Trees · Oregon

Portland Urban Forestry Trees for Residential Streets

Run by Portland Urban Forestry (City of Portland)

WaitlistLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Free trees, planting, 3 years of watering, weeding, mulching, year-3 structural pruning, and free replacement if a tree dies in 3 years
Who qualifies
Property inside Portland city limits (owner may live elsewhere; renters with owner permission) in an eligible neighborhood list for the season, with space in front yard or street for trees.
Where
Properties inside Portland city limits in the eligible neighborhoods listed for the planting season.
Status
Waitlist. 2026-27 locations finalized; sign-ups open year-round for 2027-28 waitlist.
Type of payment
Free item
Official program page

What you do

Sign up to have free trees planted by city contractors in your front yard or along your street, and let the city care for them for three years.

Requirements

  • Agree to let Urban Forestry access and care for the trees for three years
  • Neighborhood must be on the current list, otherwise you are waitlisted
  • Owner maintains tree after 3 years
  • City provides no compensation to property owners

How to apply

  1. 1Complete the online sign-up form (5-10 minutes) with number of trees, planting spot on map and contacts
  2. 2City checks your neighborhood is eligible
  3. 3Arborist requests utility checks and marks proposed spots with white paint
  4. 4Choose species from approved list when notified
  5. 5Email [email protected] within two weeks if you want changes or decline
  6. 6Trees planted Nov 15 to Mar 31

Timing and deadlines

Planting Nov 15 to Mar 31

None; sign-ups year-round

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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