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Local resource guide
Rated 5.0 on Google136 reviewsTree Removal Permits in Kennesaw, 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 Kennesaw Public Works.
A City tree-cutting permit is required before removing a residential tree 5 inches DBH or larger. The current City application states a $25 permit fee. Work in the Historic District also requires Historic Preservation Commission review and an additional $50 fee.
Boundary check: A Kennesaw mailing address does not by itself prove the property is inside City limits. Confirm the boundary and whether the property is in the Historic District.
Special circumstances to confirm
- The emergency exception applies to government, emergency or utility crews acting to address an immediate hazard or restore service, with notice to the Director within 24 hours; it is not a blanket private-residential hazard exemption.
- Submit the application to Public Works by email, fax, mail or in person.
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 Kennesaw
These completed projects are labeled Kennesaw, Georgia based on locations supplied by the business owner.
Location supplied by business owner: Kennesaw, GA
Holly Tree House Clearance Pruning — Kennesaw, GA
This massive holly tree was growing into the side of the house. We pruned the canopy back to create space from the roof and siding, working carefully around the home and surrounding landscaping with low-impact cleanup.
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Before photo for Holly Tree House Clearance Pruning — Kennesaw, GA
Before photo for Holly Tree House Clearance Pruning — Kennesaw, GAAFTER
After photo for Holly Tree House Clearance Pruning — Kennesaw, GA
After photo for Holly Tree House Clearance Pruning — Kennesaw, GALocation supplied by business owner: Kennesaw, GA
Ivy-Covered Leaning Tree Removal Near Building — Kennesaw, GA
A severely leaning, ivy-covered tree had been pushed over by another fallen tree and was threatening the roof and building below. Using a controlled rigging method sometimes called hanging the tree, we anchored ropes in a larger tree behind it, suspended the compromised tree and lowered it in controlled sections with the work planned around the structure and surrounding property.
BEFORE
Before photo for Ivy-Covered Leaning Tree Removal Near Building — Kennesaw, GA
Before photo for Ivy-Covered Leaning Tree Removal Near Building — Kennesaw, GAAFTER
After photo for Ivy-Covered Leaning Tree Removal Near Building — Kennesaw, GA
After photo for Ivy-Covered Leaning Tree Removal Near Building — Kennesaw, GANeed help understanding the tree-work scope?
Request a free estimate for tree removal, pruning, debris hauling or undergrowth clearing in Kennesaw. We can explain what we observe on site and identify the local resource to check; we do not issue permits or determine approval.