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Fire Permits are required by law unless specifically excepted by NH RSA 277-L. You may obtain a fire permit online from this webpage by clicking on the link in the center of the page.
- Planning and Building Department
The services and programs that the Planning and Building...
- Planning and Building Department
Learn how to get a fire permit in New Hampshire to reduce the risk of wildfires. Find out the different permit options, requirements, and FAQs for open burning.
The services and programs that the Planning and Building Department oversees include planning, economic development, building inspection, zoning and fire code inspection and enforcement, property assessing, conservation and public health.
Find out how to obtain permits for outdoor fires, sawmill registration, basal area variance, ribes planting and timber floating in New Hampshire. Permits are required for various forest management activities to protect public safety and health.
If the town you want to have a fire in is not listed it is because that town does not allow fire permits to be obtained online. You will need to contact the local fire department to obtain a fire permit in person.
Residents of participating towns and cities can go to www.nhfirepermit.com to review the rules for open burning and obtain a permit for campfires and bonfires of brush. The permits cost $3.
The Warden is the representative of the State Forester who issues fire permits, enforces forest fire laws, and maintains fire-fighting tools and equipment at the ready. The information contained here will help Wardens in the performance of their duties.
