Permit to Light a Fire - Buloke Shire Council - Victoria

Description

You might need a permit to burn any material or light a fire. This applies to burning in the open and burning material in an incinerator.

This permit may be required for burning on public and private land.

You may be required to apply directly to the Country Fire Authority (CFA).

Other restrictions may apply in periods of high fire danger depending on your council.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

Use the contact details for information about eligibility requirements.

Ongoing eligibility requirements

A separate permit from State fire authorities may be required during high fire seasons.

Duration

The permit will be issued for a fourteen day period.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $69.00

Fees for 2025-26

Apply Licence All $69.00

Annual Fee. Fees for 2025-26

Other resources

Act(s) name

Local Government Act 2020 Victoria

Local law(s) name

Community Local Law 10 2019

Approval time

Please allow up to 48 hours for issue of permit.

Administering agency

Buloke Shire Council

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.