Trees · District of Columbia

Casey Trees Tree Rebate

Run by Casey Trees

Status not postedLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
$50 per tree expected to reach canopy 40 ft or less; $100 per tree expected to exceed 40 ft canopy; up to 25 trees per property or applicant
Maximum
$2,500 per household
Who qualifies
Private residential or commercial property in DC. Street trees in the public right-of-way not eligible (request one free via 311). Tree must reach at least 15 ft tall and wide at maturity; columnar and some weeping varieties denied. Invasive species (Bradford pear, Norway maple, tree of heaven, princess tree) and ash species excluded.
Where
Private residential or commercial property in the District of Columbia; not street trees.
Status
Status not posted. The official page doesn't say whether it's taking applications.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Buy and plant an eligible tree on your private DC property, then submit receipts for a rebate.

Requirements

  • Purchase receipt for every tree
  • Submit within one year of purchase
  • Use full cultivar name on the form (e.g. Red Maple Autumn Glory)
  • Agree to Tree Care Pledge: water the tree at least two years
  • Casey Trees or DOEE may do a site visit
  • Max 25 trees

How to apply

  1. 1Buy and plant an eligible tree on private DC property
  2. 2Complete the online Tree Rebate Form listing each tree, price paid and location
  3. 3Upload or mail receipts (mail to Casey Trees, c/o Tree Planting, 3030 12th Street NE, Washington DC 20017)
  4. 4Agree to the Tree Care Pledge

Timing and deadlines

not published

Within one year of purchase date

Combining it with other programs

not published

Sources

Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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