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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.
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Tree Permitting Service Update: September 30, 2025
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Elm Tree Pruning Moratorium
Elm tree pruning moratorium is in effect April 15 to October 15
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Service Level Update for Tree Permitting and Tree Hotline, May 2025
Turnaround time for a permit decision notice is 2 weeks from application intake
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New Tree Removal/Replanting Permit Application
Important information on applying for tree removal and replanting permits for street and private property trees.
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Elm Tree Pruning Moratorium
Elm tree pruning moratorium is in effect April 15 to October 15
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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.
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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.
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Service Level Update: Tree Permitting and Tree Hotline
Turnaround time for a permit decision notice is 3 weeks from application intake
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Holiday Closure Notice: Monday 2/20/2023
Urban Forestry Holiday Closure on Monday Monday February 20, 2023
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Holiday Closure Notice: Monday 1/16/2023
Urban Forestry Holiday Closure on Monday Monday January 16, 2023
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Holiday Closure Notice: 12/26/2022 and 1/02/2023
Urban Forestry Holiday Closure on Monday December 26, 2022 and Monday January 2, 2023
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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.
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September 5, 2022 Holiday Closure
City of Portland offices are closed on Monday September 5, 2022 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday.
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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
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July 4, 2022 Holiday Closure
City of Portland offices are closed on Monday July 4, 2022 in observance of the Independence Day Holiday.
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June 20, 2022 Holiday Closure
City of Portland offices are closed on Monday June 20, 2022 in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday.
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Online Tree Permit Applications Unavailable Tuesday evening, June 14th 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Service temporarily unavailable due to system maintenance
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RESOLVED: Urban Forestry Online Tree Permit Applications Temporarily Unavailable Thursday May 26, 2022
Online permit applications availability RESTORED - May 26th, 2022 Thursday morning
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Holiday Closure Notice: Monday May 30th, 2022
Urban Forestry Holiday closure on Monday May 30th, 2022
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