# Street Tree Request

> Request a street tree from TreeBaltimore (Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks, Forestry) (City) for Baltimore, MD, United States.

Official page: https://www.treebaltimore.org/street-tree-request-form
Source: https://treerm.org/residents/programs/treebaltimore-street-tree-request · Updated 2026-11-08 · Status: Open

**What you get:** City contractors plant and water (for two years) a street tree in the sidewalk next to your property

Baltimore City residents and property owners can ask Forestry to plant a street tree in the sidewalk next to their property, including cutting a new tree pit if none exists. An inspector evaluates the site, any preparation such as stump grinding or pit creation is done, and the location is assigned to a contractor for the next available planting season. Contractors water new trees for two years.

## Who qualifies

Baltimore City residents and property owners. Planting your own tree in an existing pit requires a Forestry permit obtained through a 311 'Street Tree Inspection' request; a new pit also needs a Department of Transportation right-of-way permit, and your contractor must call Miss Utility (1-800-257-7777) before digging.

## How to apply

Submit the Survey123 Street Tree Request form on the TreeBaltimore site; you receive an email link to check status. Questions: treesplease@baltimorecity.gov. You may have to wait a season or two.

**When:** Planting mid-March to mid-May and mid-October to mid-December

**For:** Homeowners, Renters

Delivered with TreeBaltimore: https://treerm.org/org/treebaltimore.md