Miami-Dade County · Florida
Tree removal in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Bay Harbor Islands, in Miami-Dade County: 47 storm reports that mention trees across the county, 2016–2025. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- with trees across Miami-Dade County
- 47
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Miami-Dade County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 75 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 47 |
| Tornado reports | 16 |
Full record for Miami-Dade County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Miami-Dade County
| Hurricanes | Very high |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Homes in Bay Harbor Islands
| Households | 2,170 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 1 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1968 |
Most homes here are attached or in apartment buildings, where trees often stand on shared or association land.
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Florida Power & Light Co |
|---|---|
| City of Homestead |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Bay Harbor Islands
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1968, among older trees
- Should it come down?
- Tree on power lines
- Pruning instead of removal
- Choosing a crew
Rules in Florida
Florida: no statewide tree-work license turned up in our research, so proof of liability insurance and workers’ compensation is the thing to ask for.
Florida: with an ISA-certified arborist’s or licensed landscape architect’s written finding of unacceptable risk, a city or county may not require a permit to remove a tree at a single-family home (section 163.045). Permits
Claim complaints: Florida Department of Financial Services.