Idaho Burn Permits are required annually between May 10 and October 20.
Obtaining a burn permit ensures your burn is in compliance with Idaho law.
The Idaho Department of Lands reminds individuals living outside city limits anywhere in Idaho, who plan to burn for any reason including yard waste and crop residue must obtain a burn permit.
Recreational campfires do NOT require a burn permit.
The self-service website BurnPermits.idaho.gov/ is available seven days a week and the permits are immediately issued and valid.
A permit may also be issued by your local IDL office.
Burn Permits are free and good for 10 days.
You must have your permit with you when burning.
Obtaining a burn permit lets fire managers know where permitted burning is occurring so they can respond more quickly.
Permits also help prevent false runs to fires that are reported to dispatch, saving firefighting resources for instances when they truly are needed.
