Who issues tree removal permits in Silver Spring, MD?

Residential permits are handled by the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS). Your contractor should confirm whether your job needs one and pull it.

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For homeowners in Woodside, Woodmoor and across Silver Spring. Tell us about your project in about a minute and up to 3 independent local tree removal companies serving 20901–20910 may contact you.

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Is the tree near a house, garage, fence, or power line?

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Tree Removal in Silver Spring, MD: what local homeowners should know

Montgomery County requires a tree permit for some removals and the Roadside Tree Law covers trees along public roads. Ask tree services to include cleanup, haul-away and stump grinding in the written estimate, and confirm whether a crane or bucket truck is needed for trees close to the house.

Before you hire in Silver Spring

License: Maryland requires anyone doing tree care for hire to be a Licensed Tree Expert through the Maryland DNR Forest Service.
Permits: residential permits for Silver Spring addresses are issued by the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS). Ask each company whether your job needs one and who pulls it.
Local rules: Takoma Park is a separate city with its own tree ordinance and permit rules.
Compare in writing: get at least two written quotes for the same scope, with warranty terms, cleanup and payment schedule spelled out.

Common questions

Who is responsible for a tree on the property line? Generally the owner of the land the trunk sits on. Street trees in the public right-of-way are usually the city or county's responsibility.

Which areas do you cover? Silver Spring and surrounding neighborhoods including Woodside, Woodmoor, Four Corners, Wheaton, Kemp Mill, Long Branch, Takoma Park, Colesville and White Oak (ZIPs 20901–20910), plus the rest of Montgomery County.

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