Trees · New Hampshire

City of Manchester Green Streets Tree Cost-Share

Run by City of Manchester Parks and Recreation / Public Works

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
City pays 50% of tree purchase and planting cost, up to $800 total per property (owner pays the rest, e.g. $300-$750 for a first tree depending on species)
Maximum
$800 per household
Who qualifies
Owners of residential properties in Manchester (including multi-family and apartment complexes; not commercial or institutional), or tenants with written owner permission.
Where
Residential property owners in Manchester, NH, and tenants with written owner permission.
Status
Open. City plants only 25-30 trees per year, so slots are limited.
Type of payment
Cost share
Official program page

What you do

Have the City plant a street-facing tree on your property via its contracted vendor, with the City paying half the cost.

Requirements

  • Tree must be visible from street, on street-facing side, within 10 ft of back of right-of-way
  • Planting strip between curb and sidewalk at least 4 ft; tree wells at least 4x6 ft
  • At least 30 ft from intersection/stop sign; 5-10 ft from utilities; 5 ft from neighbor; in unfenced area
  • Choose from approved species list
  • Limit two trees per property per 12 months
  • Owner pays their share before planting scheduled
  • Owner maintains tree; no replacement or refund
  • Cannot be used to satisfy Site Plan or Subdivision requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Complete the online or paper Green Streets application
  2. 2Paper: mail to Department of Public Works, 475 Valley Street, Manchester NH 03103 or email [email protected]
  3. 3Select an approved species and planting location; City approves
  4. 4Pay the owner share
  5. 5City vendor plants as schedule allows

Timing and deadlines

Planting schedule set as applications are approved and payment received

not published

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 See something out of date?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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