Graffiti is ugly. It comes in all shapes and colors and can be found on buildings, highways, fences and other surfaces. It’s often done without permission and it’s against the law. Graffiti is an eyesore that decreases property values, is a drain on tax dollars and makes residents feel unsafe.

The City and several other local organizations, through a partnership called the Graffiti Wipeout Program, are doing a number of things to decrease this vandalism, such as painting over and removing graffiti on public property in parks and other areas in designated corridors. Through the "Grow over Graffiti" program, property owners are also encouraged to plant trees or ivy to cover walls and fences with graffiti. But what can you do to get rid of graffiti? Get involved. Report graffiti in progress or graffiti that needs to be painted over. Organize a neighborhood paint out or learn how to create a community mural. Donate paint brushes, rollers or other materials that can remove graffiti. Or learn more about graffiti and the negative effects it can have on your community.

Check out the links on this website if you want to find out how you can get rid of graffiti. Don’t live with it. Wipe it out!

See and print a Graffiti Wipeout brochure (Adobe PDF file)
English | Spanish

See and print helpful utility phone numbers (Adobe PDF file)


For information on volunteer opportunities (Adobe PDF file)

For more information on Graffiti Wipeout activities or to be added to a mailing list, call Lisa McKenzie at 207-5430.

This site was created with the assistance of Graffiti Hurts, 
a website created by Keep America Beautiful

What are the penalties for taggers? How is graffiti enforced in San Antonio? Read

Find out what local entities are doing to rectify the graffiti problem. Read

Hints, events and helpful numbers that show you how to get involved in wiping out graffiti. Read

Graffiti costs you money. San Antonio and other cities are dealing with the problem. Read

We can help your school or organization learn how to reduce graffiti in your community. Read

Learn how murals can deter graffiti and be a source of neighborhood pride. Read

Alternatives are available for kids. Teachers can create a graffiti lesson plan. Read