Trees · Ontario

Hamilton Street Tree Planting Request

Run by City of Hamilton

OpenLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
One City-planted street tree per year on a standard lot (up to three per year on corner lots), watered by the City every two weeks for two years
Who qualifies
Hamilton property owners and residents with suitable space on the City road allowance in front of their property.
Where
Properties in the City of Hamilton with room for a boulevard tree.
Status
Open
Type of payment
Free installation
Official program page

What you do

Request a City tree to be planted on the road allowance in front of your home.

Requirements

  • City Forestry Investigator selects the species and location
  • Must meet minimum spacing from driveways, utilities and other trees
  • After two years the owner waters during dry spells

How to apply

  1. 1Submit the online street tree request form or call 905-546-2489
  2. 2A Forestry Investigator visits and schedules planting
  3. 3Trees are planted May-June and September-November

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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Source: Sow, “Hamilton Street Tree Planting Request,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/ontario/hamilton-street-tree-planting

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