# Tree Roots in Portland, OR: Who Pays? | Who Pays the Repair?

> Who pays for tree roots in Portland, OR? Owner maintains trees on their property AND the adjacent right-of-way planting strip (Title 11).

**Who pays:** owner

Portland: the property owner pays, Portland Street Tree Care.

**Boundary:** Owner maintains trees on their property AND the adjacent right-of-way planting strip (Title 11).

**Property owner:** Adjacent property owner responsible for street-tree maintenance in the right-of-way (City Code Title 11 §11.60); city-funded Street Tree Care program supplements but does not replace the duty.

**City / agency:** City runs a funded Street Tree Care program (inspection/pruning/removal/replanting).

## Sources
- [11.60.060 Tree Maintenance Specifications and Responsibilities.](https://www.portland.gov/code/11/60) — "It is the duty of every owner of property to maintain trees located on the property or on the adjacent street planting area in accordance with this Section. Further, the owner must be responsible for all costs associated with such maintenance, removal and any tree replacement, if required." (accessed 2026-09-27)
- [Street Tree Care - Frequently Asked Questions.](https://www.portland.gov/trees/street-tree-care) — "Property owners are still responsible for maintaining trees located on their property and on the adjacent street planting area (the right-of-way)" (accessed 2026-09-27)

_Last verified 2026-08-19. Source: Who Pays the Repair? — https://whopaystherepair.com/rules/portland-or-tree-roots/ — every claim checked against a primary source before publication (see /methodology/)._