Protected trees
We could not read the permit rules on the city pages. Ask the city.
Tree permits · Georgia
Do you need a tree removal permit in Alpharetta, GA?
Street trees
We could not confirm. Call the city before work on a tree in the right-of-way.
Dead or hazardous trees
The city has an Emergency / Storm Tree Removal page. We could not read the rules, so call the city.
How to apply
The city has separate Residential, Commercial and Emergency / Storm tree removal pages under Community Development. Call the department for the right form.
HOA note
HOA rules can be stricter; check yours.
A city permit does not override your HOA. Check your covenants before work starts.
Official sources
- City of Alpharetta: Residential Tree Removal
- City of Alpharetta: Commercial Tree Removal
- City of Alpharetta: Emergency / Storm Tree Removal
- City of Alpharetta: Tree Care
Last checked 26 October 2026. Rules change; check the official source before work starts. Short explanation, not legal advice. Spotted a change? See our corrections page.
For homeowners
Before a tree comes down in Alpharetta
- Check the city rule above and call the city if anything is unclear.
- Ask the tree company who gets the permit and put it in the written quote.
- Get two or three written quotes from local insured pros.
- Never cut near power lines. Call the utility for downed lines and 911 if anyone is in danger.
- Tree permits: what to ask
- How to hire a tree service
- Tree care in Georgia
- Georgia tree service rules
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Own a tree service in Alpharetta?
Permit questions mean calls. Answer every one.
Missed-call text-back, lead follow-up, online booking and review requests, set up for tree companies. Link this page in your quotes so customers know the rules.
Alpharetta tree permit questions
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Alpharetta, GA?
We could not confirm a city tree permit rule for Alpharetta. Call the city before removing a large tree. We could not confirm a city tree rule. Call the city's planning or forestry office before removing a large tree. Our confidence: low. Short explanation, not legal advice.
Which trees are protected in Alpharetta?
We could not read the permit rules on the city pages. Ask the city.
Can I remove or prune a street tree in front of my house in Alpharetta?
We could not confirm. Call the city before work on a tree in the right-of-way.
Do I need a permit to remove a dead or dangerous tree in Alpharetta?
The city has an Emergency / Storm Tree Removal page. We could not read the rules, so call the city.
How do I apply for a tree permit in Alpharetta?
The city has separate Residential, Commercial and Emergency / Storm tree removal pages under Community Development. Call the department for the right form.
Do HOA rules matter for tree removal in Alpharetta?
HOA rules can be stricter; check yours. Read your HOA covenants or ask the board before work starts.
What should I have ready before I call the city?
Your address, the tree species if you know it, the trunk width measured about 4.5 feet above the ground, photos of the whole tree, and whether it is near the street, a sidewalk or a power line. Ask if a permit is needed and how long it takes.
Will the tree company get the permit for me?
Some do and some do not. Ask before you sign, and get it in writing who applies and who pays the fee. In many places the property owner is the one responsible for following the rules.
Is this page legal advice?
No. It is a short, plain summary of public rules with links to the official sources. For a firm answer on your property, ask the city or a local attorney.
How current is this Alpharetta information?
We last checked it on 26 October 2026 against the official sources listed on this page. City rules change, so check the official source or call the city before work starts.
Short explanation, not legal advice. Last checked 26 October 2026.