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Local resource guide
Rated 5.0 on Google136 reviewsTree Removal Permits in Brookhaven, GA: Homeowner Guide
Review the applicable local tree-removal requirements and official permit resources before scheduling work. Appalachian Tree Service is a private tree-service company and is not a government agency.
This page is an informational starting point, not a permit application or legal determination.
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Authority to check
City of Brookhaven Community Development.
A permit is required to remove any tree 4 inches DBH or larger, regardless of condition. Owner-occupied residences have no permit fee; commercial and investment properties have a $25 fee.
Boundary check: Confirm the property is inside Brookhaven city limits and not in another DeKalb County jurisdiction.
Special circumstances to confirm
- Dead, dying or hazardous trees still require a permit and Arborist approval.
- The application packet requires the completed form, photos of each tree and a site plan or sketch.
Official sources and next steps
Use the governing authority’s current resources for the latest form, threshold, fee, buffer, emergency and replacement information. These links were checked on September 10, 2026; municipal pages can change after that date.
Before scheduling tree work
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Confirm the address and governing boundary
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Describe the tree, condition and proposed work to the authority
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Save the current approval, exemption or written guidance for your records
Appalachian Tree Service can discuss the tree work and estimate scope. The property owner remains responsible for confirming the current local requirement and obtaining any approval that applies.
Documented Projects in Brookhaven
These completed projects are labeled Brookhaven, Georgia based on locations supplied by the business owner.
Location supplied by business owner: Brookhaven, GA
Elm Roof Clearance Pruning — Brookhaven, GA
Elm tree growing right into the roof — scraping shingles, clogging gutters and creating a route toward the attic. We pruned it back to create 5–10 feet of clearance from the roofline and removed the cut branches from the work area.
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Before photo for Elm Roof Clearance Pruning — Brookhaven, GA
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After photo for Elm Roof Clearance Pruning — Brookhaven, GA
After photo for Elm Roof Clearance Pruning — Brookhaven, GANeed help understanding the tree-work scope?
Request a free estimate for tree removal, pruning, debris hauling or undergrowth clearing in Brookhaven. We can explain what we observe on site and identify the local resource to check; we do not issue permits or determine approval.