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CAL FIRE burn permit information

Fire protection agency function; provider and jurisdiction must be verified.[1]

Source checked October 26, 2026[1]
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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.

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CAL FIRE Burn Permits (opens in a new tab)[3]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 [2]

Before you start

Eligibility & access · CAL FIRE burn-permit jurisdiction
CAL FIRE Burn Permits are only for within the State Responsibility Area (SRA) or where CAL FIRE has jurisdiction. [12]
Availability
For information and permits required outside the SRA / CAL FIRE jurisdiction, contact your local city/county fire authority and regional air district. [13]
Appointments · General and broadcast burn permits
These permits are reviewed by Unit staff and might require a site inspection. [18]
Availability
Homeowners should always check with their local CAL FIRE station and local air quality management agency before burning. [19]
Availability
No household trash or garbage can be burned outdoors at residences. [20]
Apply for/Renew Residential Burn Permit (opens in a new tab)[5]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 [4]

Before you start

Eligibility & access
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. [15]
Availability · 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. [16]
Availability
Once you submit the application, your permit, if approved, will be emailed to you. [17]
General and Broadcast Burn Permits (opens in a new tab)[7]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 [6]

Check Your Eligibility (opens in a new tab)[9]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 [8]

Current Residential Burn Status (opens in a new tab)[11]Official instructions

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 [10]

Before you start

Availability · Fire-agency status and local air permission are separate checks
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. [14]

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Sources & last checked5 source pages · 21 citations

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  1. [1] CAL FIRE state department profile (opens in a new tab)

    State of California · Official page, exact named resource or scoped programme paragraph
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
  2. [2] CAL FIRE burn permits (opens in a new tab)

    California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection · Official page, exact named resource or scoped programme paragraph
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    CAL FIRE Burn Permits are only for within the State Responsibility Area (SRA) or where CAL FIRE has jurisdiction.
  3. [3] CAL FIRE burn permits (opens in a new tab)

    California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection · Official page, exact named resource or scoped programme paragraph
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    CAL FIRE Burn Permits
  4. [4] CAL FIRE burn permits (opens in a new tab)

    California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection · Official page, exact named resource or scoped programme paragraph
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    CAL FIRE Burn Permits are only for within the State Responsibility Area (SRA) or where CAL FIRE has jurisdiction.
  5. [5] CAL FIRE burn permits (opens in a new tab)

    California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection · Official page, exact named resource or scoped programme paragraph
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    Apply for/Renew Residential Burn Permit
  6. [6] CAL FIRE burn permits (opens in a new tab)

    California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection · Official page, exact named resource or scoped programme paragraph
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    CAL FIRE Burn Permits are only for within the State Responsibility Area (SRA) or where CAL FIRE has jurisdiction.
  7. [7] CAL FIRE burn permits (opens in a new tab)

    California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection · Official page, exact named resource or scoped programme paragraph
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    General and Broadcast Burn Permits
  8. [8] CAL FIRE burn permits (opens in a new tab)

    California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection · Official page, exact named resource or scoped programme paragraph
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    CAL FIRE Burn Permits are only for within the State Responsibility Area (SRA) or where CAL FIRE has jurisdiction.
  9. [9] CAL FIRE burn permits (opens in a new tab)

    California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection · Official page, exact named resource or scoped programme paragraph
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    Check Your Eligibility
  10. [10] Current residential burn status (opens in a new tab)

    California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection · Official page, exact named resource or scoped programme paragraph
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    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.
  11. [11] Current residential burn status (opens in a new tab)

    California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection · Official page, exact named resource or scoped programme paragraph
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    Current Residential Burn Status
  12. [12] CAL FIRE burn permits (opens in a new tab)

    California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection · Official page, exact named resource or scoped programme paragraph
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    CAL FIRE Burn Permits are only for within the State Responsibility Area (SRA) or where CAL FIRE has jurisdiction.
  13. [13] CAL FIRE burn permits (opens in a new tab)

    California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection · Official page, exact named resource or scoped programme paragraph
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    For information and permits required outside the SRA / CAL FIRE jurisdiction, contact your local city/county fire authority and regional air district.
  14. [14] Current residential burn status (opens in a new tab)

    California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection · Official page, exact named resource or scoped programme paragraph
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    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.
  15. [15] CAL FIRE burn permits (opens in a new tab)

    California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection · Official page, exact named resource or scoped programme paragraph
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    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.
  16. [16] CAL FIRE burn permits (opens in a new tab)

    California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection · Official page, exact named resource or scoped programme paragraph
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    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.
  17. [17] CAL FIRE burn permits (opens in a new tab)

    California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection · Official page, exact named resource or scoped programme paragraph
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    Once you submit the application, your permit, if approved, will be emailed to you.
  18. [18] CAL FIRE burn permits (opens in a new tab)

    California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection · Official page, exact named resource or scoped programme paragraph
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    These permits are reviewed by Unit staff and might require a site inspection.
  19. [19] Before you burn (opens in a new tab)

    California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection · Official page, exact named resource or scoped programme paragraph
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    Homeowners should always check with their local CAL FIRE station and local air quality management agency before burning.
  20. [20] Before you burn (opens in a new tab)

    California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection · Official page, exact named resource or scoped programme paragraph
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    No household trash or garbage can be burned outdoors at residences.
  21. [21] Burn permits state service (opens in a new tab)

    State of California · Official page, exact named resource or scoped programme paragraph
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    916-653-5123
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