Report an Issue

Step 1.Understand what you can report

• Potholes
• Broken sidewalk
• Overgrown weeds
• Graffiti removal
• Code enforcement issue
• Missed street sweeping route
• Broken drinking fountain
• Broken street lights
• Debris on the road
• Clogged storm drain
• Fallen tree or branch
• Abandoned bicycles or shopping carts
• Much more

Step 2.Gather relevant information

• Depending on the type of request, you will be asked for issue location, description and an optional photo.

• If the issue is not at a specific address, make sure to let us know in the description where the issue is located. For example, if you are reporting a broken water fountain, a park may have multiple water fountains and it is helpful to know which water fountain it is and what it is near.

• Photos are not required to submit a service request, but they are strongly encouraged as they are very helpful with identifying the problem. A picture is worth a thousand words!

Step 3.Submit your service request

Use the online portal to submit your service request.

Submit Your Request

Step 4.We’ll keep you updated

A service request number will be issued upon submission of your request. You'll need it if you want to submit a follow up comment or track the progress.

You can track the progress of your request online.

Step 1.Understand what you can report

• Potholes
• Broken sidewalk
• Overgrown weeds
• Graffiti removal
• Code enforcement issue
• Missed street sweeping route
• Broken drinking fountain
• Broken street lights
• Debris on the road
• Clogged storm drain
• Fallen tree or branch
• Abandoned bicycles or shopping carts
• Much more

Step 2.Download PaloAlto311 for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

PaloAlto311 is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Download it on the App Store.

Step 3.Gather relevant information

• Depending on which type of request, you will be asked for an issue location, description, and an optional photo.

• If the issue is not at a specific address, make sure to let us know in the description where the issue is located. For example, if you are reporting a broken water fountain, a park may have multiple water fountains and it is helpful to know which water fountain it is and what it is near.

• Photos are not required to submit a service request, but they are strongly encouraged as they are very helpful with identifying the problem.

Step 4.Submit your service request

Use the PaloAlto311 app for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch to submit your service request.

Submit Your Request

Step 5.We’ll keep you updated

A service request number will be issued upon submission of your request. You'll need it if you want to submit a follow up comment or track the progress. You will also be sent an email confirmation, unless you submit it anonymously.

You can track the progress of your request in the app.

Step 1.Understand what you can report

• Potholes
• Broken sidewalk
• Overgrown weeds
• Graffiti removal
• Code enforcement issue
• Missed street sweeping route
• Broken drinking fountain
• Broken street lights
• Debris on the road
• Clogged storm drain
• Fallen tree or branch
• Abandoned bicycles or shopping carts
• Much more

Step 2.Download PaloAlto311 on Google Play

PaloAlto311 is available for Android on Google Play. Download it on Google Play.

Step 3.Gather relevant information

• Depending on the type of request, you will be asked for issue location, description and an optional photo.

• If the issue is not at a specific address, make sure to let us know in the description where the issue is located. For example, if you are reporting a broken water fountain, a park may have multiple water fountains and it is helpful to know which water fountain it is and what it is near.

• Photos are not required to submit a service request, but they are strongly encouraged as they are very helpful with identifying the problem.

Step 4.Submit your service request

Use the PaloAlto311 app for Android to submit your service request.

Submit Your Request

Step 5.We’ll keep you updated

A service request number will be issued upon submission of your request. You'll need it if you want to submit a follow up comment or track the progress. You will also be sent an email confirmation, unless you submit it anonymously.

You can track the progress of your request in the app.