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Boise Local Ordinances

For more information on open burning requirements, please contact your local city or county office.

A number of local governments in Idaho have ordinances that prohibit open burning when forecasted AQI levels reach a specific numerical value. Below are the Local Ordinances in the Treasure Valley with associated burn restrictions.

Location	If AQI is	These Burn Restrictions Apply	Ordinance Link
Ada County	≥ 60	No: Open/outdoor burning. Okay: Fireplaces and all woodstoves.	577
Ada County	≥ 74	No: Open/outdoor burning, fireplaces, and noncertified woodstoves. Okay: Certified woodstoves.	254
Boise City	≥ 60	No: Open/outdoor burning. Okay: Fireplaces and all woodstoves.	7-01-23
Boise City	≥ 74	No: Open/outdoor burning, fireplaces, and all woodstoves.	4-06-04
Caldwell	≥ 60	No: Open/outdoor burning. Okay: Fireplaces and all woodstoves.	2335
Canyon County	≥ 74	No: Open/outdoor burning, fireplaces, and noncertified woodstoves. Okay: Certified woodstoves.	10-005
Eagle	≥ 60	No: Open/outdoor burning. Okay: Fireplaces and all woodstoves.	488
Eagle	≥ 74	No: Open/outdoor burning, fireplaces, and all woodstoves.	488
Garden City	≥ 60	No: Open/outdoor burning. Okay: Fireplaces and all woodstoves.	841-06
Garden City	≥ 74	No: Open/outdoor burning, fireplaces, and all woodstoves.	808
Greenleaf	≥ 60	No: Open/outdoor burning. Okay: Fireplaces and all woodstoves.	196
Kuna	≥ 64	No: Open/outdoor burning. Okay: Fireplaces and all woodstoves.	7-01-23
Kuna	≥ 74	No: Open/outdoor burning, fireplaces, and noncertified woodstoves. Okay: Certified woodstoves.	922
Meridian	≥ 60	No: Open/outdoor burning. Okay: Fireplaces and all woodstoves.	06-1221
Meridian	≥ 74	No: Open/outdoor burning, fireplaces, and all woodstoves.	06-1221
Middleton	≥ 60	No: Open/outdoor burning. Okay: Fireplaces and all woodstoves.	74
Nampa	≥ 60	No: Open/outdoor burning. Okay: Fireplaces and all woodstoves.	2190
Parma	≥ 60	No: Open/outdoor burning. Okay: Fireplaces and all woodstoves.	478
Star	≥ 60	No: Open/outdoor burning. Okay: Fireplaces and all woodstoves.	74
Star	≥ 74	No: Open/outdoor burning, fireplaces, and all woodstoves.	85