Tree Removal Permit Help Spokane — On-Site Estimate
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Send your name, number and property address, or text current photos. Photos help qualify the project; pricing follows an on-site look at the tree, access and what is underneath.
Spokane's tree removal rules are simpler than most cities, but there are still situations that require permits or notification — particularly trees in the right-of-way, heritage trees, and trees in certain overlay districts. Pull the wrong tree and you can be fined or required to replant.
- Free permit check before any work starts
- We file the paperwork when a permit is required
- Knowledge of City of Spokane, Spokane Valley, and Spokane County rules
- Right-of-way coordination with the City
- Heritage tree and protected species awareness
- Insurance and bond ready when permits require it
When You Need a Permit in Spokane
Generally: trees in the public right-of-way (between the sidewalk and street), trees on commercial property in certain overlay zones, heritage-designated trees, and any tree in a Critical Area or shoreline buffer. Most backyard residential trees on private property do not need a permit.
City of Spokane vs Spokane County vs Spokane Valley
Each jurisdiction has slightly different rules. The City is strictest about right-of-way trees. The County is loose on private rural property. Spokane Valley sits in between. We know which one applies to your address.
Penalties for Removing Without a Permit
Removing a regulated tree without a permit can result in fines from $250 to several thousand dollars per tree, plus a requirement to replant with a tree of equivalent value.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for a tree in my backyard?
Almost never. Backyard trees on private residential property in Spokane generally don't require permits unless they're in a critical area or designated heritage.
What about a tree between the sidewalk and the street?
Yes — those are right-of-way trees and need a City permit. We handle the application.
How long do permits take?
Right-of-way permits in Spokane typically take 1-3 weeks. Emergency removals can usually be done first with documentation submitted after.
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Request a Spokane Tree Removal Estimate
That Tree Isn't Going to Remove Itself
Large, dead, leaning, split, storm-damaged and difficult-access trees need a clear look at the tree, access and what is underneath.
Photos help us review the tree, access and nearby structures before the on-site estimate.
Removal and cleanup options in writing.
Hazardous and difficult-access trees.
Spokane and nearby North Idaho.