New York
NYC tree work is split between Parks street-tree permits and local property/building constraints; street-tree work requires the official Parks path.
HighOfficial source path
Protected tree screen
Check street tree removal permits.
Street trees are often controlled by the city even when next to private property.
Quick answer
Street trees are often controlled by the city even when next to private property.
What the card returns
Check official tree permit rules before removal or construction.
Tree permit rules are city-specific and can depend on species, size, location, street-tree status, and development activity.
No invented removal permissionUse the linked official source before acting on a high-stakes property or safety decision.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles tree removal can require Urban Forestry and protected-tree review; parcel facts and species determine the permit route.
HighOfficial source path
Chicago
Chicago tree work is routed through city forestry and public-way rules; verify whether the tree is on public property, parkway, or private land.
HighOfficial source path
Houston
Houston tree requirements depend on development, street trees, and code rules; start with official planning/permitting sources before removal or construction.
HighOfficial source path
Seattle
Seattle has official tree-removal permit rules with different paths for private trees, exceptional trees, and street trees.
HighOfficial source path
Portland
Portland has official tree permit rules for street trees and private trees.
HighOfficial source path
Common questions
Can TreePermitCheck give a final yes/no answer?
Only when the connected official source supports it. Otherwise TreePermitCheck shows the official source route, confidence, and the facts still needing verification.
Why does the exact answer depend on local sources?
These records and rules are controlled by city, county, state, district, or agency systems. The same street address can cross a boundary that changes the final answer.
Cite this page
Use this page as a public web reference, not an official agency record. The linked official source remains the final authority.
TreePermitCheck. "Street Tree Removal Permit | Official City Check". https://www.treepermitcheck.com/street-tree-removal-permit/. Reviewed Jul 2026.
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