Tree Trimming Grant Workshop for Homeowners - 05/19/2026

The City of North Miami held a Tree Trimming Grant Workshop on May 19, 2026, to introduce a new emergency tree trimming grant program for residents. Sponsored by Vice Mayor Cassandra Timothy and supported by the city council, the program offers one-time grants of up to $1,000 per qualifying tree to assist homeowners and renters with hazardous tree limb trimming. The city will not select contractors; instead, residents must hire licensed and registered arborists or tree trimmers and submit applications with photos or videos documenting the hazardous conditions. The workshop included detailed guidance on proper tree trimming practices, eligibility criteria, and the application process. City officials emphasized that the program is for emergency situations only, not for aesthetic trimming or tree removal, and that funding is limited and one-time. Questions from residents addressed issues such as neighbor consent, liability, trimming near power lines, and invasive species. The city plans to review applications promptly but noted the program is new and evolving.