PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

The City of Wilmington has created a pilot program to help qualified low-income homeowners address problems with trees on private property. This includes trimming of branches and removal of dead trees. Work will be capped at $6,000.00 per tree with a limit of one tree per applicant. Work will only be performed after the City Arborist inspects the tree and determines that the work is necessary.

A third-party private contractor will perform the work in accordance with the Arborist’s instructions. Funds are limited and will be distributed on a triage basis. Priority will be given to homeowners who have received a citation from the Department of Licenses and Inspections.

If the tree’s branches are touching a wire, the work must be performed by the organization responsible for that wire. Applicants will be referred to Delmarva, Verizon, Comcast, or other responsible utilities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:

Applicants must have a household income of 80 percent of the area median income or less. A chart of qualifying incomes is attached.

• A Federal 1040 Tax Return Form must be provided.
• Proof of ownership and primary residence must be provided.
• If referred by Licenses and Inspections, a copy of the citation must be provided. 
• All Requests Are Subject to Approval by Public Works.

For more details about the Tree Removal and Trimming Pilot Program, please review the document below.

Tree Removal and Trimming FAQ

http://www.huduser.org/portal/datasets