Santa Barbara County, California: official burn ban sources

What to ask before burning

• Which fire authority serves this location?
• Is there a current order covering this address or land?
• Does the proposed activity need a permit or an air-quality check?

If the answer is unclear, contact the responsible agency before going ahead.

Helpful guides

• What to check before burning outdoors
• How county burn bans work
• What “no active burn ban reported” does and does not mean
• County, city, and fire district rules
• When burn ban information is unclear
• Where to check burn ban fines and penalties
• Burn bans, no-burn days, and fire weather