A permit is required to remove a tree stump when it grows entirely or partially within the Montgomery County public right of way, including tree stumps that are bisected by the right of way property line. A Montgomery County permit is not required for removal of stumps on private property.

If the proposed stump removal is in a state or municipal right of way, you must obtain a permit from that jurisdiction.

A completed application for work in the public right of way is required along with plans showing the stump location(s) and the approximate size/diameter of each stump. There is no permit fee or bond requirement.

Applications will typically be reviewed within 2 – 3 weeks from submittal depending on staff workload. Timing of final approval is dependent on successful compliance with submittal requirements.