DeKalb County has launched a new program to help senior citizens by removing dangerous trees from their properties at no cost.
The DeKalb Senior Tree Removal Program, approved by the Board of Commissioners in Jan. 2025, is designed to remove hazardous trees that pose a threat.
To qualify for the program, applicants must be senior citizens aged 62 or older, own the property where the tree removal is needed, and have a household income at or below 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI). For a family of four, this income threshold is $68,520…