Do you need a tree removal and replanting permit?
Street trees
A permit is always required to remove a street tree, except for sucker shoots or self-sown trees that are less than half an inch in diameter.
If the property is in a regulated historic or environmentally sensitive zone or plan district, additional requirements may apply.
Please carefully review the standards and review factors before applying.
- Street Trees: Title 11.40.040
Private trees
A removal permit is required for trees on private property when the tree is 12 inches in diameter or larger. The diameter is measured from 4.5 feet above the ground.
Get more information to determine if you need a permit to remove trees on private property.
You will be required to replace the tree on your private property. Read our private property tree replacement list and minimum requirements.
Please carefully review the standards and review factors before applying.
- Private Trees: Title 11.40.050
Apply online on DevHub
- You will need to log in (or first create) a City of Portland Account before using DevHub.
- As of July 1, 2025, the Tree Removal and Replanting Application no longer requires that you upload a PDF permit application form via DevHub. However, Replanting Waivers still require that you upload a completed Replanting Waiver Application.
Need help? Get the instructions for navigating the DevHub application.
Apply by mail
If you prefer, you can also apply by mail. Please print, fill out, and send your form(s) to the address listed on the form.
Download and complete applications
Need Help Using Electronic Documents
- Note: For mailed applications only. The Tree Removal & Replanting Permit Application is not required if you are applying on DevHub.
- Note: The Supplemental Page is only needed if you are applying to remove more than 3 trees.
Other Forms
To be used along with a Tree Removal and Replanting Permit Application for private property trees that are less than 20 inches in diameter on a site that is in a regulated plan district or overlay zone.
The Replanting Waiver Application is used when you want to count all the remaining existing trees on the property towards Title 11 density requirements, so you do not have to replant a tree. This is an optional application with non-refundable fee. Determinations based on density standards.
The required replacement trees are being planted at or adjacent to a property different than the tree removal property.