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Tree Cutting in Portland, OR

Tree Cutting in Portland, OR: tree cutting is the work of bringing a tree down safely. Locally, ice storms: Freezing rain from Columbia Gorge east winds, as in February 2021 and January 2024.
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Tree problems in Portland, OR that call for tree cutting

  1. 1

    Ice storms

    Freezing rain from Columbia Gorge east winds, as in February 2021 and January 2024.

  2. 2

    Wet-soil windthrow

    Tall conifers uproot in winter windstorms on saturated soil.

  3. 3

    Title 11 permits

    Most private trees 12 inches and up need a permit before removal.

What tree cutting covers

Tree cutting is the work of bringing a tree down safely.

How tree cutting works, step by step · part of tree removal

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Trees in Portland, OR that most often need tree cutting

Douglas-fir
Very tall near houses; root rot and windthrow risk
Oregon white oak
Native; valued and protected
Bigleaf maple
Heavy limbs fail under ice

Tree rules and permits in Portland, OR

  • Private trees 12 inches or more in diameter are regulated by Portland's Title 11 unless Title 33 zoning rules apply instead.
  • Removing a single tree 20 inches or larger, or five or more trees 12 inches and up, is a Type B permit: review, public notice, possible appeal and replacement up to inch for inch at the City Forester's discretion.
  • Street trees need a permit for pruning, removal or planting.

Sources (checked 2026-10-03)

Rules change and details depend on your exact property. Confirm with the city or county before work starts. This isn't legal advice.

What affects the price of tree cutting in Portland, OR

The usual drivers are size, access, what's under the tree and cleanup; see the full list for tree cutting.

In Portland, OR: Older Portland neighborhoods have narrow lots with big conifers between houses, overhead lines along streets and steep West Hills lots where equipment access is limited. Sectional removal with climbers and rigging, or cranes from the street, is common.

Tree Cutting in Portland, OR: common questions

Do I need a permit for tree Cutting in Portland, OR?

Private trees 12 inches or more in diameter are regulated by Portland's Title 11 unless Title 33 zoning rules apply instead. Removing a single tree 20 inches or larger, or five or more trees 12 inches and up, is a Type B permit: review, public notice, possible appeal and replacement up to inch for inch at the City Forester's discretion.

Which trees in Portland, OR most often need tree cutting?

Douglas-fir: very tall near houses; root rot and windthrow risk Oregon white oak: native; valued and protected Bigleaf maple: heavy limbs fail under ice

Ice storms: what does it mean for tree cutting in Portland, OR?

Freezing rain from Columbia Gorge east winds, as in February 2021 and January 2024.

Wet-soil windthrow: what does it mean for tree cutting in Portland, OR?

Tall conifers uproot in winter windstorms on saturated soil.

Title 11 permits: what does it mean for tree cutting in Portland, OR?

Most private trees 12 inches and up need a permit before removal.

How do access and lot layout in Portland, OR affect tree cutting?

Older Portland neighborhoods have narrow lots with big conifers between houses, overhead lines along streets and steep West Hills lots where equipment access is limited. Sectional removal with climbers and rigging, or cranes from the street, is common.

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