treecheckpdx

Portland tree permit navigator

Does your tree work need a permit?

Answer a few focused questions about your Portland property and tree. Get practical guidance, official sources and a clear next action in about 60–90 seconds.

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No account required for the basic answerOne tree at a time
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Example result format

Permit status, explained

Source-linked

See what was supplied, what was verified and exactly what to do next.

What to expect

A careful answer, not a guess.

Official-source trail. Relevant City guidance is linked with the result.

Uncertainty stays visible. Missing records never become “no restriction.”

No forced signup. Get the essential permit answer without giving an email.

Privacy-aware sharing. Shared result cards hide address and personal details by default.

One guided path

From address to next action.

The flow adapts to your answers, asks for measurements only when needed and routes complex cases toward City or specialist review.

Open measurement guide
  1. 01

    Verify the property

    Start with the address so City jurisdiction and relevant property records can be checked. If a record cannot be verified, treecheckpdx shows you how to confirm it manually.

  2. 02

    Describe one tree

    Choose pruning or removal, mark the tree’s location and answer only the follow-up questions your situation requires.

  3. 03

    Measure only when needed

    Enter circumference or diameter with practical City measurement guidance, including extra care around permit thresholds.

  4. 04

    Get a traceable result

    See the permit status, facts used, unresolved questions, official sources and the next three actions in one compact result.

    Permit route and known feesThree concrete next stepsFacts used and unresolved questionsOfficial links and verification date

Simple, one-time pricing

Get the answer free. Prepare for $9.

Buy the report only when your available information supports a useful preparation package.

Basic guidance

Free permit answer

$0

  • Personalized permit status
  • Plain-English explanation
  • Essential next steps
  • Official source links
  • No account or email required
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Downloadable preparation aid

Permit Prep Report

$9 one time

Turn your result into a saveable PDF organized around the information you may need for the applicable City route.

Your tree details and requirementsPersonalized document and photo checklistMeasurement worksheetRelevant replacement informationOfficial links in one placeUnresolved questions preserved
Start with the free check

The report is an independent preparation aid, not an official permit or an arborist assessment.

Common questions

Clear about the boundaries.

Before you cut

Know your permit path first.

Bring your address and any measurement you have. treecheckpdx will ask for the rest only when it matters.

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TreeCheck is an independent information service. Guidance is based on your answers and available official information; the City determines permit approval.