Tree Removal Permits in Volusia & Seminole Counties
Find the right office for your address, see what to ask before you schedule, and learn when Florida’s residential exemption may apply.
Start with the property address
A Sanford or DeLand mailing address can be outside city limits. Look up the parcel or ask the city or county to confirm who handles tree permits for your address. Then tell that office where the tree stands and whether the work is part of clearing or construction.
Volusia County
Daytona Beach
Look for the Tree Plan Removal Worksheet on the city’s application page. Check with the city if you’re unsure which permit applies to your project.
Find the tree removal worksheetDeBary
Start with the city’s tree removal requirements and application.
City requirementsDeLand
Start with Tree Permitting and contact the City Forester if you’re unsure what applies.
City tree permittingDeltona
Look for the Tree Removal Permit under Planning & Development Services forms.
City permit formsEdgewater
The city has an online tree removal permit page for residential and commercial properties. Ask Development Services which requirements apply to your tree.
City tree removal permit pageHolly Hill
Start with Building and Zoning to confirm whether you need a tree removal permit and what to include with the application.
City Building and ZoningNew Smyrna Beach
The city uses different size thresholds on the beachside and mainland. Start with the city’s tree removal question or contact Planning.
City tree removal FAQOrange City
Development Services covers tree removal and lot clearing. Have your address and the tree’s location ready.
City removal guidancePort Orange
The city directs property owners to its Planning Division to confirm whether the tree needs a permit.
City tree removal guidanceUnincorporated Volusia County
The county lists an exemption for some existing owner-occupied homes. Check with the county first if the tree is near a wetland or its buffer, or if removal is part of redevelopment.
County tree permit FAQ
Seminole County
Geneva
Geneva is in unincorporated Seminole County. Start with the county’s Arbor Permit guidance and check with Planning if the tree is near a wetland or in a conservation area.
Seminole County arbor permit guidanceLake Mary
Choose “Arbor Permit Application” on the city’s forms page.
Find the Arbor Permit applicationLongwood
Start with the city’s tree removal FAQ for permit exceptions and a link to apply online.
City tree removal FAQOviedo
For properties inside city limits, start with the city’s tree removal FAQ. It explains which types of trees it covers and who to contact.
City tree removal FAQSanford
See Sanford Planning’s tree removal question for permit information and who to contact.
City tree removal guidanceUnincorporated Seminole County
The county guide lists an exemption for developed single-family lots of three acres or less. Check with the county if the parcel is larger or undeveloped, or the tree is in a wetland or conservation area.
County arbor permit guidance
Do I still need a permit if the tree is dead?
A dead tree can still require a permit. Give the permitting office the address, the tree’s location, and a few photos. Ask what documentation they need before removal. If you’re in an HOA, check separately for any association requirements.
When does Florida’s residential exemption apply?
Florida Statute § 163.045 applies to qualifying properties actively used as detached single-family homes. The owner must have signed documentation from an ISA Certified Arborist or a Florida-licensed landscape architect who evaluated the tree on site using the procedures specified in the law. The tree must pose an unacceptable risk to people or property, and removal must be the only practical way to bring that risk below moderate.
Read Florida Statute § 163.045 · Arborist Reports & Consultations
What to send us
Send the property address, one photo of the whole tree, and a close-up of what concerns you. If the city, county, or HOA has asked for something in writing, include those instructions. That gives us a starting point for the work, a quote, and any documentation you may need.
Clayton Breneman · ISA Certified Arborist FL-9930A