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You must verify that burning is currently allowed in your county and that it is a permissive burn day. Appropriate contact information will be provided with your permit. </p> <p> </p> <a href=/before-you-burn class="button btn btn-secondary text-uppercase"> <span class="button__text"> <span>Learn Before You Burn</span> </span> </a> <span class="post-icon icon-arrow-up-right ps-2" aria-hidden="true"></span> </div> <div class="steps__img-wrapper"> <div class="steps__img" style="background-image: url('https://34c031f8-c9fd-4018-8c5a-4159cdff6b0d-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/-/media/burn-permit-website/images/fall-cleanup.jpeg?mw=1440&rev=7c7801ae42de4a3792963a59825b070e&hash=5052A967F7D4210D90B1A7A7B97170D8');"></div> </div> </li> <li class="steps__item-wrapper"> <div class="steps__text-wrapper"> <h2 class="steps__heading">Verify</h2> <p>Enter your address on this map to confirm that you are within the State Responsibility Area. CAL FIRE Permits are only valid for SRA residents or where CAL FIRE has jurisdiction. Once you've confirmed you are within CAL FIRE's jurisdiction, return to this page to continue your application. </p> <p> </p> <a href=https://calfire-forestry.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/lookup/index.html?appid=123729e886fc4eafbc7f14d7c8c5083e class="button btn btn-secondary text-uppercase"> <span class="button__text"> <span>Check Your Eligibility</span> </span> </a> <span class="post-icon icon-arrow-up-right ps-2" aria-hidden="true"></span> </div> <div class="steps__img-wrapper"> <div class="steps__img" style="background-image: url('https://34c031f8-c9fd-4018-8c5a-4159cdff6b0d-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/-/media/burn-permit-website/images/mountain-home.jpeg?mw=1440&rev=e8709d5abea443ca810c8f670616ddaf&hash=9F592905A193EFAFB211CCC34DBE0B03');"></div> </div> </li> <li class="steps__item-wrapper"> <div class="steps__text-wrapper"> <h2 class="steps__heading">Apply</h2> <p>Once you've planned your burn and verified that your burn meets all local regulations, complete the <strong>Residential Burn permit</strong> application process through our application website. Provide all required information, watch a short safety video, agree to follow safety rules, and your permit, if approved, will be emailed to you. If you have not received notification from CAL FIRE within three days of submission or have any questions, please submit a <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsurvey123.arcgis.com%2Fshare%2F498e0c624b8041e0b45b0eb2c22a9dd0%3Ffield%3ABlankForm%3DYes%26field%3AProject_f%3DBurn%2520Permits&data=05%7C02%7Csean.mcfadden%40fire.ca.gov%7C5c730db517ed4be0090a08dc58ec210f%7C447a4ca05405454dad68c98a520261f8%7C1%7C0%7C638483018399728130%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=UmxZb%2Fr30sfkbf373V9TKnprZ3n32kfsf2cc3GuCuII%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="Verified" originalsrc="https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/498e0c624b8041e0b45b0eb2c22a9dd0?field:BlankForm=Yes&field:Project_f=Burn%20Permits" shash="syZIe/FXUDbA2j+5/ZFBp3BvgazRv5VJQkdz4uz8IxPDaJUWyIOXeyA8v4xUsEoydiCnpbQcmTfsqwSVQl6lItMkkyMSzCZLBCwUxCK+WouiIBUNbrUwpjf9b5Hc+A/6LmTfXrmrWrtGyyFqDjjcWBsDgfrX7dVIYVMvtC4+IR0=" title="Original URL: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/498e0c624b8041e0b45b0eb2c22a9dd0?field:BlankForm=Yes&field:Project_f=Burn%20Permits. Click or tap if you trust this link." data-linkindex="0" style="color: #1a264a; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; line-height: inherit;">Help Desk ticket</a>.</p> <a href=https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/b9a43b21f5af42909fd85397cf5fe9a9 class="button btn btn-secondary text-uppercase"> <span class="button__text"> <span>APPLY FOR RESIDENTIAL BURN PERMIT</span> </span> </a> <span class="post-icon icon-arrow-up-right ps-2" aria-hidden="true"></span> </div> <div class="steps__img-wrapper"> <div class="steps__img" style="background-image: url('https://34c031f8-c9fd-4018-8c5a-4159cdff6b0d-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/-/media/burn-permit-website/images/apply-digitally.png?mw=1440&rev=3c2bac6f75fd45e2baa3d76504472673&hash=2F3176DCA60FDF88AF83443A39385C7C');"></div> </div> </li> </ol> </div> </div> </div> <div class="section abstract-grid " > <div class="section__pre"> <div class="container"> <div class="mb-4 mb-md-6"> <div class="rich-text abstract-grid__desc"> <h2>Burn Permit Options</h2> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="section__main"> <div class="container"> <div class="iterator row position-relative"> <div class="iterator__item col-md-4 mb-5"> <div class="abstract rounded bg-white"> <div class="abstract__image ratio ratio-4x3 rounded mb-4" style="background-image: url('https://34c031f8-c9fd-4018-8c5a-4159cdff6b0d-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/-/media/burn-permit-website/images/residential4x4pile.jpg?mw=645&rev=d0f4d527351c4a1296cbd4a19dee5544&hash=8168A1646C3B153DC7863D4EF72457F5')"> </div> <div class="abstract__content"> <div class="abstract__pre "> <a href="https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/b9a43b21f5af42909fd85397cf5fe9a9"> <h2 class="h5"> <span class="heading__main font-weight-bold">Residential Burn Permit</span> </h2> </a> </div> <div class="abstract__main "> <p>This permit is intended for the disposal of the combustible or flammable vegetative material from a single- or two-family dwelling unit or residence by burning outdoors in small burn piles, no larger than 4 ft x 4 ft. Residential burning is not agricultural, including prescribed, burning.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="iterator__item col-md-4 mb-5"> <div class="abstract rounded bg-white"> <div class="abstract__image ratio ratio-4x3 rounded mb-4" style="background-image: url('https://34c031f8-c9fd-4018-8c5a-4159cdff6b0d-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/-/media/burn-permit-website/images/other-burns2.jpg?mw=645&rev=315babe907554f4cb71e9e91f02c3f1b&hash=D40CD83225CBCCB2D48C195FEA8DD56F')"> </div> <div class="abstract__content"> <div class="abstract__pre "> <a href="https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/00ee61c040784b378f66e969570ba668"> <h2 class="h5"> <span class="heading__main font-weight-bold">Permits for Other Projects</span> </h2> </a> </div> <div class="abstract__main "> <span class="ui-provider ed bls bhz buw bux buy buz bva bvb bvc bvd bve bvf bvg bvh bvi bvj bvk bvl bvm bvn bvo bvp bvq bvr bvs bvt bvu bvv bvw bvx bvy bvz bwa bwb" dir="ltr"></span> <p><span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr">Other burn permits (LE-5 and LE-7/8) include those for large pile burning, agricultural burns, incinerators, hazardous projects that could cause a fire (such as outdoor welding), and larger controlled applications of fire to the land for fuel reduction purposes. These permits are reviewed by Unit staff and might require a site inspection. </span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="iterator__item col-md-4 mb-5"> <div class="abstract rounded bg-white"> <div class="abstract__image ratio ratio-4x3 rounded mb-4" style="background-image: url('https://34c031f8-c9fd-4018-8c5a-4159cdff6b0d-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/-/media/burn-permit-website/images/camp-fire.png?mw=645&rev=045db5707dd649299a73494a8b14c613&hash=E4C5FA6CE44CE693A05DB8451CDAE313')"> </div> <div class="abstract__content"> <div class="abstract__pre "> <a href="https://readyforwildfire.org/permits/"> <h2 class="h5"> <span class="heading__main font-weight-bold">Campfire Permits</span> </h2> </a> </div> <div class="abstract__main "> <span style="line-height: 107%;">Secure a campfire permit to enjoy responsible wilderness camping with a fire. Verify the allowed locations and adhere to safety guidelines to protect natural areas and prevent wildfire.</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="section section--with-image-overlap"> <div class="section__main"> <div class="container"> <div id="b6648af1-6f00-452a-bacb-4880c5e44003" class="promo-content promo-content--region-size-thirds promo-content--text-region-left promo-content--text-region-bottom promo-content--padding-lg promo-content--bg-gradient-mobile promo-content--bg-primary"> <div class="promo-content__text-region promo-content__text-region--align-bottom"> <div class="rich-text"> <h2 class="h3"></h2> <h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>IMPORTANT</strong></h4> <p style="text-align: center;"> <img src="https://34c031f8-c9fd-4018-8c5a-4159cdff6b0d-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/-/media/burn-permit-website/images/permit-icon.jpg?h=107&w=82.3333&rev=01adab87d0ff4d22b649eef43980691f&hash=08BA82EB283ACC893E88143C194AC05D" style="height: 107px; width: 82.3333px; left: 530.111px; top: 40.7778px;" alt="Permit Icon" /><br /> <span class="ui-provider ed bls bhz buw bux buy buz bva bvb bvc bvd bve bvf bvg bvh bvi bvj bvk bvl bvm bvn bvo bvp bvq bvr bvs bvt bvu bvv bvw bvx bvy bvz bwa bwb" dir="ltr">CAL FIRE Burn Permits are only for within the State Responsibility Area (SRA) or where CAL FIRE has jurisdiction. <br /> For information and permits required outside the SRA / CAL FIRE jurisdiction, contact your local city/county fire authority and regional air district. <br /> Violations of any Burning Permit Terms are a violation of State Law. </span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </main>   <footer class="global-footer"> <div class="section mega-footer section--primary pb-5"> <div class="section__main"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md"> <div class="branding"> <a class="branding__link" aria-label="Office of the State Fire Marshal" href="/"> <img role="img" src="/assets/img/BurnPermit/calfire-BurnPermit-wordmark.svg?v=1" alt="Cal FIRE Burn Permit"> <span class="branding__text"> </span> </a> </div> <div class="module mb-6 mb-sm-0"> <div class="module__pre"> <h2 class="subheading"> <span class="heading__main">Permit Information</span> </h2> </div> <div class="module__main"> <div class="rich-text"> <ul class="gap-3 list-unstyled vstack"> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_llJU5lJhmc">Hazard Reduction Burning Video</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://view.genial.ly/642316d7cc6cde001340e5c1/interactive-content-calfire-burn-permit-flowchart">Which Permit is Right for You</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-md"> <div class="module mb-6 mb-sm-0"> <div class="module__pre"> <h2 class="subheading"> <span class="heading__main">Related Programs</span> </h2> </div> <div class="module__main"> <div class="rich-text"> <ul class="gap-3 list-unstyled vstack"> <li> <a href="https://www.fire.ca.gov/dspace">Defensible Space</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.fire.ca.gov/home-hardening">Home Hardening</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-md"> <div class="module mb-6 mb-sm-0"> <div class="module__pre"> <h2 class="subheading"> <span class="heading__main">Resources</span> </h2> </div> <div class="module__main"> <div class="rich-text"> <ul class="gap-3 list-unstyled vstack"> <li> <a href="https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/california-air-districts">California Air Districts</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://calfire-forestry.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/lookup/index.html?appid=123729e886fc4eafbc7f14d7c8c5083e">SRA Jurisdiction Viewer</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="footer footer--standout"> <div class="footer__links"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col"> <ul class="footer__links-list font-weight-bold"> <li><a href="#skip-to-content">Back to Top</a></li> <li><a href="/accessibility">Accessibility</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.fire.ca.gov/conditions-of-use/">Conditions of Use</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.fire.ca.gov/privacy-policy/">Privacy Policy</a></li> <li><a href="/site-map">Site Map</a></li> <li><a href="mailto:BurnPermitsSupport@fire.ca.gov">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="footer__copyright"> <div class="container"> Copyright © 2024 State of California </div> </div> </div> </footer> <button class="return-top"> <span class="visually-hidden">Back to top</span> </button> <script src="/assets/js/main.min.js?date=2024-06-18"></script> <script src="/assets/js/jquery.cookie.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <script src="/assets/js/BurnPermitcustom.js?date=2023-10-23" type="text/javascript"></script> <script type="text/javascript"> function googleTranslateElementInit() { new google.translate.TranslateElement({ pageLanguage: 'en', gaTrack: true, gaId: 'UA-12131957-10' }, 'google_translate_element'); 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