Current Burn Restrictions
For current fire restrictions, please visit the IDL restrictions finder here
Reminder that open burning season still requires a free burn permit if you are in the KCFR district, click here
Call DEQ at 800-633-6247 to ensure air quality is GREEN before burning
Please keep fires attended at all times and ensure they are cold to the touch before leaving
If you should have any questions, please call our office M-F at 208-777-8500
Fire Restriction Hotline:
Burn Permit Instructions
How to Apply for a Burn Permit Through Idaho Dept. of Lands
- Go to the Idaho Dept. of Lands (IDL) website at burnpermits.idaho.gov.
- Click on “New Permit”.
- Enter your address, click “Find”.
- If the correct location shows up on the map, click “Place Burn Site Here”.
- Fill in the information; click “Save Burn Site”.
- If the information is correct, click “Next”.
- Select Burn Type and then click “Next”.
- Fill out required information. Here you can click on “Create a New Account” if you would like to save your contact information and burn permit history for renewal purposes. When done, click “Submit Permit”.
- Click on “HTML” or “PDF” to view permit.
- Print permit (Permit must be onsite during burning).
- If you are burning slash, please notify the KCFR Admin Office at 208-777-8500 to let us know the location of the burn, how many piles you will be lighting, when, and a contact name and phone number.
Hand Piled & Machine Piled Logging Slash Burn Permits
Burning shall be ignited early in the day to decrease active burning after dark; pile should be down to burning embers by nightfall.
Residential Yard Waste Permits
Yard waste burning must be conducted during DAYLIGHT HOURS ONLY. All fires must be attended at all times and completely out by dark.
Burn Barrel Permits
All burn barrels must be in good condition, off the ground 3-4 inches on non-combustible blocks, a minimum of four 1” vent holes along the bottom sides of the barrel, and have a screen on top with ½ inch max.
Recreation/Cooking Fire Regulations
Recreational fires can either be in a store-purchased, heat resistant bowl on frame, patio fire pit, patio fire stove, or a ground fire pit.
Annexation Information
Annexation is a multi step process. The applicant must first determine if the proposed property is eligible for annexation. If the property is eligible for annexation, the applicant must fill out the “Proposal for Annexation” form and have it brought before the KCFR Board of Commissioners.