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2026 Burn Permit Rules for Santa Cruz County

Follow this link to see a PDF with the changes for backyard burns. Beginning December 1, 2025, you will need a permit to burn. It's easy to get. CAL FIRE CZU has prepared a video about the process which you can see in YouTube by following that link. Contact your local CAL FIRE station for more details, especially if you live in San Mateo or Santa Clara county.