Burn Permits

Kansas Administrative Regulations 28-19-645 state Open Burning is prohibited. Depending on local jurisdiction and the local fire control authority having jurisdiction over the specific area to be burned, burn permits may be issued from City, County, or State sources.

Within Manhattan City Limits:
Burn permits are obtained from the Manhattan Fire Department administrative office located at 2000 Denison Ave. Burn permits are free of charge; however, there are strict regulations on burning in the city limits and procedures to be carried out when using burn permits. Call 785-587-4504 for more information to obtain a burn permit.

Within Riley County:
https://www.rileycountyks.gov/1746/Burn-Permits

Kansas Flint Hills Smoke Management:
https://www.ksfire.org/

Kansas Department Health and Environment Permit:
https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/826/Application-for-Approval-of-Open-Burn-Operation-PDF

Best Practices Hands-On 2024 Course:
https://www.rileycountyks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/23209/2024-Riley-County-Prescribed-Burn-Class-Details?bidId=