Resolution 1-18 - Tree Compensation Schedule

Tree Compensation
Washington County has developed the following tree compensation schedule in an effort to develop a rational basis to compensate for the loss of residential shade trees caused by the construction of roadway projects. This tree schedule is a hardwood tree schedule and applies only to residential trees.

Tree Payment Schedule
  • Tree diameter measurements shall be taken at a point 18 inches above the base of the tree per Iowa DOT standard specifications.
  • Hardwood trees such as oak, walnut, hard maple or ash, including pine and evergreen trees:
    • 6 inches or less - $ 75
    • > 6 - 9 inches - $100
    • > 9 - 12 inches - $200
    • > 12 - 24 inches - $300
    • > 24 - 36 inches - $400
    • > 36 - $500
  • Scrub, volunteer, split, topped, damaged, etc. trees: No compensation paid.
  • Trees planted in, or trunk encroaching on, existing roadway easement area: No compensation paid.
  • Compensation for softwood trees shall be at 1/3 the rate for hardwood trees.
  • The landowner may salvage the tree for the log and/or firewood.