whose property has been repeatedly vandalized with graffiti, Lynnwood Police Department has volunteer cleanup crews that may be able to assist you in your graffiti removal efforts.

Volunteer

If you are interested in being a part of our on-call graffiti clean-up team. Please get in touch with Nic Li: crimeprevention@lynnwoodwa.gov

Contact Us

Phone

425-670-5639

Email

crimeprevention@lynnwoodwa.gov

Location

Lynnwood Police Department
19321 44th Ave W
98036
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