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Fire prevention and permits in California

Fire prevention and permits.

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In California, 1 state agency publishes 4 official links for this service. Reviewed requirements cover availability notices (5), eligibility (2) and appointments (1).

Before you start · 3 things to check
  • A burn permit, CAL FIRE restriction status and the local air district's permissive-day decision are separate requirements.
  • Open the official current tool before burning. CountyWiki does not publish a snapshot as today's permission.
  • Residential hazard-reduction burning, agricultural/prescribed burning and indoor wood-burning restrictions follow different programmes.

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CAL FIRE burn permit information

CAL FIRE permitting applies only in State Responsibility Areas or where CAL FIRE has jurisdiction. County navigation does not establish address eligibility or permission to burn.

CAL FIRE Burn Permits (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Check CAL FIRE jurisdiction, permit type, fire restrictions and local air-district permission before applying.

Service area: State information available throughout California; permits apply only within CAL FIRE jurisdiction Area details & sources

Service availability

For information and permits required outside the SRA / CAL FIRE jurisdiction, contact your local city/county fire authority and regional air district.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Service availability

Homeowners should always check with their local CAL FIRE station and local air quality management agency before burning.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Source checked October 26, 2026

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection · CAL FIRE burn permits (opens in a new tab)

Official page, exact named resource or scoped programme paragraph

CAL FIRE Burn Permits

Saved evidence: 3be4b7b00c560f2e · Agent source review

Apply for/Renew Residential Burn Permit (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Official application referral for residential hazard-reduction piles. Completing the application does not establish current burn permission.

Service area: CAL FIRE residential application information; verify SRA or other CAL FIRE jurisdiction first Area details & sources

Published residential burn-season guidance ending April 30, 2027; permissive-day restrictions still apply

Please note that you only need to apply for a Residential Burn Permit once during a burn season; an approved permit will be valid on any permissive burn day through April 30, 2027.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Service availability

Once you submit the application, your permit, if approved, will be emailed to you.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Source checked October 26, 2026

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection · CAL FIRE burn permits (opens in a new tab)

Official page, exact named resource or scoped programme paragraph

Apply for/Renew Residential Burn Permit

Saved evidence: 3be4b7b00c560f2e · Agent source review

General and Broadcast Burn Permits (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Separate general/broadcast permit referral for larger projects. Unit review and possible inspection apply.

Service area: CAL FIRE general and broadcast permit information; local jurisdiction must be confirmed Area details & sources

Source checked October 26, 2026

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection · CAL FIRE burn permits (opens in a new tab)

Official page, exact named resource or scoped programme paragraph

General and Broadcast Burn Permits

Saved evidence: 3be4b7b00c560f2e · Agent source review

Check Your Eligibility (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Open the official jurisdiction viewer before applying. No address was entered and no parcel-level determination is made by CountyWiki.

Service area: State Responsibility Area lookup; no CountyWiki parcel eligibility determination Area details & sources

Source checked October 26, 2026

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection · CAL FIRE burn permits (opens in a new tab)

Official page, exact named resource or scoped programme paragraph

Check Your Eligibility

Saved evidence: 3be4b7b00c560f2e · Agent source review

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