The City of Visalia offers financial assistance for Valley Oak (quercus lobata) Tree pruning or removal for low-income homeowners that meet income qualifications based on household size. The property where the tree resides must be your primary residence and you must own the home.
GUIDELINES FOR SEEKING ASSISTANCE:
1. Tree must be located on a private, residential lot.
2. Submit Intent to Prune Form or Removal Application to the Urban Forestry Division.
3. Submit an application for assistance for oak tree care.
Application will include:
a. Assistance for Oak Tree Form
b. Proof of Income (previous year’s taxable income documents) c. Proof of ownership
d. Intent to Prune Form, or the Oak Tree Removal Form
4. The supervisor, or his representative, will make an on-site inspection of the tree to be pruned to determine the extent of work necessary.
5. The supervisor or his representative will then agree upon a price for the tree pruning or tree removal with a Tree Maintenance Company that is under contract with the city.
6. If the entire cost of trimming was not covered based on the most recent HUD income limits the property owner will be responsible for the remaining percentage
For more information contact: 713-4020.
CITY OF VISALIA
VALLEY OAK PROTECTION ORDINANCE
CRITERIA FOR ASSISTANCE
RESIDENTIAL TREE CARE PROGRAM
JUNE 2023
FAMILY SIZE ANNUAL INCOME* ANNUAL INCOME* ANNUAL INCOME* ANNUAL INCOME* 1 28,900.00$ 46,200.00$ 58,650.00$ 70,400.00$ 2 33,000.00$ 52,800.00$ 67,050.00$ 80,450.00$ 3 37,150.00$ 59,400.00$ 75,400.00$ 90,500.00$ 4 41,250.00$ 65,950.00$ 83,800.00$ 100,550.00$ 5 44,550.00$ 71,250.00$ 90,500.00$ 108,600.00$ 6 47,850.00$ 76,550.00$ 97,200.00$ 116,650.00$ 7 51,150.00$ 81,800.00$ 103,900.00$ 124,700.00$ 8 54,450.00$ 87,100.00$ 110,600.00$ 132,750.00$
THE FOLLOWING BREAKDOWN WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF
ASSISTANCE
60% OF MEDIAN CITY WILL COVER 100% OF COST
80% OF MEDIAN CITY WILL COVER 75% OF COST
100% OF MEDIAN CITY WILL COVER 50% OF COST
120% OF MEDIAN CITY WILL COVER 25% OF COST
*NOTE: TAXABLE ANNUAL INCOME AFTER DEDUCTIONS
APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME
FAMILIES FOR OAK TREE PRUNING & REMOVALS
The City of Visalia offers financial assistance for Valley Oak Tree pruning or removals for low-income homeowners that meet income qualifications based on household size. The property where the tree resides must be your primary residence and you must own the home. For more i nformation contact:
559-713-4020.
APPLICANT:
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
EMAIL: ________________________________
HOMEOWNER RENTER
Please note: You must own your home to qualify
HOUSEHOLD ANNUAL INCOME: _________________________
LIST NUMBER OF PERSONS LIVING AT ABOVE ADDRESS
__________________ DOB: __________
__________________ DOB: __________
__________________ DOB: __________
__________________ DOB: __________
__________________ DOB: __________
You will need to include with this form:
1. Proof of income (previous year’s taxable income documents)
2. Ownership of the property you are requesting assistance for
Return this form to: 336 N Ben Maddox Way, Visalia, CA 93292, M-F 8am to 4pm.
Email: [email protected]
or Fax to: 559-713-4020.