- Tree Removal CostPublished national price ranges with sources, and the local factors that move the number.
- Tree Removal PermitsCounty and city tree permit rules side by side, each linked to the code, plus the state's dangerous-tree law.
- Fallen Tree InsuranceThe general Florida rule on neighbor trees, claim deadlines, and what to photograph before cleanup.
- Palm Tree CareHow much to cut, why the hurricane cut fails, and the two palm diseases that mean removal.
- When to Trim TreesTiming by tree type, the hurricane-season deadline, how much to cut, and when birds put a job on hold.
- Trees Near Power LinesWhat FPL trims and hauls, what state law says about utility rights-of-way, and what to report.
- Eagles, Mangroves and Protected TreesEagle and hawk nests, mangrove rules, scrub-jay and tortoise habitat, and trees protected by size.
- Storm DebrisHow county storm pickup works, how to set piles out, drop-off sites, and why paid tree work is separate.
How these guides are put together
Every rule, number and date in these guides links to where it came from: the city or county code on Municode, Florida Statutes, FWC, UF/IFAS or NOAA. Where we couldn't find a primary source, we left the claim out.
Each guide shows the date it was last reviewed. Codes get amended, so treat the guides as a starting point and confirm with the office that governs your address before anything gets cut. They're general information, not legal advice.
Where to start
Planning to take a tree down? Read the permit guide first, since the answer changes at every city line, then the cost guide for what moves the price.
Before hurricane season, the trimming guide and the palm care guide explain what to cut and what to leave alone. After a storm, start with the fallen tree guide and the storm debris guide. An eagle nest, a mangrove fringe or a line running through the canopy each comes with its own rules, covered in the protected trees guide and the power lines guide.
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