Snohomish County Burn Permits

An instructional guide (PDF) has been prepared to detail the requirements of the residential burn permit application and to provide a list of general conditions typically attached to each permit. If you  have questions, please call 425-388-3557.

To apply for a new residential burn permit, go to www.mybuildingpermit.com (MBP) and choose jurisdiction, Snohomish County.  Then choose Fire, Single Family Residential, New, Open Burn Permit. Please allow 5 days for processing. You will receive an invoice for $30.90 after staff reviews the application. Upon payment, Snohomish County PDS will issue the permit which will be valid for one year.  The permit may be renewed annually for $15.45. The renewal must be applied for prior to the expiration date of the permit.  When applying for the permit renewal, choose "Renew" instead of "New" at MBP.