Do I need a permit to remove my tree?

If you’ve ever done major projects or changes on your property, you’re probably well-versed in your town's permitting process. It may come as no surprise that, often, if you are removing a tree of a certain size, you need a permit for this, too.

At Rain City Tree Works, we want to make the process as seamless as possible for you. Below, we’ve compiled a list of various Washington municipalities that we serve, links to their websites, and information on when a permit is required.

And if you’re reading this thinking, “Wow, I do not even know what this information means or how to measure the size of my tree!” no problem. Give us a call or submit a form via our website here. We’ll help you figure out the next steps so you can be sure you’re doing things by the books.

Rain City Tree Works crane operators next to "permit required" sign.

We’ll update the sections below as often as we can, but please click the link to the specific town website to ensure you’re seeing the latest information.

If you don't see a link for your specific town or location, contact us and we can answer any questions.

City	Permit Required	Website
Auburn	No	City of Auburn
Bellevue	Yes	City of Bellevue
Bothell	No	City of Bothell
Burien	Yes	City of Burien
Covington	Yes	City of Covington
Issaquah	Yes	City of Issaquah
Kent	No	City of Kent
Kirkland	Yes	City of Kirkland
Lake Forest Park	Yes	City of Lake Forest Park
Maple Valley	No	City of Maple Valley
Medina	Yes	City of Medina
Mercer Island	Yes	City of Mercer Island

City	Permit Required for Project	Website
New Castle	No	City of New Castle
North Bend	No	City of North Bend
Redmond	Yes	City of Redmond
Renton	Yes	City of Renton
Sammamish	Yes	City of Sammamish
Seattle	Yes	City of Seattle - Private Property
Shoreline	Yes	City of Shoreline - Private Property
Snoqualmie	No	City of Snoqualmie
Woodinville	No	City of Woodinville