The City of Paducah is providing financial incentives to property owners to plant shade trees on single-family residential property. The Tree Voucher Program will help replenish Paducah’s tree canopy, educate the public about the benefits of planting trees, and remove barriers that may exist for residents interested in planting trees on their private property.

Applications for the Tree Voucher Program open to the public by November 15, 2025, with only one voucher per property/address. Applications will be accepted through January 9, 2026. After an application review period, $250 vouchers will be issued to approved applicants beginning February 1, 2026. Vouchers can be redeemed only at the participating nurseries for the purchase of an approved tree species and size.

Visit Tree Voucher Program for the full list of guidelines, tree species list, and an address checker to make sure the property is in the Paducah city limits.

The participating nurseries are as follows:
  • James Sanders Nursery - 4123 Schneidman Road, Paducah, KY, 42003, 270-443-8851
  • Edwards Nursery - 5600 Harris Road, Paducah, KY, 42001, 270-444-6271

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* 1. What is your name?

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* 2. What is your address? (This address may be different than the property address requested for the tree voucher.)

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* 3. What is your date of birth?

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* 5. Please provide contact phone numbers. (Provide at least one number.)

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* 6. What is your preferred method of contact?

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* 7. What is the address where the tree planting will take place?

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* 8. By participating in the City of Paducah’s Tree Voucher Program, I agree to comply with the Tree Voucher Program Guidelines, as well as all applicable local, state, and federal laws including but not limited to Paducah Code of Ordinances Section 118, utility marking requirements (e.g., “Call Before You Dig”), and any homeowner association or covenant restrictions regarding tree planting.

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* 9. I acknowledge that I am responsible for selecting a suitable tree in compliance with the City’s Approved Tree List and that I am responsible for any additional fees or costs beyond the purchase price of the tree.

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* 10. I hereby release the City of Paducah and each of its agents from any liability, claims, demands, causes of action, damages, or losses, whether to person or property, arising out of my participation in the Tree Voucher Program, whether caused by negligence or the action or inaction of any of the above parties.

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