Burn Permit

In order to receive a burn permit you must first review the appropriate Open Burn regulations below.

• If you live within the Village limits of Mayville click here to review the Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance
• If you live outside the Village limits of Mayville click here to review the Michigan Open Burning Guide

FAQ's

QUESTION: I live within the Mayville Village limits, do I need a burn permit for a backyard fire pit?

ANSWER: No. Please review the above village ordinance on Fire Prevention and Protection for guidance on fire pits.

QUESTION: I have been approved for an open burn permit, but the weather is not permitting an open burn based on the guidelines outlined above.  What should I do?

ANSWER: Do not burn and Re-apply for another burn permit at a later date.

By filling out this form the fire department will be informed of your intended open burn and not roll out in the event a neighbor calls because they see smoke. This helps protect the firemen and save you a run fee that you did not expect. If the fire does get out of control, call 911 immediately. Please allow 24 hours for the burn permit to be processed before proceeding. Once processed your approved permit will be displayed below.

If you are requesting a burn permit for today, go ahead and fill out the form below.  Then call the Mayville Fire Department at 989.843.6662 and leave a message.  Someone will get back to you shortly.

Approved Burn Permits