Portland Tree Removal Permits & Resources

Get the right permits and trusted info for safe, legal tree removal in Portland.

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Tree Cutting Permits & Resources in Oregon and Washington

For smaller private tree removals and many private tree trimming jobs throughout the Portland Metropolitan area a tree permit wont be necessary. However, a tree that has been removed may need to be replaced with a new tree, and in many cases the city you are in will require a tree removal permit and a plan for replanting. If you are looking to remove a city street tree, you will definitely need a permit.

Below are resources that we have compiled to assist you with finding the right tree permits for your city or county and the type of work you are looking to have done. In our experience, it is usually best to call the city or county and ask if you need to have a permit.

Please note that in cases where a permit is required for tree work we will not proceed if the proper permit has not been secured.

Clackamas County, Oregon

Clackamas County Planning and Zoning

Oregon City OR

(503) 742-4500

Multnomah County Planning and Zoning

Portland OR

(503) 988-3043

Washington County Planning & Services

Hillsboro OR

(503) 846-8761

Beaverton, Oregon

Public Works

Canby OR

(503) 266-0759 – Ask for Jerry Nelzen

Community Development

Damascus OR

(503) 658-8545 – Ask for Ericka Palmer

Development Planning

Gresham OR

(503) 618-2780

Code Enforcement

Happy Valley OR

(503) 783-3800

Development Services

Hillsboro OR

(503) 681-6146

Lake Oswego Planning

Lake Oswego OR

(503) 681-6146

Planning Department

McMinnville OR

(503) 434-7311

Engineering Department

Milwaukie OR

(503) 786-7555

Oregon City, Oregon

City Planning Department

Oregon City OR

(503) 722-3789

Portland Trees

Portland OR

(503) 823-8733

Utilities & Public Works

Sandy OR

(503) 668-5533

Planning Department

Sherwood OR

(503) 925-2308

Community Planning / Urban Forestry

Tigard OR

(503) 718-2421

City Of Troutdale – Permits

Troutdale OR

(503) 674-7229

Current Planning

Tualatin OR

(503) 692-2000

Parks and Recreation

West Linn OR

(503) 557-4700

City Planning

Wilsonville OR

(503) 682-4960

Public Works – Permits 

Woodburn OR

(503) 982-5240