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Burn Permits

NO BURN PERMITS WILL BE ISSUED UNLESS THE CLEARING INDEX IS ABOVE 500 for Airshed 4. Click here to check the clearing index.*

​If the Burn Index is not above 500 on the day you want to burn, do not call for a burn permit. 

Agricultural Burn Permits - Agriculture burning falls into a little different category and permits can be issued  year round, ONLY if the Clearing Index is above 500 for Airshed 4. In order to qualify for an agriculture burn permit, you must be burning natural vegetation, ie: fruit tree pruning, ditch banks and stubble fields,  you must be farming as a livelihood, and your property must be in the greenbelt for taxes. If you meet the criteria for Agricultural Burn Permits and the Clearing Index is above 500 for Airshed 4 call 435-734-3345.  Burn Permits for Saturday will be issued on Friday and there is no burning on Sunday.

Residential Burn Permits -  The "Residential Burn Windows" are March 30- May 30 and September 15- October 30. Burn permits can  ONLY BE ISSUED IF THE Clearing Index is above 500 for Airshed 4. State requirements limit burning for only natural vegetation, i.e.: tree trimmings, leaves, etc., can be burned. This means no construction debris, household garbage, tires, etc. can be burned. Other methods of disposal will need to be used for these items.  If the date is between the Residential Burn windows and the index is above 500 for Airshed 4 call 435-734-3345. Burn Permits for Saturday will be issued on Friday and there is no burning on Sunday.

*The Division of Air Quality regulates this, not the County Fire Marshal.