Municipal Resources

The following are resources provided by the city, county, and state for individuals (🧑) and businesses (🏬).

There is a major crime in progress. Call 911. 🧑 🏬

I want to report a non-emergency crime. Call the non-emergency line: 503-823-3333. 🧑 🏬

I or someone else needs help with an immediate behavioral health issue. Contact Multnomah County’s Behavioral Health Call Center. 🧑 🏬

I want to report dumped trash. File a report with Metro RID. 🧑 🏬

I want to report an abandoned vehicle, campsite, debris in roadway, park maintenance issues, plugged storm drains, potholes, sidewalk hazards, street lighting, or other city concerns. File a report with PDX Reporter. To see what campsites have been reported lately, go to this map. 🧑 🏬

I want to know what changes are planned for my neighborhood streets. The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) provides a project site with updates about its plans. There is a separate site for their Building a Better 82nd project. The sites are sometimes out of date. If you have a questions, email rosewayneighborhood@gmail.com and we’ll try to get an answer. 🧑 🏬

I want to make my home more secure. Outdoor lighting can enhance your property and deter crime. LED lights are cost effective with many options for landscaping, dark corners, and even strung in your front trees. 🧑

I want to report graffiti and have it removed. Email graffiti@portlandoregon.gov. 🧑 🏬

My building is frequently tagged with graffiti and I want the city’s help to clean it up. A building owner is required to remove graffiti within 10 days. You can grant permission for the city to remove graffiti by filling out this form. Review tips for reducing graffiti. A mural can be a beautiful and cost-effective way to avoid graffiti. 🏬

My building was vandalized and I want help with the cost. File with Prosper Portland for a small business repair grant. 🏬

I want help with the cost of my business’ tenant improvements. File with Prosper Portland for a Prosperity Investment Program (PIP) grant and/or Restore grant. 🏬

I want to connect with other local business owners and managers, and possibly start a new business district association. Email rosewayneighborhood@gmail.com. 🏬

I would like to learn more about how the city and state provide non-violent intervention and services to individuals facing mental illness. See the Portland Street Response, Behavioral Health Unit, and the Oregon Health Authority's Behavioral Health Services. 🧑 🏬

I want to help maintain our local green street planter (i.e. bioswale). Become a green street steward. 🧑

I need assistance with housing, utility costs, or other things not listed here. Go to 211info.org or call 211. 🧑

Where is the nearest US Postal Service collection box? Go to the USPS site here. 🧑 🏬

I see an issue in a city park such as damage, dumping, camping, or other violation of park rules. How do I get this addressed? Contact the Portland Park Ranger Call Center at (503) 823-1637 or email <rangercallcenter@portlandoregon.gov>. 🧑

I would like to talk to someone about one of the above issues. See the PDX 311 resource guide. 🧑 🏬

I would like to work with my neighbors to paint my intersection. Go the PBOT’s street painting page. 🧑

I have a historic business and would like assistance. Check out Portland's Legacy Building Program. 🏬

Thanks to the City of Portland’s Public Environment Management Office (PEMO) for much of this information.