Tree Removal License Application

Tree Removal License Application in Broward County

Do you need to remove a tree in Broward County? Make sure to submit a Tree Removal License Application. There are two ways to submit the application:

  1. Fill out, print, and submit via mail the Tree Removal License Application (PDF 4 KB).
  2. Submit an electronic application via ePermits. 

If submitting via mail, please mail the application to:​
Resilient Environment Department
ENVIRONMENTAL ​PERMITTING DIVISION
Att: Tree Preservation Program
1 North University Drive, Mailbox 201
Plantation, FL 33324

Please make checks payable to: Broward County Board of County Commissioners

For information regarding tree replacements, please view the Replacement Tree Category List (PDF 50KB). 


Tree Preservation and Abuse Fee Schedule

Sections 27-401 through 27-414

Developed Single Family or Duplex Residential Property

All Other Developed Residential Occupied Property

 All Other Property
(a) For the Initial Tree Removal License. 75.00 100.00 150.00
(b) Plus, for each proposed to be removed or relocated, less than 18" dbh. 25.00 25.00 25.00
(c) Plus, for each tree proposed to be removed or relocated 18" dbh and over. 50.00 50.00 50.00
(d) Plus, for each tree removed or relocated prior to obtaining a Tree Removal License having a dbh less than 18". 50.00 50.00 50.00
(e) Plus, for each tree removed or relocated prior to obtaining a Tree Removal License having a dbh of 18" or greater. 100.00 100.00 100.00

Tree Removal License Modification Fee Schedule
For a modification of a license $75.00
Plus, for each additional tree proposed to be removed or relocated:


Developed Single Family or Duplex Residential Property All Other Developed Residential Occupied Property All Other Property
(1) Less than 18" dbh 25.00 25.00 25.00
(2) 18" dbh and over 50.00 50.00 50.00
(3) Each tree removed or relocated prior to obtaining a Tree Removal License Modification having a dbh less than 18". 50.00 50.00 50.00
(4) Each tree removed or relocated prior to obtaining a Tree Removal License Modification having a dbh of 18" or greater. 100.00 100.00 100.00

* dbh = diameter at breast height (4 1/2 feet off ground)