Graffiti paint over program

You can get paint from the City to paint over graffiti on public property. Paint is available for traffic signal poles, control boxes and fire hydrants.

Overview

 You can sign up to take part in the Graffiti Paint Over Program through the online web form

When painting over graffiti on traffic signal poles

  • Use a brush or roller to apply paint
  • Do not change the color of the pole
  • Do not paint over posters, stickers or tape.

When painting over graffiti on control boxes

  • Paint the entire surface of the cabinet
  • Use a brush or roller to apply paint
  • Do not paint doors or locks shut
  • Do not paint over epoxy covers
  • Do not change the color of the cabinet
  • Do not paint over posters, stickers or tape

When painting over graffiti on fire hydrants

  • Do not cover the white part of the hydrant with red paint. This includes the caps or “bonnets” of the hydrant.  White caps and bonnets have a special significance to maintenance and fire crews.
  • Do not change the color of the fire hydrant
  • Do not paint over posters, stickers or tape

Sign up for the Graffiti Paint over program

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Clean City Coordinator

Public Works - Solid Waste & Recycling

Phone

612-673-2789

Address

Eastside Maintenance Facility
2635 University Ave NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418

Office hours

8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday

This building is closed to the public.