Tree Permitting Service Update: January 09, 2026

Updated January 9, 2026 2:05 pm News article

Tree Permitting Service Update: November 17, 2025

Updated November 17, 2025 3:44 pm News article

Portland's tree code permits and enforcement team joins Permitting & Development

The City of Portland is continuing to evolve to provide residents with effective delivery of services. This transition, directed by city council, is a part of that effort.

October 1, 2025 12:00 pm News article

Tree Permitting Service Update: September 30, 2025

Updated September 30, 2025 1:27 pm News article

Elm Tree Pruning Moratorium

Elm tree pruning moratorium is in effect April 15 to October 15

Updated May 6, 2025 11:57 am News article

Service Level Update for Tree Permitting and Tree Hotline, May 2025

Turnaround time for a permit decision notice is 2 weeks from application intake

May 1, 2025 12:29 pm News article

New Tree Removal/Replanting Permit Application

Important information on applying for tree removal and replanting permits for street and private property trees.

Updated January 6, 2025 7:30 am News article

Elm Tree Pruning Moratorium

Elm tree pruning moratorium is in effect April 15 to October 15

April 11, 2024 12:53 pm News article

Additional Support for Community Members Navigating Retroactive Permitting Related To Storm-Damaged Trees

This page contains information about additional support offered by Portland Parks & Recreation for community members navigating the retroactive permitting related to storm-damaged trees.

Updated February 22, 2024 11:00 am News article

Update: Fee Waiver Deadline Extended for Retroactive Permitting for Storm-damaged Trees

Important information on permitting requirements for trees regulated by Portland City Code Title 11 Trees.

Updated February 22, 2024 7:30 am News article

Service Level Update: Tree Permitting and Tree Hotline

Turnaround time for a permit decision notice is 3 weeks from application intake

Updated June 30, 2023 3:30 pm News article

Holiday Closure Notice: Monday 2/20/2023

Urban Forestry Holiday Closure on Monday Monday February 20, 2023

February 10, 2023 11:27 am News article

Holiday Closure Notice: Monday 1/16/2023

Urban Forestry Holiday Closure on Monday Monday January 16, 2023

January 12, 2023 8:21 am News article

Holiday Closure Notice: 12/26/2022 and 1/02/2023

Urban Forestry Holiday Closure on Monday December 26, 2022 and Monday January 2, 2023

December 26, 2022 7:29 am News article

Holiday Closure Notice: 11/11/2022 and 11/24/22-11/25/22

Urban Forestry Holiday Closure on Friday November 11th, 2022 and November 24th - 25th, 2022.

November 10, 2022 10:09 am News article

September 5, 2022 Holiday Closure

City of Portland offices are closed on Monday September 5, 2022 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday.

September 2, 2022 8:22 am News article

Limited In-Person Services Offered Starting July 19 in the Development Services Center

Online scheduling is now available for 15-minute in-person appointments in the Development Services Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning July 19, 2022

June 30, 2022 9:25 pm News article

July 4, 2022 Holiday Closure

City of Portland offices are closed on Monday July 4, 2022 in observance of the Independence Day Holiday.

June 30, 2022 8:51 pm News article

June 20, 2022 Holiday Closure

City of Portland offices are closed on Monday June 20, 2022 in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday.

June 14, 2022 5:21 pm News article

Online Tree Permit Applications Unavailable Tuesday evening, June 14th 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Service temporarily unavailable due to system maintenance

June 14, 2022 5:18 pm News article