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Do you need a tree removal permit in Lafayette, LA?

Protected trees

No city-wide protected tree list found. Under Sec. 89-36, the removal of a required tree (a tree counted toward the landscape requirements on a development site) requires approval of the Development and Planning Department.

Street trees

Under Sec. 89-36, Public Works regulates the types of trees that may be planted in the public right-of-way for any development.

Dead or hazardous trees

We could not confirm this from an official Lafayette source. Call the city to check.

How to apply

For a required tree on a developed site, ask the Lafayette Consolidated Government Development and Planning Department.

HOA note

HOA rules can be stricter; check yours.

A city permit does not override your HOA. Check your covenants before work starts.

For homeowners

Before a tree comes down in Lafayette

  • 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.

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Lafayette tree permit questions

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Lafayette, LA?

We found no city-wide permit rule for private trees in Lafayette. Street trees, protected sites and county or HOA rules can still apply. Lafayette's tree rules sit in the landscaping section of the Lafayette Development Code (Sec. 89-36), which applies to new construction and does not apply to single-family detached residences. On developed sites, removing a required tree needs approval of the city-parish Development and Planning Department. We found no city-wide permit rule for removing a tree on a home lot. Our confidence: medium. Short explanation, not legal advice.

Which trees are protected in Lafayette?

No city-wide protected tree list found. Under Sec. 89-36, the removal of a required tree (a tree counted toward the landscape requirements on a development site) requires approval of the Development and Planning Department.

Can I remove or prune a street tree in front of my house in Lafayette?

Under Sec. 89-36, Public Works regulates the types of trees that may be planted in the public right-of-way for any development.

How do I apply for a tree permit in Lafayette?

For a required tree on a developed site, ask the Lafayette Consolidated Government Development and Planning Department.

Do HOA rules matter for tree removal in Lafayette?

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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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.

Short explanation, not legal advice. Last checked 26 October 2026.

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