Prevention

You need a burn permit to have certain types of fires in the Town of Stouffville. View the different types of burn permits and find out when you need a permit.

You need a burn permit if you are having a fire on your property to clean up excess yard waste such as dry brush, wood products and natural organic material. You don’t need a burn permit for a recreational fire that uses clean wood products in a fire pit or chiminea. For any type of fire, please read the Open Air Burning By-law  before burning.

*No refunds will be issued once you have submitted an application for a permit. If you're unsure which permit type is right for you—or whether you meet the requirements—drop us an email at wsfes@townofws.ca or call (905) 640-9595.

** Permitted for burns on farm properties that are part of routine agricultural operations.**

If you need to burn outside of the standard permit and by-law regulations, you can request a specialty burn permit. Before we will issue a specialty burn permit, we will need to inspect the burn site.

To apply for a specialty burn permit, please complete the Oversized Burn Permit Application or contact Stouffville Fire and Emergency Services at 905 640-9595 ext. 6229.

Associated fees include: