Trees · Ontario

Ottawa Trees in Trust Free Street Tree

Run by City of Ottawa

OpenLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Free tree supplied and planted by the City (minimum 50 mm diameter or 2-3 m tall); one per single-fronting household or two per corner lot
Who qualifies
Ottawa homeowners (the person who pays property taxes) whose City-owned street frontage lacks a tree.
Where
Homeowners in the City of Ottawa with a City-owned street frontage.
Status
Open. First come, first served.
Type of payment
Free installation
Official program page

What you do

Request a free City street tree for the City-owned frontage between your property line and the road, and help water it for three years.

Requirements

  • Home must have street frontage with room for a tree (other trees or obstacles at least 7 m away)
  • Site checked for utilities, soil quality, conflicting uses, sightlines and snow removal
  • Owner pledges to help water the tree for its first three years
  • Request must come from the homeowner

How to apply

  1. 1Submit a service request online through ottawa.ca 3-1-1 or call 3-1-1
  2. 2City staff assess the site; trees are given first come, first served

Sources

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Source: Sow, “Ottawa Trees in Trust Free Street Tree,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/ontario/ottawa-trees-in-trust

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