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Woodbury City CouncilFriday, May 2, 2025
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Woodbury launches program to help homeowners remove ash trees

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The Emerald Ash Borer is destroying ash trees across the area, and as they die, they become brittle, unstable and a serious safety hazard.

Introduction of the Private Ash Tree Removal Assessment Program

So we created the Private Ash Tree Removal Assessment Program. It's a financing option to help homeowners pay for the upfront costs of ash tree removal.

Introduction of the Private Ash Tree Removal Assessment Program

The city pays upfront costs of the removal. Then that cost is added to your property taxes, just like a road repair project. Plus, the bond interest rates set for that year.

Introduction of the Private Ash Tree Removal Assessment Program

Rental properties, homeowner associations, and commercial properties are not eligible because the cost is tied to individual property taxes.

Introduction of the Private Ash Tree Removal Assessment Program

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Private Ash Tree Removal Assessment ProgramPlan

City program providing a financing option for ash tree removal on private properties.

2024 property tax statementOther

A required document for program application, available from the Washington County Taxpayer website.

conditional approval letterOther

Document received by applicants upon initial approval for the program.

assessment agreement and waiver documentOther

Document requiring a homeowner's signature and notarization to proceed with the program.

authorization letterOther

Document issued by the city allowing homeowners to begin tree removal work after all agreements are signed.

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