Residential Hazardous Tree Program

The Community Redevelopment Agency’s Residential Hazardous Tree Program provides tree trimming and/or removal services to income-qualifying homeowners located within Escambia County’s designated redevelopment districts. The tree or limb must present a danger to the homeowners’ or neighbor’s primary residence and show obvious signs of rot or damage. Funding is based on availability and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. All services provided under this program will be conducted by a licensed and insured contractor provided by the CRA. Funding for this program is provided by Tax Incremental Financing.
Eligibility Eligibility Guidelines:
- Property must be located in an Escambia County-designated redevelopment district
- Property must be zoned residential and used for residential purposes
- Property must be homestead exempt
- Household income must not exceed 80 percent of Escambia County Median Area Income, as defined in the Escambia County Median Area Income Guidelines (2023) listed below.
- Tree or limb must have obvious signs of rot or damage and present a danger to an adjacent residence
- Property must not have outstanding judgment liens, code violations, and/or delinquent taxes
Project must have been approved by the Community Redevelopment Agency prior to commencement.
Escambia County Median Area Income Guidelines (2024)
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Eligible Improvements:
- Hazardous Tree Trimming
- Hazardous Tree Removal
To Apply:
- Complete the Residential Hazardous Tree Application.
- Submit your application and supporting documentation by:
a. Drop application off at 221 Palafox Place, Suite 320, Pensacola FL 32502
b. Fax application to 850-595-3218
c. Email to CRA@myescambia.com
If you'd like your application reviewed by one of our program managers, please call our office at 850-595-3217 during business hours to schedule an appointment.