Skip to Main Content
Loading
Loading
Alert
Hanover County Government offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, May 29, for Memorial Day
Read More...
I Want To
Living Here
Doing Business
Your Government
Explore
Home
Form Center
Form Center
Search Forms:
Search Forms
Select a Category
All Categories
Animal Control Forms
Board of Supervisors Forms
Building Inspector's Office Forms
Commissioner of the Revenue Forms
Community Resources Forms
Community Services Board
County Administrator's Office Forms
County Circuit Court Clerk's Office Forms
Finance & Management Services Forms
Fire/EMS
Hanover Employees Association
Internal Audit
Parks & Recreation Forms
Planning Commission Forms
Public Utilities
Public Works Department Forms
Social Services
Tomato Festival
United Way
Voter Registration and Elections
Website & Service Feedback
By
signing in or creating an account
, some fields will auto-populate with your information and your submitted forms will be saved and accessible to you.
Residential Open Burning Permit
Sign in to Save Progress
This form has been modified since it was saved. Please review all fields before submitting.
Residential Open Burning Permit
If you haven't already, make sure you review open burning permit regulations and guidelines prior to beginning your burn.
Click here to view Frequently Asked Questions
There is no open burning allowed in the urban service area
Parcel Search and Mapping Site
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF LIABILITY
Permittee accepts this permit subject to the terms outlined herein: this permit will not relieve the permittee from complying with all other applicable legal requirements: the undersigned permittee acknowledges possible full liability for any unwanted consequences of fires that may be authorized by this permit. At a minimum, such liability could include the cost of response by the fire district; fire department; or fire company that may be required to bring a fire under control or to protect life and property. Such liability may exist whether or not the area covered by this permit or the area engulfed in an uncontrolled fire, lies in or out of such territory of the fire district, department, or company. Complete the application below, agree to the acknowledgement and affirmation by signing and then click the submit button at the bottom of this page. The person conducting the burn must be in possession of the permit during the burn. Electronic copies of burn permit are acceptable. This permit ONLY applies to Hanover County. Once we receive the submitted forms, our department will contact you to assess the burn area. If all requirements are met, a burn permit number will be assigned to you. If you have any questions or concerns, please call 804-365-4850, or email us at
[email protected]
Do not leave your burn unattended or start burns that do not comply with our burn requirements. Unattended and non-compliant burns can be subject to a fine.
Acknowledgements
*
I am aware and understand the penalties for unattended and non-compliant burns.
I acknowledge I received and understand the burn permit guidelines set forth in the county ordinances listed below
County Ordinances
Sec. 9-12. - Open burning in regulated area generally prohibited; exceptions.
Sec. 9-13. - Permit requirements; extinguishment.
Sec. 9-14. - Open fires may be prohibited in all or part of the county.
Sec. 9-15.1. - Penalty for violation or noncompliance.
Sec. 9-17. - Limitation on setting fires in or near woodlands or brushlands.
Please fill out the following form in its entirety.
Please keep the confirmation email readily available (electronically or printed) on your burn date, you may be asked to present it.
Name
Email Address
Address
City
State
Zip Code
Phone Number
Fax Number
Is this an inspection request?
-- Select One --
Yes
No
Burn Date
Burn Date
What are you burning?
Leave This Blank:
Receive an email copy of this form.
Email address
This field is not part of the form submission.
Submit
* indicates a required field
Website Information
Did this page answer your questions?
Arrow Left
Arrow Right
[]
Slideshow Left Arrow
Slideshow Right Arrow