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.
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
For information and permits required outside the SRA / CAL FIRE jurisdiction, contact your local city/county fire authority and regional air district.
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Homeowners should always check with their local CAL FIRE station and local air quality management agency before burning.
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California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection · CAL FIRE burn permits (opens in a new tab)
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CAL FIRE Burn Permits
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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
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.
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Once you submit the application, your permit, if approved, will be emailed to you.
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California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection · CAL FIRE burn permits (opens in a new tab)
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Apply for/Renew Residential Burn Permit
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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
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California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection · CAL FIRE burn permits (opens in a new tab)
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General and Broadcast Burn Permits
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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
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California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection · CAL FIRE burn permits (opens in a new tab)
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Check Your Eligibility
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Read the official current status for CAL FIRE units, then independently check the local air district. CountyWiki does not republish a current permission or suspension from a snapshot.
Service area: Live CAL FIRE restriction information; only applicable within the listed CAL FIRE jurisdictions Area details & sources
If the status in your county is marked as "Burning Allowed", you still must confirm that it is a permissive burn day with your local air district.
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Current Residential Burn Status
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