Beginning March 1, apply for your free rural burn permit online

Leduc County issues free fire permits to rural residents* conducting open burns between March 1 and Oct. 31.

*Business representatives who wish to have an open fire in the Nisku Business Park can apply for a fire permit online. Please follow the instructions of your burn permit, as listed in Bylaw No. 13-24. Burn permits are required year-round in the Nisku Business Park. Learn more.

NEW: apply for your open burn [rural] fire permit online

Beginning March 1, 2025, rural residents will be able to apply for open burn permits using a new online system, located at lcfs.burnpermits.com.

The online system will allow users to select the type of burn permit they are applying for, including:

fires smaller than 100 square feet (automatic approval)
fires larger than 100 square feet (NOT automatically approved. Further site visit or additional information may be required)

Prior to applying for a burn permit online, residents will have to create a user account. Instructions on how to create your account are available on our burn permits webpage.

Learn more about burn permits

Frequently asked questions

When do I need a fire permit?

Leduc County issues free fire permits to rural residents conducting open burns between March 1 and Oct. 31. Please note rural residents in subdivisions cannot have open burns.

What is an open burn?

Open burning is any fire that is not contained within a firepit, campfire, burn barrel, fireplace, barbecue or smudge fire.

How long is a fire permit valid for?

Fire permits for open burning [rural] are valid for a period of two weeks.

How can I receive a fire permit online?

To apply for a burn permit online, please take the following steps:

Go to lcfs.burnpermits.com
Click on create account
Follow the prompts listed to create your account
Complete an application for a fire permit

For assistance creating your account, please review this guide or call Leduc County Fire Services at 780-955-7099 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday for assistance.

Apply for a burn permit online

What can I burn?

A fire permit allows holders to burn yard waste (weeds, leaves, tree prunings, brush, fallen trees) and wood or wood products that do not contain preservatives (untreated pallets, wood crates, etc.).

Who is eligible to apply online for a fire permit?

Only individuals - over the age of 18 - who reside in rural Leduc County (not in a rural subdivision) and businesses in the Nisku Business Park can apply online for a fire permit.

What happens after I receive my online fire permit?

Permit holders must abide by the terms and conditions noted on their permit and all additional conditions as outlined in Burning Bylaw 13-22.

Requirements include monitoring weather conditions, calling prior to each burn to ensure no fire restrictions or bans are in effect and ensuring the burn is controlled at all times.

Do I need to apply for a fire permit before March 1 or after Oct. 31?

No. You do not need a fire permit for open burns between Nov. 1 and Feb. 28 (unless you are in the Nisku Business Park); however, we encourage you to notify Leduc County Fire Services in advance of the burn. Please note rural residents in subdivisions cannot have open burns.