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Do you need a tree removal permit in Naperville, IL?

Protected trees

Any tree 4 inches or greater in diameter on residential parcels larger than 1.5 acres, or on non-residential parcels of any size, needs a removal permit.

Street trees

The city owns and maintains parkway trees (between sidewalk and street) and only the Department of Public Works may remove them. The city trims them on a seven-year cycle. Homeowners handle basic care such as watering and mulching.

Dead or hazardous trees

For parkway trees, the city says dead trees are marked and scheduled for removal, and trees that look sick or dying are inspected. The city pages do not state a dead-tree exception for private trees.

How to apply

Apply for a private tree removal permit through the city's Civic Access Portal. For parkway trees, use the Parkway Tree Request Form in the Public Works Request Center or call Public Works at 630-420-6095.

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 Naperville

  • 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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Naperville tree permit questions

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Naperville, IL?

For some trees. Naperville requires a permit for certain trees or certain sites, not every tree. Naperville requires a tree removal permit before removing any tree 4 inches or more in diameter on residential lots larger than 1.5 acres and on non-residential lots of any size. Parkway trees belong to the city, and only the Department of Public Works may remove them. Our confidence: high. Short explanation, not legal advice.

Which trees are protected in Naperville?

Any tree 4 inches or greater in diameter on residential parcels larger than 1.5 acres, or on non-residential parcels of any size, needs a removal permit.

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

The city owns and maintains parkway trees (between sidewalk and street) and only the Department of Public Works may remove them. The city trims them on a seven-year cycle. Homeowners handle basic care such as watering and mulching.

Do I need a permit to remove a dead or dangerous tree in Naperville?

For parkway trees, the city says dead trees are marked and scheduled for removal, and trees that look sick or dying are inspected. The city pages do not state a dead-tree exception for private trees.

How do I apply for a tree permit in Naperville?

Apply for a private tree removal permit through the city's Civic Access Portal. For parkway trees, use the Parkway Tree Request Form in the Public Works Request Center or call Public Works at 630-420-6095.

Do HOA rules matter for tree removal in Naperville?

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 Naperville 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.

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