Outdoor Burning

Burn season is currently open

Prior to burning in the city of Ashland:

  • Call the Jackson County burn line 541-776-7007 to confirm it is a burn day.
  • Confirm that the location of the proposed burn is within the city limits served by Ashland Fire & Rescue and that this is your designated fire department. If you are in Fire District #5's service area, please visit jcfd5.com.
  • Complete the following burn permit form on the same day burning will occur.
  • A new form must be submitted each day burning continues.

Once you complete the online form, your permit will be emailed to you. This email serves as confirmation that: You are burning on the day of your permit application, the burn is taking place within Ashland city limits, you understand which materials are permitted to be burned, and you accept the liability that burning may impose if not properly managed.

Apply for an Outdoor Burning Permit

For commercial burning questions, email burnpermits@ashland.or.us 

NOTICE

The recent rain and snow have temporarily alleviated some of the fire danger we were experiencing after many weeks with no precipitation earlier this year. However, if dry conditions return, we may close outdoor burning at any point. Updates will be posted on the City website. 

Additional Requirements

Outdoor burning is limited in the City of Ashland and always requires a permit on the day you are burning. All burning is subject to Ashland Municipal Code 10.30; download our burning regulations fact sheet (PDF).

With a permit, there are two periods per year when burning is allowed in the City:

  • Spring - March 1 until fire season is declared (by Oregon Department of Forestry)
  • Fall - For two weeks after fire season is declared over or ending on November 1, whichever is sooner.

Before requesting a permit for outdoor burning, be aware that Ashland Municipal Code limits outdoor burning throughout the City of Ashland to either native vegetation resulting from Wildfire Fuel Reduction efforts or Noxious Weed disposal only. The list of noxious weeds is defined by the Oregon Department of Agriculture.