Open burning & fires — Howick, Ontario

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

In the Township of Howick, Ontario, open burning & fires rules are set by Open Air Burning By-law 6-2024, verified 2026-09-21. Fines: $200.00. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Township.

Open Air Burning By-law 6-2024 adopted bylaw
permit required yes 2.1
permit issuer Township 1.8
allowed conditions Permit required, daylight hours only, contained, 5m from structures, no prohibited materials, not during fire ban. 2.1, 3.3, 2.4, 3.1, 2.6, 2.5
fine range $200.00 Schedule "A"
scout note

Official open-air-burning by-law PDF, also referenced from the burn-permit page as By-law 6-2024.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: http://www.howick.ca · Last verified 2026-09-21 · Open burning & fires across Ontario · Open burning & fires in other municipalities