Air Quality Burn Permits & Smoke Management Plans

Air Quality Burn Permit Information

Air quality burn permits can be purchased or renewed online via the NCUAQMD Online Burn Permit Portal.

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Burn Day Status

To view the Burn Day Determination, please click here.

Standard Burn Permits

Get your Standard Burn Permit Online:

Non-Standard Burn Permits

Get your Non-Standard Burn Permit Online:

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Fire Training Burn Permits

Within the District's tri-county jurisdiction, there are numerous fire protection agencies, both volunteer and full time. When these organizations…

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Burn Barrels

Burn barrels are only authorized in certain rural areas where homeowners are allowed to use a burn barrel to contain an open outdoor fire in addition…

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Smoke Management Plans

A Smoke Management Plan (SMP) may be required depending upon the type, size, or location of your burn. SMPs are always required when a burn has the…

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Alternatives to Burning

Burning can release a substantial amount of air pollution, the District encourages everyone to use alternative methods to dispose of natural…