Tree removal permits in Woodinville: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a tree removal permit in Woodinville, Washington — when one is required, what it costs, how long review takes, what documents are required, and which inspections you can expect. Cited to Woodinville Development Services.
Free lookup, no account needed — your lot polygon, zoning, setbacks and overlays, cited to Woodinville's source.
When does tree removal need a permit in Woodinville?
Woodinville needs a tree permit, a Type I decision, to remove a tree 6 in across or more at 4.5 ft (WMC 21.50.020, 21.50.030). A tree under 2 in needs none, and trees under 6 in need none while their combined trunk widths stay under 40 in within 12 months. On a house lot with no construction up to two trees may come down in 12 months, or four in 24; more only at the Director's discretion. A heritage or specimen tree comes down only under the City's Heritage Tree Program, and in a critical area or its buffer only a hazard, nuisance or dead tree may be removed.
From Woodinville's own code
“Removal of trees not exempted in WMC 21.50.030 shall require a tree permit.”Source ↗verified 2026-04-30
Required submittals
- Site plan with tree locations + DBH
- Arborist report (sometimes)
- Replacement / mitigation plan
Inspection sequence
- Site verification (arborist or planner)
- Final replacement compliance
Contractor specialties needed
General contractor
Who can do this work in Woodinville?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout Woodinville and King County. Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files the tree removal permit with Woodinville Development Services, carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a Woodinville tree removal quote.
Notes & caveats
Issuing body is city planning / urban forestry. Replacement requirements common (e.g. 1:1 or 2:1 by canopy area). Critical-area parcels (steep slope, salmon stream buffer) have stricter rules. Cities treat a dead, dying or hazardous tree differently, so check this city's rule before removing one. Some need no permit for it (Lynnwood: no permit for a dead, diseased or dangerous tree, LMC 17.15.150). Some allow emergency removal if the city is told afterward (Kirkland: within seven days, KZC 95.15). Some still require the permit and waive the fee (Issaquah: no fee when every tree proposed for removal is deemed hazardous).
How to apply yourself
- 1. Confirm your parcel's zoning & overlays. Run an address lookup for your Woodinville tree removal — we'll pull your specific lot polygon, zoning, setbacks, and any shoreline/ECA/historic overlays.
- 2. Assemble submittals (3).
- 3. Submit through the city portal: Woodinville Development Services ↗
- 4. Track review. Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (Woodinville's fee schedule sets them) and pick up the permit. Inspection card travels with the job.
Or have Kolmo do it
Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files with Woodinville Development Services, handles reviewer comments, and builds the project.
Licensed WA general contractor KOLMOL*753JS · bonded & insured
Tree removal permits in Woodinville — FAQ
When does tree removal need a permit in Woodinville?
Woodinville needs a tree permit, a Type I decision, to remove a tree 6 in across or more at 4.5 ft (WMC 21.50.020, 21.50.030). A tree under 2 in needs none, and trees under 6 in need none while their combined trunk widths stay under 40 in within 12 months. On a house lot with no construction up to two trees may come down in 12 months, or four in 24; more only at the Director's discretion. A heritage or specimen tree comes down only under the City's Heritage Tree Program, and in a critical area or its buffer only a hazard, nuisance or dead tree may be removed.
How much does a tree removal permit cost in Woodinville?
Current fee per the Woodinville fee schedule: Where removing a tree needs a permit, its fee is set by the local code or fee schedule, per permit or per tree; some cities require replacement bonds. Apply through Woodinville's online Permit Portal (https://aca-prod.accela.com/woodinville/default.aspx); the Apply for a Permit Online page (https://www.woodinville.gov/347/Apply-for-a-Permit-Online) explains the account setup. Plus ancillary plan-review/tech-surcharge fees per city schedule.