Permit to Burn

When do you need a permit to burn?

A permit to burn is required when lighting fires on your property in the restricted burning period from:

• 1 November 2025 - 14 December 2025
• 16 March 2026 - 15 May 2026

Important notes (please read):

• Fires must not be lit during the prohibited burning period from 15 December 2025 to 15  March 2026.
• Dates for both the restricted and prohibited burning periods are subject to change, depending on weather conditions.
• Not permitted at any time where the fire danger rating is HIGH or above.
• Heavy penalties apply for burning during the restricted period without a permit to burn.

How to apply for a permit to burn

Permits can be obtained by contacting your local Fire Control Officer. Refer to contacts details below.

Preparing for your burn

Assuming you have received a permit to burn, you must adhere to the following conditions:

• 24 hours prior to your planned burn date, contact the Shire on 9729 0300 and provide your permit number (weekend burning must be notified by Friday at 4pm).
• 4-28 days prior to your planned burn, notify the owner and/or occupier of adjoining land.
• If your land is situated within 3 km of state forest land, a national park or nature reserve, you must notify the Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions on  9735 1988.

Burning garden waste during the restricted period

Not permitted at any time where the fire danger rating is HIGH or above.

•  The fire is lit between 6pm and 11pm and is completely extinguished before midnight on the same day.
•  There is no flammable material (other than that being burnt) within three (3) metres of the fire at any time while the fire is
  burning.
•  Only one pile (up to one (1) cubic metre in size) of garden refuse may be burnt at any one time.
•  At least one person is present at the site of the fire at all timesuntil it is completely extinguished.
•  When the fire is no longer required, the person who lit the fire must ensure that the fire is completely extinguished.
•  The person intending to light the fire must telephone the Department of Fire and Emergency Services’ Communications
  Centre (COMCEN) on 08 9395 9209 and register the burn immediately prior to lighting the fire.
•  Ensure you have an adequate water supply.
• Use metal fittings on your hoses if possible.

Do not burn the road verge without written permission from the Shire. Please contact us to discuss.

If the fire becomes uncontrollable call 000 immediately.

To view current  fire danger ratings visit the Emergency WA website.

More information and contacts

For more information about permits to burn, please contact us.

Related pages

• Burning Periods and Fire Danger Ratings
• Fire Bans
• Firebreaks
• Fire Control and Emergency Contacts
• Prepare for a Bushfire
• Bushfire and Emergency Management and Mitigation