Bethlehem, PA · Lehigh County
Street Tree Permit Application
Property owners or their tree contractors use this application to request a permit for planting, pruning, removing, or other work on public-property trees.
What this form is
The application requests a permit for tree work on public property, including planting, pruning, removal, stump grinding, and pesticide or fertilizer application. It asks for applicant and property details, the work location and reason, permit type, tree information, and insurance details. The instructions say a permit is required for the listed activities and that incomplete, illegible, or unsigned applications will not be processed.
Who needs it
A legal-title property owner or a contractor under contract with that owner may apply to perform work on trees growing on public property.
How to submit it
Submit the signed application and the non-refundable $25 application fee to the Bureau of Urban Forestry, City of Bethlehem, 10 E. Church Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018.
About notarization
This application has no notary block; the property owner signs and dates it, and the arborist or authorized representative also signs.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Street Tree Permit Application and its instructions.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill it out completely and legibly, including applicant, property, work, tree, and insurance information.
- 3
Gather Required Materials
Include the required sketch and the non-refundable $25 application fee.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Sign the application and submit it to the Bureau of Urban Forestry at 10 E. Church Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Street Tree Permit Application?
- No. The application has no notary block. The property owner signs and dates it, and the arborist or authorized representative also signs.
- How do I submit the Street Tree Permit Application?
- Send the signed application and the non-refundable $25 fee to the Bureau of Urban Forestry, City of Bethlehem, 10 E. Church Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018.
- Who can apply for a street tree permit?
- The legal-title property owner or a contractor under contract with that owner may apply for work on trees growing on public property.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for applicant and property details, the work location and reason, tree work and species information, insurance details, and a sketch identifying trees, streets, and buildings.
Need something notarized?
This Street Tree Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Bethlehem form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.