Protected trees
Chapter 102 has a protected tree removal permit; we could not confirm the size or species that make a tree protected.
Tree permits · Texas
Do you need a tree removal permit in Conroe, TX?
Street trees
The fee schedule lists a clearing permit for residential street right-of-way and easement clearing; we could not confirm other street tree rules.
Dead or hazardous trees
We could not confirm this from an official Conroe source. Call the city to check.
How to apply
We could not confirm this from an official Conroe source. Call the city to check.
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
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 Conroe
- 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.
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 Conroe?
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.
Conroe tree permit questions
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Conroe, TX?
We could not confirm a city tree permit rule for Conroe. Call the city before removing a large tree. Conroe's tree rules are in Chapter 102 (Vegetation) of the city code, and the city's fee schedule lists a protected tree removal permit and clearing permits, including one for residential lot clearing. We could not confirm from the code text which trees count as protected or whether existing home yards are covered. Call the city before removing a large tree. Our confidence: low. Short explanation, not legal advice.
Which trees are protected in Conroe?
Chapter 102 has a protected tree removal permit; we could not confirm the size or species that make a tree protected.
Can I remove or prune a street tree in front of my house in Conroe?
The fee schedule lists a clearing permit for residential street right-of-way and easement clearing; we could not confirm other street tree rules.
Do HOA rules matter for tree removal in Conroe?
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 Conroe 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.
Can county or state rules apply in Conroe too?
Yes, they can. County rules, state rules for things like wetlands or protected species, and utility rules near power lines can apply on top of city rules. If your property is outside city limits, the county rules usually apply instead. Ask the city or county office.
Does Lirevon do tree work in Conroe?
No. Lirevon is a remote marketing team for tree service companies. We do not do tree work and we do not list or rank tree companies. To find a local insured pro, search Google Maps, read their reviews and get two or three written quotes.
Short explanation, not legal advice. Last checked 26 October 2026.