Burn Permits

*Please allow 2-3 working days for a permit to be approved/returned.

 

REQUEST A BURN PERMIT:

1) Choose the appropriate permit for your location;

2) Print and complete necessary information;

3) Scan and email to admin@nafrs.org, noting 'Burn Permit' in subj. line;

4) Your Permit will be returned to you via email.

Check the Minnesota DNR website for any possible burning restrictions, and

Activate your Burn Permit online or by calling the number listed on your Permit, as directed on the form.


Fill out the application for permit for open burning.  It can be obtained at the Fire Department (on the right-hand wall of the entrance) or by printing the PDF below.  The completed form may be returned to the Fire Department or emailed to admin@nafrs.org  The Fire Chief must sign the permit in order for it to be effective. 


(*Note: A 'recreational bonfire, so long as it is less than 3' in height and less than 3' in diameter, does not require a burn permit.  A fire, any larger, does require a permit.  See diagrams, regarding recreational fire guidelines.)

Dundas & Northfield City Limits

Permits are obtained through the DNR website at the link below.  The cost is $5.00 paid by credit card.  When you conduct a burn you return to the same website to activate the permit.  You will get an activation number for that day.  The number and site are automatically transmitted to the Pearl Street Dispatch Center in Owatonna, it is not necessary to call them to activate.

Rural Rice County Burn Permit

Fill out a Minnesota Open Burning Permit.  It can be obtained at the Fire Station (on the right-hand wall of the entrance) or by printing the PDF below.  Leave the completed permit at the Fire Station or email it to admin@nafrs.org.  The Permit must be approved and signed by the Fire Chief in order for it to be effective.   Any running fires require a variance permit from the MN DNR before NAFRS will issue a permit in Dakota County.

Rural Dakota County Burn Permit

Running Fires/Prescribed Burns in Waterford & Greenvale Twps

Before NAFRS will issue any permit for Waterford or Greenvale township that is not piles of material, a running fire variance needs to be granted by the DNR.  This form is an application; if approved you WILL need a burning permit from the local fire authority, or DNR.  *Please note to allow up to 10 business days to process this request.


This form has instructions and once completed should be emailed to michael.wachholz@state.mn.us.  
Do NOT sent to NAFRS.

DNR Variance Application