Private Tree Permit Application

Purpose
The removal or injury of trees on private property may be prohibited under the Private Tree By-law unless authorized by a permit. For information on the permit application process and the document requirements of this application please visit our Private Tree Bylaw page.

Get your documents ready before you begin!
We encourage you to gather all supporting documents before you begin. Submitting your documents online, with the application will save time in the initial review and ensure the documents are associated with the correct application. The preferred format for electronic documents is PDF. 

Some or all of the following may be required to support your application:

• Arborist Report and Preservation Plan (with proposed site inspections included). Note: An arborist report is not required for applications that include only one tree.
• Tree Replacement Planting Plan
• Owner's Authorization Form-Appendix A (if applying on the owners' behalf)
• Tree Inventory and Compensation Form-Appendix B

An application is not considered complete until the City of Burlington has received all required documents and permit fees. If you cannot submit a document online, you will be required to submit the document in person. Please note that a completed application is not a permit, or guarantee that a permit will be issued.

Notice of Collection
Personal information contained on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, for the purpose of obtaining a Private Tree Permit. Questions about this collection can be directed to the Manager of Urban Forestry, City of Burlington, 426 Brant St., Burlington, Ontario, L7R 3Z6, 905-335-7600, ext. 6167.