Hernando County Fire Rescue does not issue burn permits. All burn permits are issued by the Division of Forestry.  They can be reached at 352-754-6757.

Burn Permits/Authorizations

A burn authorization is required before burning any leaves, limbs or yard clippings. You must meet the state requirements for burning before you are issued a permit.

These requirements are as follows:

• You must be at least 50 feet from your house, and
• You must be at least 100 feet from a road or street, and
• You must be at least 300 feet from a neighbor's house, and
• You must burn in a barrel or pit with a screen over it.
• Burning is not permitted on rainy, foggy or windy days.
• Only natural vegetation can be burned. No processed wood, rubber, wiring, PVC piping, or shingles.

If you meet these requirements and live within the county  please call the Division of Forestry at 352/ 754-6777 Ext. 4

General Conditions

This authorization shall be revoked at any time that:

• The conditions of this permit are not strictly adhered to
• The smoke or fumes create a nuisance
• The Division of Forestry determines that the health, safety, or welfare of the citizens of Hernando County Florida, requires revocation
• The Division of Forestry determines that environmental and atmospheric conditions do not allow for safe burning
• The Division of Forestry equipment and personnel must be dispatched to extinguish or control a fire which is the subject of this permit

Notice

County Ordinance provides for criminal penalties for the violation of terms and conditions of burn permits.

Compliance with the terms of the permit does not relieve the permittee of civil liability to third person as a result of any damage or injury caused by fire.

 

Florida has about 5,000 wildfires each year, with the most active time of the state’s 12-month wildfire season from March through June

Burn Regulations

For Information on Burn Regulations Contact the
Hernando County Forester