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The OAK311 mobile app and SeeClickFix web portal will be down from Thursday February 13th at 7:00 pm to Saturday February 15th at 11:59pm for a software update. During this time, we will only be responding to infrastructure emergencies. To report an infrastructure emergency, please call us by dialing 3-1-1 (if in Oakland) or (510) 615-5566.

Tree Planting Permit Application

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Online Street Tree Planting Standards and Permit Application
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Street Tree Planting Standards and Permit Application (PDF)

To plant a Tree in Oakland you must:

  1. Select an approved Tree Species from Oakland's Approved Species List.
  2. Follow the Tree Planting Guidelines in their entirety for your tree to be accepted as an official city tree.
  3. Submit the Tree Planting Permit online, via mail, or email, fax.

There is no charge for this permit application.

Recommendations:

Consult with and/or hire an arborist certified by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) to choose the appropriate tree species for your specific location. Visit www.treesaregood.org to find an ISA-certified arborist.

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