Agricultural Burn Permits allow burning year-round in Mesa County and during designated burn seasons (above) within the City of Grand Junction.</p>
<p>If you have questions about the online system, call us at 970-248-6900.

Open Burn Permits

Learn about Open Burning in Mesa County

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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

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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.

See the Mesa County Public Health Open Burn Rule.

Apply for a Burn Permit.

Burn Season Resources

Open Burn Guide (English)

Open Burn Guide (Español)

Grand Junction Burn Ordinance

Is it a good day to burn?

View air quality conditions.