Burn Permits

Burn Cautious, Burn Safe, Stay Tuned!

Fire Chief Dan Thurman reminds everyone that fire permits are required and if you do have a fire, continue to ensure you are using extreme caution and have water nearby.

Please refer to By-law 2015-097 the Open Air Buring By-law for more details.

Open Air Burning Permits ARE REQUIRED for ALL outdoor fires within the Town of Collingwood. For further information please contact the Fire Department at 705-445-3920.

How to Obtain an Open Air Burning Permit

Online instructions:

  1. Create an account/Login to the CityView Public Portal.
  2. In the drop down list for application type, choose 'burn permit (fire department)'
  3. Fill in the required information in the burn permit application.
  4. If you are a tenant, you are required to provide authorization from the property owner and upload documentation containing this authorization. If you own the property you can skip this step.
  5. Submit application and pay fees (debit/credit, MC, Visa, Amex & Apple Pay).
  6. You will receive an email confirmation once your permit has been processed. (3 business day turnaround)

Note: "Gas-fired Outdoor Campfire Device" means listed ULC or CSA gas (natural, propane) appliances, which are not part of the open air burning by-law. A burn permit is not required for this type of device. Please follow manufacturer's guidelines

Apply Online

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Where:

Or Apply in Person at the Collingwood Fire Department

45 High Street, Collingwood

When:8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday 
Fee:$38.00 (debit/credit, MC, Visa, Amex, Apple Pay & Cash) 
What:

Please refer to By-law 2015-097 the Open Air Burning By-law for more details.

NOTE: Burn Permits are valid per current calendar year.