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Vaughan tree and bench dedications: fees and guarantees
Vaughan, Ontario, Canada
Dedicate a park tree or bench with a plaque through Vaughan’s service portal. Applications are year-round, but installation is seasonal.
Key information
Dedicate a park tree or bench with a plaque through Vaughan’s service portal. Applications are year-round, but installation is seasonal.
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Application, location and installation
Apply and pay through the Tree and Bench Dedication service portal. Dedications can mark a person, milestone or special occasion, including birthdays, anniversaries, achievements or a celebration of life.
Request a location, but the city reviews safety and operational feasibility and may change it. The page broadly refers to parks and open space, then specifically restricts dedication tree planting to city parks. Use a city-park request for a tree and ask staff about any other proposed location.
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2026 fees and receipt limits
A tree with plaque costs $1,603.50 plus a $154.50 processing fee, both before HST. A bench with plaque costs $3,303.09 plus a $73.87 processing fee, both before HST. Confirm the current total through the portal before paying.
The city does not issue a donation receipt because a dedication is a paid service. That differs from fundraising programs that may offer charitable donation receipts.
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Species, guarantees and maintenance
Trees are deciduous, with species and planting site approved by the city; conifers are generally not recommended. Trees are guaranteed for one year after planting and are not replaced after that guarantee period. The program describes benches as permanent.
Applicants cannot specify an installation date because weather, nursery supply, contractors and park work affect timing. The city notifies the applicant after installation by phone or email. City staff maintain dedications as they do other city trees and benches. Questions go to service@vaughan.ca or 905-832-2281.
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How to start
- Step 1
Choose a tree or bench and a proposed city-park location.
- Step 2
Review processing fees, tax and guarantee terms.
- Step 3
Apply and pay through the portal, then await seasonal installation notice.
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Published 2026 dedication costs
- Bench3,303.09 CAD
- Tree1,603.5 CAD
| Dedication | Item with plaque | Processing | Guarantee statement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tree | $1,603.50 | $154.50 | One year after planting |
| Bench | $3,303.09 | $73.87 | Described as permanent |
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Questions and answers
Can I apply at any time of year?
Yes. Applications are accepted year-round, but installation is seasonal.
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Where do I apply and pay?
The Tree and Bench Dedication service portal.
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What is the 2026 tree price?
$1,603.50 plus a $154.50 processing fee, both before HST.
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What is the 2026 bench price?
$3,303.09 plus a $73.87 processing fee, both before HST.
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Will I receive a donation receipt?
No. The city treats the dedication as a service.
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Can I choose any installation date?
No. Weather, supply, contractor and park work affect timing.
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When will I hear that installation is done?
The city contacts the applicant by phone or email after completion.
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Can I request a tree species?
The city approves species; dedication trees are deciduous and conifers are generally not recommended.
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How long is a tree guaranteed?
One year after planting; the city says it is not replaced after that period.
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Who maintains the tree or bench?
City parks and forestry staff, like other city assets.
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Official links
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