McKinney, TX · Collin County

No notary required

Tree Permit Application & Checklist

Property owners or applicants use this application and checklist to request a McKinney tree permit for tree removal, transplanting, brush removal, or grubbing.

What this form is

Use this application to request a tree permit for work on residential, non-residential, or undeveloped property in McKinney. The packet explains exhibit requirements, including tree locations, trunk diameter, tree protection measures, and mitigation information when applicable; it also lists permit submittal fees and reforestation fund amounts.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking a McKinney tree permit for tree removal, transplanting, brush removal, or grubbing should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit via the CSS Portal to the City of McKinney, 221 N. Tennessee Street, McKinney, TX 75069. The application says fees are due before receiving the tree permit.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no sworn or notarized attachment, so the owner, applicant, or authorized agent just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Tree Permit Application & Checklist to review the application, requirements, fee schedule, and Quality Tree List.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Choose an application type and provide applicant, owner if different, work site, and class of work information. Sign and date the application.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Materials

    Prepare the tree permit exhibit information described for your property type, including tree locations, diameter, protection measures, and mitigation information if applicable.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit via the CSS Portal to the City of McKinney. The document lists the city address and says fees are due before receiving the permit.

Frequently asked questions

What work does the Tree Permit Application cover?
The application lists tree removal, transplanting, brush removal, and grubbing as classes of work. It includes options for residential, non-residential, and undeveloped land.
What information and materials does the application request?
It asks for applicant and work site information. The checklist also describes tree exhibit requirements, which can include proposed tree locations, diameter at breast height, tree protection measures, and mitigation information.
Do I need a notary for the Tree Permit Application?
No. This document is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no sworn or notarized attachment, so the owner, applicant, or authorized agent just signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Tree Permit Application?
The document says to submit via the CSS Portal to the City of McKinney, 221 N. Tennessee Street, McKinney, TX 75069. It says fees are due before receiving the tree permit.

Need something notarized?

This Tree Permit Application & Checklist doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.