Do you need a tree removal permit in Daytona Beach, FL?

For some trees. Daytona Beach requires a permit for certain trees or certain sites, not every tree. The city's permits page says a tree permit form and two site plans must be submitted when you build a new structure or add on to an existing one. We could not open the city's tree code, so we could not confirm the rules for removing a tree when no building work is planned. Call the city's Permits and Licensing office before removing a large tree. Our confidence: low. Short explanation, not legal advice.

Permits and Licensing, 301 S. Ridgewood Ave., Room 127B, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, (386) 671-8178, Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The city uses an online permit system (iMS) for permits and licenses.

HOA rules can be stricter; check yours. Read your HOA covenants or ask the board before work starts.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.