Agricultural burning is when farmers burn waste from their crops on the same land where they grew them. To do this, they need an annual permit. Burning may only occur on a Sac Metro Air District-approved burn day.
To Check the Burn Day Status, call 279-972-BURN(2876).
Permit holders must verify it is a burn day and receive authorization before burning. To submit your burn request before 11 a.m., call 279-972-BURN (2876) or email burning@airquality.org.
- The burn line is updated by 9:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, and the daily burn day status is emailed to the permit email address on file.
- To burn on a weekend or holiday, call or email the request at least 5 business days in advance.
To Apply for a Permit:
Submit a permit application by clicking the button below. If you need assistance or would like to request a paper application, call 279-972-2876 or email burning@airquality.org.
Pay the permit application fee.
Pay Online (Click here)
Mail Check: Sac Metro Air District, Attn: Ag Burn, 777 12th St, Suite 300, Sacramento, CA 95814
Once payment is received, the permit will be issued once the payment has been processed.
Click Here to Submit a Permit Application
If you need any help during this process, staff are available Monday through Friday, 8 am to 12pm. Email burning@airquality.org or call 279-972-2876.
