Outdoor Burning

ANNUAL NO BURN PERIOD AND STAGE 1 BURN BAN ENDS OCTOBER 1, 2026

Effective October 1, our annual no-burn period and Stage 1 burn ban ended. Residential yard debris burning is once again allowed in approved areas with a valid burn permit.

A few quick reminders:

  • A burn permit is required for all residential yard debris burning.
  • Yard debris burning is not allowed in all areas. Restrictions apply within city limits, non-attainment areas, and urban growth boundaries (view map linked below). 
  • Recreational fires are allowed without a permit when they meet recreational fire requirements.

Not Sure If Burning Is Allowed at Your Address?

Check the permanent no-burn zone map to see whether your property is located in a restricted area.

View Permanent No-Burn Zone Map

Apply for a burn permit through Community Connect.

REQUEST BURN PERMIT

Burning restrictions are in effect June 1st through September 30th each year. Permits processed during this timeframe will not be valid for burning until the restriction period ends.

How to Request a Burn Permit 

All residential burn permits are now processed exclusively through our Community Connect portal.  Follow the steps below to request your Residential Burn Permit. With Immediate Approval, you won’t have to wait for business hours. Your permit will be approved instantly, available in the Community Connect portal, and emailed directly to you.  Once you create an account you will use that same account each year you submit your request.

How to request your burn permit:

Step1: View/Download the Step-by-Step Guide

View our detailed instructional guide (PDF) for a clear walkthrough of the process.

Step 2: Create Your User Profile

Set up a profile for your home or property on the Community Connect portal: Sign up / First Due – Community Connect

Step 3: Request Your Burn Permit

If your address is within an authorized area for residential yard debris burning, you’ll be able to complete your burn permit request.

Important Information for Burn Permit Requests 

Out of Jurisdiction: If your address is outside our service area, you’ll be notified during account creation, and you won’t be able to complete the registration process.

Permanent No-Burning Zones: If your address is within our jurisdiction but in a permanent no-burning zone, you’ll encounter an error when attempting to request a permit.  See our FAQ section below for more information about the permanent no-burning zone. 

One Account per Household: Only 1 (one) account is needed per address. The system allows only one permit request per address and prevents duplicate submissions.

Multiple Burning Locations: If you have multiple properties within the allowable burn area, you can create separate permits for each location using your one account. The system will default to show the permit for the primary address associated with your account. However, each permit will be emailed to the address listed on your profile.