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Tree Removal in Central Palm Beach County
Removing a tree is permanent, usually needs specialized equipment, and in many Palm Beach County cities it needs a permit. Here's what to know before you call anyone.
When removal makes sense
Common reasons are a dead or dying tree, major trunk decay or cracks, a tree leaning toward the house after a storm, roots that are damaging a foundation, pool or sewer line, or invasive species. A tree that just drops leaves or blocks a view can often be pruned instead. If you're not sure, ask for an assessment by an ISA-certified arborist.
Permits in Palm Beach County
Rules depend on where you live. In unincorporated Palm Beach County, the county says non-residential sites need a Tree Removal and Replacement permit to remove trees, and single-family developments need a permit to remove perimeter buffer and common-area trees. Cities such as Greenacres and West Palm Beach have their own rules (see our city pages). Statewide, Florida s. 163.045 says a local government can't require a permit, fee or replanting for a tree on a single-family residential lot if the owner has signed documentation from an ISA-certified arborist or Florida licensed landscape architect that the tree poses an unacceptable risk under the 2017 tree risk assessment standard.
What affects the price
Height and trunk size, how close the tree is to the house, pool cage or power lines, whether a bucket truck or crane can reach it, how much wood and debris is hauled away, and whether you want the stump ground. We don't quote prices; the tree company gives you a written estimate after seeing the tree.
Questions to ask before you hire
Are you licensed for this work where I live, and can I see your certificate of general liability and workers' compensation insurance? Who pulls the permit, if one is needed? Is cleanup and stump grinding included? What happens if something gets damaged? Never pay the full amount before the work is done.
Tree Removal by city
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Sources
Rules change. Always confirm with your city or the county before removing a tree. Last reviewed 2026-10-18.