Apply for a burn permit
Apply for an NWT burn permit to burn outside of municipal limits.
Overview
You need a permit to burn if you are lighting a fire outside of municipal limits for anything other than cooking food or warming yourself.
With this permit, you can set out, start or kindle a fire during the closed season (May 1-September 30) within a forest area or within one kilometre of a forested area for the purpose of clearing land or removing flammable material.
Cost
There is no charge for this permit.
Where to get a burn permit
Step number 1
Burn permit for outside municipal limits
A permit to burn outside of municipal limits is available in person from your local or regional Environment and Climate Change office.
Remember, every fire is a potential forest fire hazard. Do not leave any fire unattended.
Step number 2
Burn permit for within municipal limits
For permits to burn within municipal limits, contact:
- your local or regional Environment and Climate Change, or
- your hamlet or band office.