Open Burning

Routt County Permit Process

Permitting in Routt County has been simplified. The permit application will determine: 

• Pile size and type
• Any burn-day restrictions needed
• Any fire safety concerns

Please attach a picture with your application to determine if an inspection is required.

Should the pile size be too large (Type 4) a Colorado State Prescribed Fire Permit will be required.

Regardless of fire type, always contact Routt County Dispatch, (970) 879 1110, before you burn. Fee varies by department.

• Steamboat Fire Department
• Oak Creek Fire Department
• North Routt Fire Department
• West Routt (Hayden) Fire Department
• Yampa Fire Department

Permits

For information on how to apply for an Open Burn Permit, follow the link to the Slash Pile Burning Guide below.

• Routt County Open Burn Permit Application

• Open Burn Management Plan for Fire Districts Outside of Steamboat Springs
• Slash Pile Burning Guide