Standard Burn Permits
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Standard Burn Permit Applications:
It is mandatory to obtain a valid burn permit for all open outdoor burning for the purpose of disposing dried, natural vegetation grown on site. District permits are not required for small recreational or ceremonial campfires.
A standard burn permit authorizes an individual to burn a maximum of (1) 4-foot diameter burn pile at a time of approved materials. The fee for Standard Burn Permits is $20. Property must have a residence on-site. Burn hours are 6:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon on permissive burn days only - call 866-287-6329 (1-866-BURNDAY) to determine Burn Day status.
Standard Burn Permit holders in State Responsibility Areas (SRAs) are required to obtain a CAL FIRE Residential Burn Permit as of May 1st every year. These permits are required until the end of Fire Season is declared by CAL FIRE. To obtain a CAL FIRE permit, contact your local CAL FIRE Office, or follow the link here.
There are several ways to obtain a valid air quality Standard Burn Permit. District staff is available Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. to issue permits at our District office located at 707 L Street in Eureka. An application can also be downloaded, filled out, and mailed with a check or money order made payable to NCUAQMD.
If you have additional questions or require further assistance, staff are available to assist you at (707) 443-3093 or support@ncuaqmd.org