September 29, 2023
The backyard burn season is set to open Sunday, Oct. 1 and will tentatively close Dec. 15.
City of Happy Valley residents must apply for a Backyard Burn permit. Please note, more than one acre of land is REQUIRED.
Backyard burning permits do not apply to recreational fires (campfire, cooking fire or warming fires). Recreational fires are small and to be no larger than three feet in diameter and two feet high. As always, please exercise caution when enjoying fires of a recreational nature.
For more information about Residential Open Burning in the City or to apply for a permit, please head to our designated webpage.