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Graffiti Abatement Program
 
 
The Fort Worth Police Department works closely with the City of Fort Worth Gang Graffiti Abatement Program.
There are two types of graffiti: gang graffiti and tagger graffiti. Graffiti is marking on property of another without consent. Gang graffiti is graffiti which relates to a particular gang. Tagger graffiti is graffiti which relates to a particular person or crew. A crew consists of 5 to 10 individuals who "tag."
You can help defeat the problem of graffiti by removing it from your property as soon as possible. If you need assistance in removing graffiti from your property, contact the Graffiti Abatement Unit, at 212-2700.
Email: Graffiti@fortworthgov.org
Please report the crime of graffiti as soon as possible to the Graffiti Abatement Program at (817)212-2700 and your Neighborhood Patrol Officer or the Police Non-Emergency number (817) 335-4222.
Parks and Community Services Graffiti Abatement Program provides paint and labor.

Together, we can make Fort Worth Graffiti-Free.

The Graffiti Abatement Program
Why should I care about graffiti?
Not only is graffiti unattractive, it lowers property values and encourages other types of crime in neighborhoods. By removing graffiti promptly, property owners can send a message to the people responsible for graffiti.
How can I remove graffiti from my property?
The City of Fort Worth's Graffiti Abatement Program (GAP) helps property owners remove graffiti from their property AT NO COST.
What services does GAP provide?
GAP operates a paint bank. Owners of vandalized property may receive up to five gallons of FREE paint every three months to eliminate graffiti on their property. The Graffiti Patrol, which paints over graffiti on park and public properties. A private company is contracted by the Graffiti Abatement Program to remove graffiti from commercial and private properties.
How can I get FREE paint?
If your property has been vandalized come to the Satellite Paint Bank located at 920 Woodward, just east of the White Settlement Road/Henderson Street intersection, near downtown Fort Worth. You will need to bring with you:
  • pictures of the graffiti
  • a picture ID
  • proof of ownership or residency at the property (such as a recent water bill, electric bill, or tax statement)
Does the type of property matter?
No. FREE paint is available for private residences as well as commercial properties.
Can I get help with labor?
Yes. You will need to complete a form allowing the Graffiti Abatement Program permission to remove the graffiti from your property.
What is the Graffiti Patrol?
The Graffiti Patrol was created by the City of Fort Worth, and is composed of two city employees and many volunteers. Additional work is done by adults on work release from the municipal jail and juveniles who must perform court mandated community service. In addition to painting over graffiti, the Graffiti Patrol also uses sandblasting and mural painting to help control graffiti.
What is the Satellite Paint Bank?
The Satellite Paint Bank stores paint for use by private citizens and the Graffiti Patrol.
Hours:
Monday - Friday
7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
  • Remove graffiti from your property promptly. It is illegal in the City of Fort Worth to allow graffiti to remain on your property.
  • Report the crime of graffiti on your property to the police at 335-4222.
  • Report graffiti at any location to one of the following:
    • Graffiti Abatement Program/Satellite Paint Bank 212-2700
    • Parks and Community Services 871-5741
    • Code Compliance 392-6320
    • Action Center 392-8888
    • Volunteer your time to help at the Satellite Paint Bank or with the Graffiti Patrol. Call the Volunteer Coordinator at 212-2700 or the Volunteer Coordinator for the Parks and Community Services Department, at 871-5778 for information on volunteering.
  • To report the crime of graffiti on your property, call (817) 335-4222. To arrange for free assistance with removing graffiti, call (817) 212-2700.