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    Welcome! May 10 through October 20

    The FREE fire burn permit is required under Idaho law for any burning OUTSIDE city limits STATEWIDE (excluding campfires). 

    A video tutorial of how to self issue an IDL burn permit is available here: https://youtu.be/Qkoii540nak

     

    It is YOUR responsiblity to have all the necessary permits, approvals, and notification in place for YOUR location prior to ignition.

    Some cities and other jurisdictions - including local or county fire departments, Idaho DEQ, Tribal Reservations, and others - may have ADDITIONAL or alternate permit systems in place.

     

    Escaped debris burning is the #1 cause of unwanted human caused wildfires. Do your part to prevent a wildfire start.

    For additional information please refer to the Idaho Fire Prevention website at: https://www.idl.idaho.gov/fire-management/fire-prevention/

     

    For questions regarding IDL burn permits, contact the nearest Idaho Department of Lands Office at this Contact link. If after hours or no answer, please contact your local Fire Department or Sherriff's office.

    Compliance with air quality regulations is required at the time of burning. You can check air quality conditions online, call the DEQ office in your area before burning, or contact the appropriate Tribe if you plan to burn within Reservation boundaries.

     

    Latest News

    Closed Fire Season Starts 5/10
    4/28/2025

    ***May 10 through October 20***

    Individuals living outside city limits anywhere in Idaho who plan to burn for any reason – including crop residue burning, must obtain a fire safety burn permit during closed fire season. Closed fire season is from May 10 to October 20 each year.

    Recreational campfires do not need a burn permit. If you live inside city limits and you plan to burn, a permit from your local fire department may be required.

    If you live inside city limits and you plan to burn, a permit from your local fire department may be required.

    Contact Info
    4/25/2023

    For additional contact information, please click the "Contact" link at the top right side of this webpage.

    If after hours or no answer, please contact your local Fire Department or Sheriff's office.

    Crop Residue Burn Permits
    4/25/2023

    The DEQ system for administering CRB permits now interfaces with the IDL application for issuing fire safety burn permits so that growers can obtain both permits online at once. Before, growers had to visit separate web sites to obtain each permit. Growers can now log in to the DEQ system and enter all necessary information to obtain the permits at this link: https://www.deq.idaho.gov/air-quality/smoke-and-burning/crop-residue-burning/ .

    Please note that fire safety permits for burns within the Nez Perce, Coeur d’Alene, Shoshone-Bannock, and Duck Valley Reservation Boundaries will continue to be issued through the IDL system. An air quality burn permit may also be required, so contact the appropriate Tribe if you plan to burn within Reservation boundaries. DEQ implements the crop residue burning program for the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho by agreement with the Tribe.

     

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