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. AQMD permits are not required for small recreational or ceremonial campfires. A residential burn permit authorizes an individual to burn a maximum of one pile (4 foot by 4 foot) of approved materials on the ground at a time. Burn hours are 6:00AM until 12:00 noon on permissive burn days only. Call 866.BURNDAY (866.287.6329) for burn day status or check our website.

Permit applications can also be obtained (not issued) through participating local fire protection agencies and CDF fire stations. There are several ways to obtain a valid burn permit. District staff is available Monday- Friday from 9:00a.m.-12:00 and from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. to issue burn permits at our District office 2300 Myrtle Avenue, Eureka, or by downloading the application and mailing it along with a check or money order payable to the NCUAQMD.

• For Humboldt & Del Norte County Residential Burn Permit Application, $15.00
• For Trinity County Residential Burn Permit Application (Trinity), $15.00

• Non-Standard Burn Permits
• Fire Training Permits

If you have additional questions or require further assistance, staff are available to assist you at (707) 443-3093 or support@ncuaqmd.org