Trees · Maine

Lewiston Treebate Program (Stormwater Fee Credit for Trees)

Run by City of Lewiston Public Works - Trees & Open Spaces Division (City Arborist)

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Stormwater fee credit of 50% of the tree cost, up to $100 per tree
Maximum
$100 per household
Who qualifies
Owners of single-family and duplex properties in Lewiston (stormwater fee payers). One tree per year per applicant. Approval depends on fund availability.
Where
Owners of single-family and duplex properties in Lewiston who pay the stormwater fee.
Status
Open. Page current, funded subject to availability (accessed 2026-10-17)
Type of payment
Fee credit
Official program page

What you do

Get approval, then buy and plant a qualifying deciduous tree on your single-family or duplex property and claim a credit on your city stormwater fee.

Requirements

  • Submit application and be approved BEFORE planting
  • Tree must be deciduous, non-invasive and at least 1.5 inch caliper (trunk diameter measured 6 inches above soil)
  • Choose from application list (red maple, sugar maple, yellowwood, white ash, green ash, ginkgo, thornless honeylocust, amur corktree, pin oak, Bradford callery pear, Japanese pagoda tree, Japanese tree lilac, littleleaf linden, Princeton elm, Homestead elm, Zone 4 or better rated fruit tree) or request another variety for Arborist review
  • To claim: proof of payment showing species and caliper plus a photo of the planted tree to the City Arborist
  • Limit one tree per year

How to apply

  1. 1Download the Treebate Application Form from the city page
  2. 2Circle the tree type and fill in name, address, phone, email
  3. 3Submit to City Arborist, Lewiston Department of Public Works, 103 Adams Avenue, Lewiston ME 04240 (FMI 207-513-3003)
  4. 4Wait for notice of approval and fund availability
  5. 5Buy and plant the tree
  6. 6Send proof of payment (species, caliper) and a photo of the planted tree to the Arborist to receive the stormwater fee credit

Timing and deadlines

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Combining it with other programs

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Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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