Permit Requirements

Tree Removal permit in Johnson City, TN

We couldn't confirm this from Johnson City's code.

Rather than guess, here is the exact section to read and who to call. A rule appears on this site only when the ordinance states it plainly.

Read Sec. 12.1 (general provisions)

Contact the Johnson City building department

Nearby cities, same job

Rules stop at the city line. If your lot is near a boundary, or you work across several towns, this is where they differ.

CityDistance Permit?Where the line falls
Johnson City No There is no general permit to remove a tree from private …
Chattanooga 183 mi No The Chattanooga Tree Ordinance does not apply to a parcel…
Deltona 518 mi Yes You cannot cut, move, remove, or destroy any regulated tr…
Orlando 552 mi Depends From 10
Kissimmee 558 mi Depends You usually need a Tree Removal Permit to take down a pro…
Melbourne 578 mi Yes You need a tree removal permit before you take down a tre…

See every Tennessee city on tree removal work

Other work in Johnson City

Questions people ask

I already built it without a permit. What now?

Johnson City can issue a stop-work order and require you to apply after the fact, sometimes with an extra fee. Work that was covered up may have to be opened for inspection. Full walkthrough here.

Does unpermitted work cause problems when selling the house?

Often, yes. A buyer's inspector or the title company may flag it, and lenders can balk at financing a home with open or missing permits. What to do about it.