Unincorporated Harris County has no tree removal permit requirement. Property owners may remove trees on their land without county approval. Only trees in public rights-of-way are protected. Deed restrictions in some subdivisions may restrict tree removal.
Harris County does not require permits for tree removal on private property in unincorporated areas. The county has no tree protection ordinance. Trees in county-maintained rights-of-way require approval from the Harris County Office of the County Engineer before removal. Individual subdivision deed restrictions and HOA rules may prohibit or restrict tree removal, requiring replacement planting or approval from an architectural control committee. Texas law does not grant counties authority to regulate tree removal on private property without specific enabling legislation.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Harris County code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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