Permit Application and Process

Overview:

A permit application is required for work regarding trees and landscaping.  Tree permit application forms are available online or obtained at City Hall during regular business hours.

Required Documents:

Tree Permit Application Form:

To request a City evaluation of a tree on your property for removal, trimming, or transplanting, the property owner must submit a tree permit application to the Urban Forestry Division.  Click the title to access the form.

Representation Form:

If the property owner cannot attend a Tree Commission meeting, pick up the permit, or post it on the property, this form must be submitted with the permit application.  Click the title to access the form.

Job Completion Form:

This form must be submitted to close the permit officially.  Click the title to access the form.

Submission:

In-Person Submission 

Completed Tree Application forms may be submitted in person at City Hall, 1300 White Street, between 8 AM and 5 PM, Monday through Friday.  Applications can also be emailed to our Urban Forestry Division. 

Applications for dicot tree removal that require Tree Commission review are subject to submission deadlines of 3 PM on the dates provided here.

Permit Status

To check the status, contact the Urban Forestry staff by calling 305-809-3957 or visiting City Hall at 1300 White Street, Key West.