Graffiti is a serious problem in the City of Hayward. Consequently the City has developed strategies for countering this form of vandalism. The City encourages its citizens and businesses to report and counteract graffiti vandals as rapidly as possible to discourage them and to eradicate their vandalism.
Hayward Municipal Code Section 3-11.03 – “It shall be unlawful for any person who owns or is otherwise in control of any real property within the City limits to permit or allow any graffiti to be placed upon or remain upon any surface located on such property and visible to the public for longer than 48 hours.” This means that property owners and/or tenants are responsible for the removal of any graffiti on their property. Graffiti must be completely covered with a paint that is similar in shade and color to the surface upon which the graffiti is placed.
To report new graffiti vandalism in the City, submit a Service Request below. Be sure to have an accurate address or location description prior to making your report. You may attach a photograph to your report to illustrate the location and nature of the graffiti.
The City offers some direct support for citizens and businesses to help counteract graffiti. For example, the City owns and operates the Graffiti Buster Vehicle and offers graffiti abatement services - on a one-time courtesy basis for:
- retail and commercial businesses, and
- residential fences and retaining walls that agbut the public sidewalk.
City staff also removes graffiti from municipal property, pedestrian and vehicular overpasses, BART columns, sidewalks, traffic control boxes, fire hydrants, water testing stations, and the Amtrak Station. The City appreciates citizen reports of graffiti vandalism as soon as it occurs so prompt action can be taken.
Residents who wish to remove existing graffiti in their neighborhoods can obtain paint from the Facilities Maintenance Division to paint over graffiti. Click here for more information on obtaining paint to help defeat graffiti vandalism.
If you believe you can identify a graffiti vandal and wish to apply for a cash reward upon the conviction of that vandal in court, click here for more information. (Include link to “STOP-GRAFFITI Reward Hotline”). For more information, please call Facilities at 510-583-8900
Additional Information:
Community Preservation (Weeds, Signs, Junk, Graffiti and Vehicles)
Mural Art Program
Neighborhood Improvement Program Grants
Paint Request for Removing Graffiti
STOP-GRAFFITI Reward Hotline
You may also submit a service request for this item in the 'Make a Service Request' area below.
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