Apply for Downtown Graffiti Removal Assistance

Do you need to remove graffiti on private property in downtown Orlando?

The DTO Take Action Against Graffiti (TAAG) Program will reimburse property and business owners in the CRA boundary up to 80 percent of the cost of graffiti removal or mitigation projects.

  • Applicants can receive up to $4,000 per calendar year, per property. You may submit applications until the maximum funding has been disbursed.
  • You may apply for graffiti removal or mitigation projects, or a combination of both.

* If your location is outside the downtown area, you need to apply for the Orlando Graffiti Removal program.

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Step 1.Check your eligibility 

  • The property must be within the downtown CRA. Download the downtown CRA map to check the location of your property.
  • The property must be a commercial, office, or multifamily residential (four or more units) use that contributes to the CRA through the payment of ad valorem taxes.  
  • The graffiti must be visible from the right of way.
  • The graffiti removal must restore the appearance of the structure to the previous condition (same paint color/design).
  • Allowable projects for graffiti mitigation applications may include: 
    • Addition of graffiti-resistant coating (where appropriate)
    • Planting shrubs and thorny plants next to the building
    • Planting shrubs, thorny plants and vines along free-standing walls and fences
    • Adding or improving lighting around the building
    • Adding permitted and approved murals
    • Other graffiti abatement projects approved by the CRA executive director  

Step 2.Gather necessary information

You need to provide the following for graffiti removal:

  • Color photos of all affected building walls that can be seen from the street
  • At least two contractor estimates for graffiti removal
  • A list of vendors and contractors potentially associated with project
  • A Business Tax Receipt (for the current year, existing business owner applicants only)
For graffiti mitigation, there are certain documents and drawings that must be provided depending on your property address. Please contact the Planning Division at 407.246.2269 to verify the requirements for your specific property and proposal. Some of the following may be required:
  • At least two estimates for each proposed graffiti mitigation project
  • A Certificate of Appropriateness issued by the Historic Preservation Board (HPB), Certificate of Appearance Review issued by the Appearance Review Board (ARB), or Board of Zoning Adjustment approval
  • A current site survey, site plan, photometric plan, and floor plan, as required
  • A building permit

Step 3.Apply for the DTO program

This application must be submitted and approved BEFORE you start any work that may be reimbursed as part of this program.

Fill Out the Application

Step 4.Get the property owner's signature

Complete the Form

Step 5.We will contact you

We will review your application and contact you within three business days with next steps.

Contact Us

Phone

407.246.2555

Email

christina.hyson@orlando.gov

Location

Orlando City Hall
400 South Orange Avenue
32802
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