Carson City Opens Fall Burn Season November 13
Residents may burn accumulated weeds and vegetation under a permit issued by the Carson City Fire Department through December 27.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Camping
The Carson City Fire Department has announced its Fall 2026 open burn period, running from November 13 to December 27, 2026. Burning is allowed only when a valid permit is held and daily weather conditions permit, with permits available online starting November 9.
Why it matters
The open burn period gives Carson City residents a defined window to clear accumulated weeds and vegetation that pose a fire risk. Permit requirements and weather dependence keep the window tied to safety conditions.
The fall burn window runs November 13 to December 27, 2026, and permits open online November 9. Burning is only permitted on days when weather conditions allow, and questions can be directed to CCFD at (775) 887-2210 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The players
Carson City Fire Department
The municipal fire agency serving Carson City, Nevada, which issues open burn permits and oversees the seasonal burn period.
The details
Residents must obtain a burn permit through the online form on the Carson City Fire Department website and print it, keeping it on their person while burning. Permits are no longer issued at the administrative office on a walk-in basis.
Timeline
November 9, 2026: Burn permits become available online.
November 13, 2026: Fall 2026 open burn period begins.
December 27, 2026: Fall 2026 open burn period ends.
Season Trajectory
Open burning in Carson City is managed as a permitted, seasonal activity rather than an unrestricted one, and the fall window is designed to let residents reduce accumulated vegetation before winter. The shift away from walk-in permits toward online issuance reflects a broader move to digital administration of local fire-safety rules.
Carson City homeowners who want to clear weeds and brush need to apply for a permit online before November 13 and print it to carry while burning. Burning is only allowed when weather conditions permit on a given day, so residents should check conditions before lighting any fire.
The takeaway
Planning a burn around the permit and weather rules keeps residents within the law and reduces wildfire risk. Getting a permit before November 13 avoids delays once the open burn period starts.
What happens next
Burn permits open online on November 9, 2026, and the open burn period begins November 13, 2026 and closes December 27, 2026.
Further reading
For outdoor fire rules that apply beyond residential yards, explore Camping guidance tied to Carson City.
More information
Apply for your permit through the online open burn permit application on the Carson City Fire Department site.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Carson Now.
