Frequently Asked Questions

Q: There is a dead tree located on the right-of-way, leaning toward my property. Can Public Works remove it?

I f a tree is located within a public County right-of-way, Leon County Public Works crews can inspect it. Trees may be removed if they pose a safety hazard or are dead or structurally compromised. To request an inspection, submit a service request through the Citizens Connect App , or call 850-606-1400. If the tree is on private property, removal is the property owner's responsibility.

Does Leon County Public Works maintain private roads?

While Leon County Public Works manages the construction and upkeep of hundreds of miles of county public roads, we are also committed to helping neighborhoods with the repair and maintenance of private roadways through our Private Road Program, which provides maintenance services to private roads on a cost-share basis. For details about the Private Road Program, visit the Repair and Maintenance of Private Roads webpage, or call 850-606-1400.

There is an illegal dumping on my private road. Can Leon County Public Works remove it?

Public Works crews remove debris from public County roadways if the debris poses a safety hazard to motorists. If dumping occurs on private property:

Property owners are responsible for removal.
You can report illegal dumping to County Code Enforcement.

There is a dead tree located on the right-of-way, leaning toward my property. Can Public Works remove it?

If a tree is located within a public County right-of-way, Leon County Public Works crews can inspect it. Trees may be removed if they pose a safety hazard or are dead or structurally compromised. To request an inspection, submit a service request through the Citizens Connect App, or call 850-606-1400. If the tree is on private property, removal is the property owner's responsibility.

There is a dead animal on my property. Can Public Works pick it up?

Leon County Public Works removes deceased animals from public roads and rights-of-way for safety reasons. Animals located on private property must be handled by the property owner or a private removal service. If the animal is blocking a public roadway, submit a service request through the Citizens Connect App or call 850-606-1400.

There is a tree that is dying on an easement owned by Leon County. Can the tree be removed?

Some County easements are located on private property. If you believe a tree is within a County easement and may pose a hazard, we can conduct an inspection. To request an inspection, submit a service request through the Citizens Connect App or call 850-606-1500.

My yard is not accessible for truck mosquito spraying. Is hand spraying available?

Hand spraying is not available through Leon County Mosquito Control. If your property is inaccessible for truck spraying, you may consider hiring a licensed private pest control provider for targeted treatment and consider eliminating standing water around your home to reduce mosquito activity. For questions about mosquito services, visit the Leon County Mosquito Control webpage, or call 850-606-1400.

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