The Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) has issued a firm ultimatum to all city residents and business owners: paint your buildings by December 15, 2025, or face a non-negotiable fine of USD 150.
This directive, announced by the Department of Press and Public Affairs, is part of a citywide beautification initiative aimed at enhancing the appearance of Liberia’s capital ahead of the festive season.
According to City Ordinance Number 1, Section 6, all residential homes, commercial properties, factories, religious institutions, and civic buildings must be painted every 12 months, with this year’s deadline falling just ten days before Christmas.
MCC stressed that the goal is not only to clean up the city but to instill a sense of civic pride in residents and give Monrovia a “befitting look” during the holidays.
In addition to the painting requirement, Sections 4 and 5 of the ordinance demand that occupants—whether owners or tenants—clean around their premises, including sidewalks, hedges, trees, and grass.
The city government said that a special taskforce will be deployed to monitor and enforce compliance, emphasizing that enforcement will be carried out “without fear or favor.”
Those who fail to comply will be fined USD 150, and no appeals or negotiations will be entertained, according to MCC officials.
Furthermore, the Corporation has issued a stern warning to individuals who continuously re-erect makeshift structures, stating that such practices “undermine government efforts to develop and transform the country.”
The MCC also announced a crackdown on abandoned vehicles left along Monrovia’s streets, with fines to be imposed on owners who fail to remove them.
City authorities have made it clear that this initiative applies equally to residential, commercial, and public structures, without exception.
As the December 15 deadline looms, MCC is urging residents and businesses to act swiftly to avoid penalties and help improve the city’s environment.
This latest move is part of a broader push by the Monrovia City Government to enhance urban sanitation, aesthetics, and order across the Liberian capital.
