important alert
State closes I-5 southbound at Rose Quarter for 5 weeks starting Sept. 11

Plan for major delays. More at i5rosequarter.org. Visit Shift Your Trip to keep Portland moving.

informational alert
Portland is a Sanctuary City

Reporting Tree Code Violations/ Non-Emergency Tree Problems

Label: Service
You may use this form to report tree Code violations as detailed below. For Tree Emergencies that present imminent hazards to a public street or sidewalk please call the Tree Hotline 503-823-TREE(8733).

The form may take 15 minutes to complete.

Gather information

For reporting the following problems:

  • Dead or hazard trees
  • Street tree removal, pruning, or planting without a permit
  • Private tree removal without a permit
  • Failure to plant when required
  • Topping of trees
  • Tree grates interfering with street trees

For other tree concerns, consult one of the service options below. 

You will need a way for us to contact you, and details about the site of the complaint. You may choose to remain anonymous, however. 

Report a tree code violation

For tree concerns not addressed above

Park Tree Maintenance:

Report Park Maintenance Issue

Low Hanging Limbs:

BDS Code Enforcement

Blocked Signs/ Signals:

To report vegetations blocking stop signs and traffic signals contact Urban Forestry/Tree Hotline at trees@portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-TREE(8733)

Back to top