Urban Forestry Launches Tree Care Assistance Pilot Program

Portland Parks & Recreation's Urban Forestry division is piloting a new Tree Care Assistance Program for qualified low-income property owners. This pilot program is serving as the research and development phase as we work to build and refine this program, and we are looking for participants!

The pilot is made possible funding from the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF).

To qualify, you must:

• Live within the City of Portland
• Own and live in your home where the tree care is needed
• Be income-qualified and enrolled in the Water Bureau's Financial Assistance Program. If you have questions or need assistance applying, contact the Water Bureau team at PWBCustomerService@portlandoregon.govor by phone at 503-823-7770.

This program offers tree care assistance for trees on private property, including:

• Health assessment
• Pruning for safety, structure, and clearance
• Dead or dying tree removal
• Elm tree removal for elm trees infected with Dutch elm disease
• Ash tree removal, due to the threat of the emerald ash borer in Portland
• Stump and wood waste removal for trees removed

The Private Property Tree Care Assistance program is made possible by funding from the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF).

Have questions? Email PP&R Urban Forestry staff at Trees@PortlandOregon.gov or call 503-823-8733.

For more information and to apply, visit portland.gov/trees/apply-tree-care-assistance.