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Recreational Fire Permits
Recreational Fire Permits are available to purchase for $50. After October 1, permits are prorated to $25. Permits are valid April 1 - March 31. We now offer three ways to apply and pay: online, mail, and in person.
Apply and pay online (Beginning March 8):
Click here to apply for a Recreational Fire permit online.
Mail
To renew your permit by mail complete, sign, print and return the Recreational Fire Permit Application along with the fee of $50. Make check or money order payable to City of Lansing and mail to:
LFD - Administration Office
120 E. Shiawassee
Lansing, MI 48933
Permits can also be purchased in person on weekdays from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at:
LFD - Administration Office
120 E. Shiawassee St.
Lansing, MI 48933
Please remember the following requirements when applying for the recreational burn permit:
Online
Apply and pay online (Beginning March 8):
Click here to apply for a Recreational Fire permit online.
To renew your permit by mail complete, sign, print and return the Recreational Fire Permit Application along with the fee of $50. Make check or money order payable to City of Lansing and mail to:
LFD - Administration Office
120 E. Shiawassee
Lansing, MI 48933
In Person
Permits can also be purchased in person on weekdays from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at:
LFD - Administration Office
120 E. Shiawassee St.
Lansing, MI 48933
Burning Is Permitted On
Please remember the following requirements when applying for the recreational burn permit:
- Burning is allowed Monday - Thursday 5:00 PM -10:00 PM, Friday 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM and 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM Saturday and Sunday.
- You may burn on the following holidays from 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM (midnight): Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, MLK Jr. Day.
Permit Requirements
- Permit is strictly for recreational purposes only.
- Burning area must be 3 ft. or less in diameter and 2 ft. or less in height.
- Burning of building material or non-wood items is strictly prohibited.
- Burning of brush, leaves, grass or trash is strictly prohibited.
- The fire must be continuously attended.
- A water source must be readily available.
- Fires in approved containers are required to be at least 15 ft. from any structure.
- Fires in an in-ground pt are required to be 25 ft. from any structure.
- The Fire Marshal Division reserves the right to revoke any Recreational Burn Permit for violation of any of the above regulations and or Fire Code.
- Issued permits shall be kept on the premises designated therein at all times and shall be readily available for inspection.
- Violation of permit conditions may result in a $150 civil infraction ticket and/or termination of the permit - no warnings.
If you have any questions, please contact us at 517-483-4200.