Trees · British Columbia

Saanich Significant Tree Grant

Run by District of Saanich (Saanich Parks)

OpenLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Up to 50% of eligible tree maintenance costs
Who qualifies
Owners of private property in Saanich with a designated Significant Tree, whose property taxes are not in arrears and who hold homeowner's insurance.
Where
Saanich property owners with a designated Significant Tree.
Status
Open. Ongoing program, one application per property per fiscal year.
Type of payment
Grant
Official program page

What you do

Get a grant toward pruning, bracing, health care or hazard work on a designated Significant Tree on your property.

Requirements

  • Tree must be on the Significant Tree list
  • Work must improve the tree's health or safety (hazard abatement only where the tree can be retained, pruning or bracing, tree health care)
  • An approved tree permit from Parks
  • Three estimates for the work
  • Before photos; after the work, a Declaration of Project Completion, paid invoice and after photos
  • One application per property per fiscal year; emergency work can be applied for any time

How to apply

  1. 1Get a tree permit from Saanich Parks for the work
  2. 2Collect three estimates and before photos
  3. 3Send the application form, permit, estimates and photos to Saanich Parks (770 Vernon Ave) or [email protected]
  4. 4After the work, submit the completion declaration, paid invoice and after photos for inspection
  5. 5Payment follows approval (several weeks)

Sources

Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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Source: Sow, “Saanich Significant Tree Grant,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/british-columbia/saanich-significant-tree-grant

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