Open Air Burn Permits

All Rural Open Air Burning in Howick Township requires a Permit.

A burn permit will be required annually ONLY for rural open air burning. Permits are not required for recreational (camp) fires. The cost of a permit is $50.00 and is valid for the property registered. If you own multiple properties, they can be registered on the same permit. Properties registered with a permit will not be required to call in prior to each burn, but for larger/multiple burns, it is still recommended to call in prior to burning to avoid any issues. You will be provided with a copy of the Howick Township Open Air Burning By-Law for reference. Remember YOU are responsible for your burning and costs associated with any fire department response to an illegal open air burn.

Important Documents

Payment Options

You can fill out this application Online and submit it. To pay the fee through Online Banking, choose HOWICK TOWNSHIP TAX as your payee, enter your full ten (10) digit phone number as your account number and add “0’s” after the number to fill the required spaces. Add 'Burn Permit' and your 'Name' in the Notes of the bill payment

OR

Bring your payment to the Howick Township Municipal Office at 44816 Harriston Road, RR1, Gorrie. Make cheques payable to: Township of Howick