AKA Tree Service Helps Atlanta Homeowners Navigate Tree Removal Permits Under the City’s 2026 Tree Ordinance

Norcross, GA / Storyteller / Nov 11, 2026 /AKA Tree Service, a company that serves metro Atlanta homeowners from offices in Norcross, Alpharetta, and Oakwood, is helping homeowners understand Atlanta’s updated tree ordinance and navigate the permit process before removing a tree.Many homeowners aren’t sure what changed on January 1, 2026, or what they need in place before a removal. AKA’s arborists are sharing what they know about the new rules and offering hands-on help for residents who don’t know where to start.AKA Tree ServiceWhat Changed in 2026Atlanta City Council approved the first major rewrite of its Tree Protection Ordinance since 2001. Starting January 1, 2026, the tree removal fee called “recompense” rose to $140 per diameter inch of trunk.Under the old rules, homeowners paid $100 per tree plus $30 per inch. Now, a 20-inch tree removed without a replacement carries $2,800 in recompense.

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