What if a property owner is not removing their graffiti?
City ordinance requires all property owners to remove graffiti. This must be accomplished within 7 days of written notification. If the property owner does not comply, the city will have a crew remove or paint over the graffiti and may access the cost to the owner, which if not paid could lead to a tax lien on the property. Report these properties to the Office of Central Inspection. What if I cannot afford to remove the graffiti? It is highly recommended that property owners in frequently vandalized areas include graffiti removal efforts as part of their maintenance budget. Paint may be available from the Sedgwick County Waste Disposal facility free or a minimal cost. The city may elect to remove graffiti at no cost to the property owner after having obtained a waiver from the property owner. Property owners needing this service should contact the Office of Central Inspection for additional information and obtaining a waiver. How do I remove graffiti? On a painted wall, simply paint o
