Protected trees
The code has a section titled "Tree protection, damages and cost recovery" (12.16.090). We could not read its text, and we did not find a size or species list for private trees.
Tree permits · Wyoming
Do you need a tree removal permit in Cheyenne, WY?
Street trees
The code requires a permit for planting, pruning or removal of trees in public places (12.16.060, title only; we could not read the full text). The Urban Forestry Division evaluates trees between the sidewalk and curb for hazards, and asks property owners to maintain trees, shrubs, hedges and vines so public rights-of-way stay safe.
Dead or hazardous trees
The code has sections titled nuisance and noxious trees (12.16.070) and infected or infested trees (12.16.080). The city page lists only the titles; call Urban Forestry for details.
How to apply
Cheyenne Urban Forestry Division, 520 W. 8th Ave., Cheyenne, WY 82001, phone 307-637-6428. The city keeps a list of licensed tree care businesses (license required for pruning and removing trees).
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 Cheyenne - Urban Forestry Division
- City of Cheyenne - Tree Ordinances
- City of Cheyenne - Licensed Arborists
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 Cheyenne
- 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 Wyoming
- Wyoming tree service rules
Find local pros on Google Maps and read their reviews. Lirevon does not do tree work and does not list or rank tree companies.
Own a tree service in Cheyenne?
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.
Cheyenne tree permit questions
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Cheyenne, WY?
We found no city-wide permit rule for private trees in Cheyenne. Street trees, protected sites and county or HOA rules can still apply. Cheyenne's city code (Chapter 12.16, Trees) includes a section titled "Permit required for planting, pruning or removal of trees in public places." Tree care businesses must be licensed by the city (Chapter 5.80). We did not find a city-wide permit rule for removing a tree on your own private lot. Our confidence: medium. Short explanation, not legal advice.
Which trees are protected in Cheyenne?
The code has a section titled "Tree protection, damages and cost recovery" (12.16.090). We could not read its text, and we did not find a size or species list for private trees.
Can I remove or prune a street tree in front of my house in Cheyenne?
The code requires a permit for planting, pruning or removal of trees in public places (12.16.060, title only; we could not read the full text). The Urban Forestry Division evaluates trees between the sidewalk and curb for hazards, and asks property owners to maintain trees, shrubs, hedges and vines so public rights-of-way stay safe.
Do I need a permit to remove a dead or dangerous tree in Cheyenne?
The code has sections titled nuisance and noxious trees (12.16.070) and infected or infested trees (12.16.080). The city page lists only the titles; call Urban Forestry for details.
How do I apply for a tree permit in Cheyenne?
Cheyenne Urban Forestry Division, 520 W. 8th Ave., Cheyenne, WY 82001, phone 307-637-6428. The city keeps a list of licensed tree care businesses (license required for pruning and removing trees).
Do HOA rules matter for tree removal in Cheyenne?
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 Cheyenne 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.