Do I need to permit to cut down a tree? (yard, termites)

[ubering]

Do I need to permit to cut down a tree in my backyard? It's 80% dead, small/medium sized and has termites. Some of the branches are above neighbor's garage. I plan on spraying the internal trunk cutting it down early spring.

TIA

[pidge1114]

You need a permit just to be talking about it

[hotkarl]

Originally Posted by pidge1114

You need a permit just to be talking about it

Shhhh...

LOL!

[peconic117]

Originally Posted by ubering

Do I need to permit to cut down a tree in my backyard? It's 80% dead, small/medium sized and has termites. Some of the branches are above neighbor's garage. I plan on spraying the internal trunk cutting it down early spring.

TIA

In backyard? Nope.

[ovi8]

Depends how quickly they do the work without anyone seeing. In short, maybe.

[TMing]

If you are on good terms with your neighbors then NO.

[twingles]

Originally Posted by pidge1114

you need a permit just to be talking about it

lol

I've never heard of needing a permit to cut down a dead tree in a backyard. If that is something that seriously needs a permit y'all are truly doomed up there.

[TomMoser]

It depends. Some towns do actually regulate the removal of trees on private property.

[OhBeeHave]

Originally Posted by ubering

Do I need to permit to cut down a tree in my backyard? It's 80% dead, small/medium sized and has termites. Some of the branches are above neighbor's garage. I plan on spraying the internal trunk cutting it down early spring.

TIA

Where are you located? Some of the smaller incorporated villages require permits.

[VA Yankee]

It seems easier if the towns printed a 3x5 card containing the few items (if any) that don't require a permit...