Impacts to City Services

Find information about city services during this Emergency Declaration for Work Stoppage.

Tree Permits and Regulations

Program

Find out if you need a permit to do tree work, start the application process, and other permit related services.

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Tree Tech

Do I Need a Tree Permit?

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Check a Tree Permit Status

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Apply for a Tree Permit

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Trees and Development

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Tree Concerns and Problems

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Tree Care and Resources

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Trees - Forms and Applications List

Approved Street Tree Planting Lists

Approved Street Tree Planting Lists

Crews work on traffic signals at the intersection of SW Naito Parkway and SW Columbia Street as part of the SW Naito Improvement Project. These updates will make it easier to manage traffic flow during construction. Photo by PBOT.

Programmatic Permits

City Employees

Pay Fees Online - Get to the Development Hub

Permit Decision Appeal Application and Public Notices

Contact

City of Portland Urban Forestry

Manager of Portland's urban forest

trees@portlandoregon.gov

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Press 3 for General Inquiries

Response times vary depending on volumes.

Related offices, programs, advisory groups, and projects

Two people stand together in front of young trees during Urban Forestry's Free Tree Giveaway in 2019.

Urban Forestry

Tree Planting

Tree Planting

Parks & Recreation

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Development Services (BDS)

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Transportation

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Environmental Services

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Charter, Code, and Policies

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