Updated October 2026
New Tampa is inside the City of Tampa, so removing a tree 5 inches or more across needs a city permit and Grand Trees of 32 inches or more need public notice. Most New Tampa communities also require HOA approval before a tree is removed or replaced. Common jobs are pruning young trees, palm work and removals near homes.
Planned neighborhoods at the city's edge
New Tampa's communities were built over the last few decades among wetlands and preserved woods, with landscaped boulevards, golf courses and HOA rules for what can be planted and removed.
Our Tampa service office covers New Tampa, and we work with homeowners and community managers alike.
Community managers often book work for entrances, boulevards and common areas on a schedule. A pruning plan spreads the cost across the year and keeps trees clear of sidewalks, signs and sight lines at intersections.
Young trees and preserved woods
Street and yard trees planted by the builders are now reaching the size where structural pruning pays off, fixing weak forks before they become storm problems. Palms at entrances and pools need regular cleaning.
Homes backing onto preserved woods and wetlands have trees that stay regulated, so work at the back of the lot is checked first.
City of Tampa rules in New Tampa
New Tampa is inside the City of Tampa, so a permit is required to remove any tree 5 inches DBH or larger except listed invasive species, pruning needs a permit once a tree reaches 24 inches, and Grand Trees of 32 inches or more need public notice before removal. HOAs add their own approval step on top. We handle both approvals before work starts.
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New Tampa tree questions
Yes, so the city's tree permit rules apply.
Usually yes, on top of the city permit.
Usually not; preserve and wetland trees stay regulated.
Yes, training cuts now prevent weak forks.
Yes, from the community's approved list.
Yes, entrances, boulevards and common areas.