An ordinary private tree of at least 12 inches, measured at 4.5 feet under Title 11.80, needs a removal permit when it is not in a development, farm, or public program and is not a heritage or required tree and not in a Title 33 overlay. Dead, dying, dangerous, and nuisance trees can be a Type A per
An ordinary private tree of at least 12 inches, measured at 4.5 feet under Title 11.80, needs a removal permit when it is not in a development, farm, or public program and is not a heritage or required tree and not in a Title 33 overlay. Dead, dying, dangerous, and nuisance trees can be a Type A permit. They are not exempt. Overlays can protect smaller trees and sometimes every native tree. Checked November 6, 2026 (Ordinance 191988, effective January 3, 2025).
How to apply: Apply with Portland Urban Forestry. Permit entry: portland.gov/trees. Trees@PortlandOregon.gov, 503-823-8733.
Boundary: PortlandMaps city-limit polygon CITYNAME Portland, checked November 6, 2026. This is not the urban services boundary. County urban pockets often use a Portland mailing address and are outside the city.
Official sources (checked 2026-11-06): portland.gov/code/11/40/020 · portland.gov/code/11/40/030 · portland.gov/code/11/40/050 · portland.gov/code/11/80/020 · portland.gov/code/11/20/060 · portland.gov/trees/treepermits/removal-and-replanting-permits