Burn Permits

Burn Cautious, Burn Safe!

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.

For more details, please refer to By-law 2015-097, the Open Air Burning By-law.

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/ log in 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 must provide authorization from the property owner and upload documentation containing this authorization. If you own the property, you can skip this step.
  5. Submit the application and pay the fee using a debit or credit card.
  6. You will receive an email confirmation once your permit has been processed. Please allow 3 business days to receive confirmation. 

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 the manufacturer's guidelines.

Apply Online

In-Person Instructions

  1. Visit the Collingwood Fire Department, located at 45 High Street, during business hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (excluding statutory holidays)
  2. Purchase a burn permit for $38.00, payable by debit card, credit card (Mastercard, Visa, and American Express accepted), or cash.
  3. For more details, please refer to By-law 2015-097, the Open Air Burning By-law.

NOTE: Burn Permits are valid through to the end of the year they are purchased.