Burn Permits
Renew Burn Permits & Check Status
NOTE: Recreational fires do not require a burn permit. Recreation fire definition: a fire measuring less than 48 inches in diameter that are surrounded by a nonflammable structure and for which a suitable source of extinguishing the fire is available.
For Information regarding what can be legally burned in Ravalli County, visit the link below and click on More Air Quality
For other Ravalli County Documents on WHEN and WHAT to Burn, visit:
Burn Permit Service Page
Service Page
On this site you can Renew or Obtain then Activate and see where other burn permits are activated.
Select County
Select your county (i.e. Ravalli County)
Is Burning Open?
Outdoor burning in Ravalli County is open on a day-to-day basis through Tuesday, November 30, 2021. You may check daily burning status through our Burn Permit Program at https://app.egovmt.com/burnpermit/.
At this time, we ask that you do not call our 9-1-1 Center or Sheriff's Office to inquire if burning is open.
Renewal of Permit
At the beginning of a season please RENEW Burn Permit from last year. This updates your contact information.
You must RENEW online or by calling Ravalli County Sheriff's Office (406)375-4060. or SRFD (406)777-7033 (Limited office hours)
If you have never had a burn permit number you may select Obtain a burn permit.
Obtain a Permit
If you have never had a burn permit you will need to OBTAIN a permit then ACTIVATE your permit number the morning of when you are burning.
Enter Your Information
Enter your information
Activate the Permit
After Renewing or Obtaining your burn permit you will then ACTIVATE your permit number the morning of when you are burning.
You may also activate by calling 1-866-212-6318
View Active Permits
To VIEW active permits in Ravalli County you may see a map.
Select from Main Menu "View current burn activity":