Lake County Air Quality Management District
Lake County Air Quality Management District
Clean Air Attainment Since 1990
707-263-7000
2617 S. Main St., Lakeport, CA
An Authority to Construct permit is required for all sources with potential air emissions, unless exempted.
A Permit to Operate is required for long term operations. A Permit to Operate can only be applied for after an Authority to Construct Permit has been issued and the Source can prove compliance.
Local, State, and Federal Regulations, Advisories, and related links.
Residential Permits, Agricultural Permits, and Lot Clearing / Land Development Permits.
Smoke Management Plans are for larger burns, prescribed fire, whole tree / vine removals, overnight burning, and sites that are likely to have or have previously received complaints.
Fee Schedule is updated annually on July 1. Fees must be submitted with applications for permits. Download the Fee Schedule.
A written Authority to Construct shall be required to construct, erect, alter, modify, or replace any equipment which may cause, potentially cause, reduce, control or eliminate the issuance of air contaminants. A single Authority to Construct may be issued for all components of an integrated system or process. Plans and specifications drawn in accordance with acceptable engineering practices shall be required before issuance of an Authority to Construct.
The Authority to Construct Application form is available here: AC Application Form
Retail Gasoline Stations use this form: RGS AC Application Form
All engine applications must include this form: Engine Submittal Form
Operations that need an Agent Authoration include this form: Agent Authorization Form
A Permit to Operate may be required to operate any article, machine, equipment or other contrivance which causes or may cause the issuance of an air contaminant. A current Authority to Construct Permit is required to apply for a Permit to Operate.
The Permit to Operate application form is available here: PO Application Form
District Rules and Regulations are available here.
Burn Permits are available during burn season. Burn season starts when CalFire declares an end to fire season. Permits are valid through April 30th, though some exemption burns may be authorized after May 1. Contact the LCAQMD for options.
Burn permits may be purchased at your local Fire Protection District Office. Contact your local FPD for office hours and purchase options.
Smoke Management plans are available during burn season. Smoke Managemet Plans are for larger burns, prescribed fires, whole tree / vineyard removals, overnight burning, and sites that are likely to have or have previously received complaints. Burn season starts when CalFire declares an end to fire season. Permits are valid through April 30th, though some exemption burns may be authorized after May 1. Contact the LCAQMD for options.
Smoke Management Plans may be purchased at LCAQMD Office. Call 707-263-7000 to schedule an appointment.
Permit fee schedule can be downloaded here: Fee Schedule.
Burn permit fee schedule can be downloaded here: Burn Permit Fees