Do you need a permit to remove a tree in Brian Head, UT?
Utah · Last checked November 2026
Brian Head requires a permit to remove any tree over 6 inches in diameter, with fees of $25 on undeveloped lots and $100 with new home construction.
Key facts
- Size
- Over 6 inches at 5 feet above the ground.
- Fees
- $25 on undeveloped lots; $100 for new residential construction.
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How it works
Many cities require a permit to remove trees on private property once the trunk passes a set size, or for protected native species. The permit is often free or cheap, but replacement trees or per-inch fees can cost far more than the removal.
- Measure the trunk at 4.5 feet above the ground. Some cities use diameter, others circumference.
- Check whether the species or size is protected, and whether the tree is near the street.
- Apply before any cutting. Dead or hazardous trees often still need sign-off.
- Plan for replacement planting or in-lieu fees.
What it costs
Removal itself commonly runs several hundred to a few thousand dollars. City fees range from free to hundreds of dollars, and per-inch recompense or tree fund payments can add much more.
Compare other cities
- Seattle Permit needed above a size
- Danville Permit needed above a size
- Los Angeles Permit for protected species
- Austin Permit needed above a size
- Portland Permit needed above a size
- Atlanta Permit needed above a size
Sources
Last checked November 2026. Programs open, close and change funding every year. Confirm with the city before you hire anyone. Report a change.