Burn Permits

Agricultural burn permits

• Agricultural Burn Permit holders who reside in Mesa County, but outside of the City of Grand Junction, can burn year-round.

• Agricultural Burn Permit holders within city limits can only burn during designated open burn seasons.

• If you have questions about the online system, call us at 970-248-6900.

Mesa County Public Health Open Burn Rules.pdf

Residential burn permits

Residential Burn Permits are only valid during open burn seasons.

Mesa County dates 

• Spring Open Burn Season: March 1 through May 31
• Fall Open Burn Season: September 1 through October 31

City of Grand Junction dates

• Spring Open Burn Season – March 1 through April 30
• Fall Open Burn Season – September 1 through September 30