Open burning & fires — Halton Hills, Ontario

Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?

In the Town of Halton Hills, Ontario, open burning & fires rules are set by Open Air Burning Requirements, verified 2026-09-25. Fines: Individual: not more than $50,000; Corporation: not more than $100,000. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Chief Fire Official.

Open Air Burning Requirements adopted bylaw
permit required yes only with the issuance of an open-air burning permit
permit issuer Chief Fire Official issuing Chief Fire Official
allowed conditions Detached properties only, valid permit required, no burn ban, seasoned wood only, contained in non-combustible enclosure, supervised. only residents with a valid open-air burn permit may burn.
fine range Individual: not more than $50,000; Corporation: not more than $100,000 Subsection 28(3)(b) of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act 1997
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Official open-air burning page sets permit requirements, burn conditions, prohibitions, penalties, and cost-recovery rules for open-air burning in Halton Hills.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: http://www.haltonhills.ca · Last verified 2026-09-25 · Open burning & fires across Ontario · Open burning & fires in other municipalities