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Ornamental Lights for Street Trees Permit

Service

There are several options for applying including; online, mail, and in person.

When is a permit required?

Street trees: A permit is required to install ornamental lights.

Private trees: No permit is required to install ornamental lights.

See Ornamental Lights FAQ for more details.

Fill out the Street Tree Ornamental Lighting Application and Letter of Guarantee

The Ornamental Lighting Application is to request an ornamental lighting permit:

Ornamental Lighting Application353.34 KB

Guarantee Letter for loss or damage to city trees and other city property that arises due to the attachment of items to city trees:

Letter of Guarantee for Street Tree Attachment Permit13.12 KB

Need Help Using Electronic Documents?

Submit online or by mail

Submit Ornamental Lighting Application

You will need to log in or create an account online on Development Hub PDX (DevHub).

Need help using DevHub?

Gather materials and mail

Mail documents to:

Tree Permitting
1900 SW 4th Ave, Suite 5000
Portland, OR 97201

Include:

Ornamental Lighting Permit Application
Letter of Guarantee

Contact

PP&R Urban Forestry

Trees@PortlandOregon.gov

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Mailing address

1900 SW 4th Ave, Suite 5000
Attn: Urban Forestry
Portland, OR 97201

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