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Starting July 1, 2025, most Urban Forestry tree permit fees will be eliminated or significantly reduced, thanks to funding from the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF).
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Starting July 1, 2025, Portland Parks & Recreation’s (PP&R) Urban Forestry division will eliminate or reduce many of the most common tree permit fees. This removes financial barriers for Portlanders while continuing to protect and preserve the city’s urban forest. Please note that permits are still required before removing or working on regulated trees.
For more information on the fee schedule changes please see Big News: Tree Permit Fees Are Being Eliminated or Reduced Starting July 1, 2025 | Portland.gov.
For other questions you can Contact Urban Forestry | Portland.gov.
*These changes only apply to applications submitted on or after July 1st, 2025. Refunds will not be issued for applications submitted before that date.