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Ornamental Lights for Street Trees Permit

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When is a permit required?

Street trees: A permit is required to install ornamental lights.

Private trees: No permit is required to install ornamental lights.

See Ornamental Lights FAQ ↗ for more details.

Fill out the Street Tree Ornamental Lighting Application and Letter of Guarantee

The Ornamental Lighting Application is to request an ornamental lighting permit:

Guarantee Letter for loss or damage to city trees and other city property that arises due to the attachment of items to city trees:

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Submit online or by mail

Submit Ornamental Lighting Application ↗

You will need to log in or create an account online on Development Hub PDX (DevHub).

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Gather materials and mail

Mail documents to:

Tree Permitting
1900 SW 4th Ave, Suite 5000
Portland, OR 97201

Include:

  • Ornamental Lighting Permit Application
  • Letter of Guarantee

Mailing address

1900 SW 4th Ave, Suite 5000
Attn: Urban Forestry
Portland, OR 97201

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