Burn Permit

During certain times of the year, residential landscape debris burning of dead vegetation is allowed. However, homeowners should always check with their local  fire station and South Coast Air Quality Management District before burning. 

• Checking Air Quality: visit the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s website  to see whether or not air quality conditions permit burning
• Obtaining a burn permit: check the  Fire Station Locations page to locate the fire station near you.

Burn permit requirements:

• Maximum pile size 4 foot in diameter.
• Clear all flammable material and vegetation within 10-feet of the outer edge of pile.
• Keep a water supply close to the burning site.
• An adult should be in attendance with a shovel until the fire is out.
• No burning shall be undertaken unless weather conditions (particularly wind) are such that burning can be considered safe. No household trash or garbage can be burned outdoors at residences.

Other considerations:

• Dry, natural vegetation, grown on the property can still be burned outdoors in open piles, unless prohibited by local ordinances
• Burning can only be done on permissive burn days
• Burn permits are only valid on “Permissive Burn Days” as determined by the State Air Resources Board or the South Coast Air Quality Management District.