City Departments

Permits and Forms

Recreational Fire Permits
Recreational firewood fires are permitted within the city limits with a burn permit. See the burn regulations for guidelines and restrictions. The Fire Department issues permits free of charge and they are valid for 90 days. You can get an application for a recreational firewood permit at the Fire Department offices, 1016 13th Street or click on permit to download a copy that you can complete and mail to the Fire Department. We will then return the approved permit.

Burn Complaints
To make a report of a suspected illegal burn; please contact the Cascade Dispatch Business Offices at (360) 424-8192. If you suspect a fire is extensive or may be out of control call 911 immediately!

Fireworks
On May 3, 2004 the Anacortes City Council passed Ordinance 2656 which banned the sale, possession, or use of fireworks within the City municipal boundaries except for properly licensed public displays. The ordinance became effective January 1, 2005. Click on the Ordinance to view it in its entirety.

• Special Purpose Permit
• Recreational Fire Permit
• Burn Regulations
• Fireworks Ban Ordinance
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