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.
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 online or at the Lake County Air Quality Management District Office.
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.
Economic Exemptions During No Burn Days & Burn Ban
Consideration will only be given to agricultural operations where the applicant receives a major source of income from the crop and a significant loss of income will occur if unable to burn.
Other essential cases where exemptions are possible include for disease and pest infestations and essential fire hazard reduction burn where there is no other feasible way to abate the hazard.
To request an exemption submit a written request as described in the information sheet here: Exemption Request Documents