Trees for Neighborhoods
馃嚭馃嚫 Seattle, WA, United States 路 Seattle Public Utilities (Trees for Seattle)
Up to three free trees per year per address (lifetime maximum of six), delivered with a watering bag and mulch
Seattle Public Utilities gives Seattle residents free yard and street trees each fall through Trees for Neighborhoods. Each tree comes with a watering bag, mulch, a required planting-and-care workshop, help with street tree permits, and watering reminders for five years. Trees are allocated by a weighted lottery that favors low-canopy neighborhoods.
Who qualifies
You must be a homeowner or property owner within Seattle city limits, or have the property owner's permission. Trees must be planted in the ground at the application address, you must attend a planting and care workshop, and you cannot have already received the maximum of six trees per household. One application per household.
How to apply
Apply online when the application opens in July (the 2026 window was listed as July 1 to July 31, 2026). Status updates come in August, workshops in October, and trees are delivered in October and November. Sign up for the email list to be notified when the next application opens. Email TreesForNeighborhoods@seattle.gov or call (206) 327-2434.
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