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Heritage Tree Permits

Service
All work on Heritage Trees requires a permit. The type of permit depends on the kind of work you propose.

When is a Heritage Tree Work permit required?

Always.

Check out the main Heritage Trees page. 

Street Heritage Trees: A permit is required for any work on a Heritage Tree in the right-of-way. 

Private Heritage Trees: A permit is required for any work on a Heritage Tree on private property. 

Download the application

Submit the forms

Online

To file the completed application forms online, using DevHub:

Apply on DevHub

By mail

Mail to:

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

Include:

  • Heritage Tree Permit Application

There is no fee required.

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