Burn Permits
Burn Permits are issued under specific restricted conditions, and in certain rural areas of Elk Grove and Galt for property maintenance.
The annual permit allows the burning of grass, tree trimmings, brush, and weeds ONLY.
You can only burn on the property the Burn Permit is issued to. For further details, please reference the Burn Permit Guidelines (PDF).
Burn Permit Eligibility and Guidelines
- Check the Burn Area Map (external) to determine if you live in an area eligible for a burn permit.
- Reference the Burn Permit Guidelines (PDF) for detailed information.
Burn Permit Information
- Burn permits are valid for one calendar year (January 1 to December 31).
- All permit requests will be verified prior to issuance.
- Approved and paid burn permit applications will receive the burn permit via e-mail.
- Please allow 3 to 5 business days for processing.
- The burn permit fee can be found in the District's 2023 Cosumnes CSD Book of Fees (PDF).
Application and Payment Methods
- Burn Permit online application.
- Customers will receive an email confirmation that the Burn Permit application was successfully submitted.
- Fire Prevention Staff will contact the applicant to pay the fee by phone with a Visa, MasterCard, or Discover. Fees can also be paid in person by check or cash (exact change required).
- Paid Burn Permits will be emailed to customers.
- Burn permits may also be requested in person at Fire Headquarters.
- Burn permits are non-refundable. Please verify that you are eligible for a burn permit, by checking the Burn Area Map (external), prior to purchasing.
Agricultural Burning
The Cosumnes CSD does not issue agricultural burn permits. Agricultural burning (PDF) requires a permit from the Sac Metro Air District (external). Please contact them for burn day status and additional information at 279-972-BURN (2876).
Contact Us
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Lantz Rey
Assistant Fire Chief / Fire Marshal
Contact Information
10573 E. Stockton Blvd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624Office: 916-405-7100
Emergency: 9-1-1
Maintenance: 916-405-5688Arson Hotline:
916-405-7118Inspection Request:
916-405-7117Weed Abatement:
916-405-7115Toll Free: 866-598-3473
Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8 am - 5 pm
Friday 8 am - 12 pm
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