Open Burning Permit
Open burning applications may be dropped off in the black drop box at Entrance A (flag entrance), dropped off in our office, mailed, or emailed. If payment is included with the application, the permit can be mailed out. If you email in your application, you will be notified when it is ready for pickup, and at that time the fee can be paid.
*If you are a first-time applicant or have not had a burn permit at your property since 2018, please call 301-600-1717 or email BurningPermitApp@FrederickCountyMD.gov to verify property eligibility before submitting payment.
Click on the box below for the Mail-in or Online Application information
The fee for the permit is $15. Payments are accepted Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office accepts cash, checks (made payable to Frederick County Health Department), and Visa/Mastercard. Credit card payments cannot be made over the phone, through the mail, or online. Debit cards are not accepted at this time.
All applications are reviewed to ensure that appropriate distances are met, allowable materials are being burned, and property owner’s consent has been given when needed. Some properties will require a site visit to verify application information and/or measure distances. If a site visit is needed, the property owner will be notified via phone or email to arrange a time.
For additional questions regarding burning permits, Email or call the Frederick County Health Department Community Services Office at 301-600-1717.
For information about Maryland Department of Natural Resources open burning requirements check out their webpage at DNR Open burning.
The mail-in application allows those who have held a recent burning permit to submit their information through the mail. The application must be filled out completely, accompanied by a check in the amount of $15, and mailed to
Frederick County Health Department
Environmental Health Services
Community Services/Burning Permits
350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
The applicant will be notified if the application is incomplete or does not meet the required criteria.
If the applicant is not the property owner, a Property Owner Permission Letter must be mailed in with the application.
Mail-In Burning Permit Application and Regulations
For additional questions regarding burning permits, Email or call the Frederick County Health Department Community Services Office at 301-600-1717.
Online applications are generally processed within three business days. Applicant will be notified once permit is ready for pickup or if additional information is required. The $15 permit fee will be collected at the time of pickup.
If the applicant is not the property owner, a Property Owner Permission Letter must be submitted to Environmental Health Services.
Online Burning Permit Application
The application will need to be saved and submitted as an attachment to this email: BurningPermitApp@FrederickCountyMD.gov
For additional questions regarding burning permits, Email or call the Frederick County Health Department Community Services Office at 301-600-1717.