Recreational Fire Permits are available to purchase for $50. Permits are valid April 1 - March 31. We now offer three ways to apply and pay: online, mail, and in person. Online Apply and pay online (Beginning March 9): CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE!
Mail
To renew your permit by mail complete, sign, print and return the Recreational Fire Permit Applicationalong with the fee of $50. Make check or money order payable to City of Lansing and mail to:
LFD - Administration Office
120 E. Shiawassee St.
Lansing, MI 48933
InPerson - Currently Unavailable Due to COVID-19 Emergency Declaration
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
Permit Requirements
Burning Hours:
Monday - Thursday 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday 5 p.m. - 12 a.m. (midnight)
Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. - 12 a.m. (midnight)
Good Friday | Memorial Day | Independence Day | Labor Day | Thanksgiving | Christmas Eve | Christmas | New Year's Eve | New Year's Day | ML King Jr. Day 8 a.m. - 12 a.m (midnight)
Burning of brush, leaves, grass or trash is strictly prohibited
Burning of building material or non-wood items is strictly prohibited
The fire must be continuously attended
Fires in approved containers are required to be at least 15 feet from any structure
Fires in an in-ground pit are required to be 25 feet from any structure
The Lansing Fire Department reserves the right to revoke any recreational burn permit for violation of any of the above regulations and or Fire Code
Permit is strictly for recreational purposes only
A water source must be readily available
If you have any questions, please contact us at 517-483-4200.