Trees
Dallas, TX · City rule · Reviewed 2026-09-26
For an occupied single-family or duplex lot under two acres in a residential district, Dallas generally does not require a tree-removal permit; other properties generally require a tree-removal application or building permit first.
Official source: Urban Forest Conservation Requirements for HomeownersSource checked 2026-09-26
More about this rule
The rule in plain language
The city's homeowner guide describes that under-two-acre residential-use exemption from urban forest conservation rules. Vacant lots, larger lots, other uses, and trees affected by demolition or construction can fall under the permitting and protection requirements.
What to keep in mind
Trees in the parkway are not covered by the ordinary residential-lot exemption and require permission to remove. Emergency conditions have a separate path. Before removing a tree near a street, utility, construction area, or uncertain property boundary, confirm with the City Arborist.
Civic education, not legal advice. Rules can change.
