Miami-Dade County, Florida: official burn ban sources

Miami-Dade open-burning permits

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue publishes its local fire-prevention contacts and an open-burn permit application. Florida Forest Service authorization and environmental rules may also apply depending on the location and purpose of the burn.

Miami-Dade includes incorporated cities as well as unincorporated areas. The municipal fire department, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, and Florida Forest Service do not all have the same role for every address.

Start with the fire department serving the property and use the county permit material to identify the approvals required for the proposed burn.

• Miami-Dade Fire Rescue contacts
• Miami-Dade open-burn permit application

Find Miami-Dade county officials

The Florida Association of Counties directory lists county commissioners and major county staff. Search for Miami-Dade to find the responsible county contacts.

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