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Red Deer County Burn Permits

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Welcome to the Red Deer County Online Open Burn Permit Manager.

Please fill in the form to create a new account and register for your first permit.

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Select Permit Type:

Personal Information If this permit is for a Corporation/Business/Government Agency please enter the Agency information in the Personal Information Section

Corporate/Government If burning on corporate or crown land please add contact information

Home Address Address of residence

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Terms & Conditions

Please select a burn permit type.


Click to review Fire Services Bylaw No. 2012/14

Upload Photos for Permit  (Optional)

Please upload photos, if available, of the burning site and what you intend to burn.

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PLEASE REMEMBER AT WINDS CONDITIONS OVER 20 km/h FIRE PERMITS ARE NOT VALID

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can obtain a burn permit?

Red Deer County residents, businesses, landowners or renters in approved areas. Permits are conditional and may be revoked at any time. There is no cost to obtain a burn permit.

How can I obtain a burn permit?

Complete the online application. Online permit applications are the preferred method to obtain a fire permit. If you require assistance creating an account or want to apply for a permit via telephone, please call 403-343-6667.

How long are permits valid for?

Applicants can apply for permits that last from one (1) to two (2) days.

Do I need a permit?

Permits are required year-round for any open air fire (any fire not in an acceptable fire pit, fireplace or burning barrel). Open air burning is prohibited on all Industrial & Commercial zoned land and in the Woodland Hills subdivision. Residents in the Woodland Hills Subdivision require an annual permit to have backyard fires in acceptable fire pits.

What can I burn?

1. Brush and fallen trees 2. Wood or wood products not containing preservatives 3. Clean straw, hay or field stubble (not containing manure or plastics) 4. Grass, weeds, leaves and debris from tree pruning