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Incidental outdoor burning permits and seasonal limits in Langley Township
Langley Township, British Columbia, Canada
Township outdoor burning requires a valid permit and an open burning season.
Key information
Township outdoor burning requires a valid permit and an open burning season. As checked October 14, 2026, the Fire Department says fall dates are under review after Thanksgiving because of dry weather.
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At a glance
| Task | Key detail |
|---|---|
| Are fall burning permits open now? | The current page says fall dates will be reviewed after the Thanksgiving long weekend due to dry conditions. |
| How do owners and tenants apply? | The Township provides separate homeowner and tenant online application routes. |
| How large may the pile be? | The listed maximum height is 1.2 metres and maximum length or width is 2 metres. |
Sources: Incidental Outdoor Burning Permits - Township of Langley · Tree Protection - Township of Langley
Your next steps
- Check the current burning status
Check the current burning status.
- Read permit and property conditions
Read permit and property conditions.
- Proceed only when authorized
Proceed only when authorized.
Sources: Incidental Outdoor Burning Permits - Township of Langley · Tree Protection - Township of Langley
Township illustration showing separation from trees
Township illustration showing separation from fences and neighbouring properties
Township illustration showing a burn pile clear of overhead utility lines
Keep the burn pile low and spread out, as shown in the Township illustration
Season status and property eligibility
Are fall burning permits open now?
The current page says fall dates will be reviewed after the Thanksgiving long weekend due to dry conditions. It does not announce an open date. Check the current Township notice before planning a burn or submitting payment.
Source: Incidental Outdoor Burning Permits - Township of Langley
Which properties can qualify?
Incidental permits are for yard and garden cleanup on properties at least 0.2 hectare, or half an acre, where surrounding properties are at least that size. A large lot alone does not override geographic or seasonal restrictions.
Source: Incidental Outdoor Burning Permits - Township of Langley
Which urban areas cannot get these permits?
The tree-protection page says burning permits are not issued in urban Aldergrove, Brookswood, Fort Langley, Murrayville, Walnut Grove and Willoughby. Check the exact property with the Township rather than using a rural neighbour's approval as permission.
Sources: Incidental Outdoor Burning Permits - Township of Langley · Tree Protection - Township of Langley
Application, cost and allowed materials
How do owners and tenants apply?
The Township provides separate homeowner and tenant online application routes. Permits are available online only during an authorized spring or fall season. Metro Vancouver restrictions, air quality and adequate rainfall can affect whether that season opens.
Source: Incidental Outdoor Burning Permits - Township of Langley
What does the permit cost?
The incidental outdoor burning permit is $30. The page currently has mixed seasonal text, including a statement that the burning season has ended. Confirm applications are genuinely open before relying on a form link.
Source: Incidental Outdoor Burning Permits - Township of Langley
What may go into a permitted burn?
The page lists branches, leaves, plants, tree trimmings and weeds. It prohibits garbage, finished goods, furniture, old buildings, sheds, barns, plastics, tires and insulation. A permit for vegetation is not a general waste-disposal permit.
Source: Incidental Outdoor Burning Permits - Township of Langley
Sources: Incidental Outdoor Burning Permits - Township of Langley
Clearances, supervision and contacts
How large may the pile be?
The listed maximum height is 1.2 metres and maximum length or width is 2 metres. Keep at least 15 metres from structures and property lines. Use the metric dimensions because the page's rounded imperial equivalents are not exact conversions.
Source: Incidental Outdoor Burning Permits - Township of Langley
What preparation is required?
Have rakes or shovels and enough water, hose length and pressure to reach around the pile. Keep clear of power lines, fences, boundaries and tree bases. The Township prohibits accelerants such as gasoline and requires protective clothing and constant supervision.
Source: Incidental Outdoor Burning Permits - Township of Langley
Must I keep the permit nearby?
Yes. Keep a valid copy on your phone or printed at the site and available to Fire Department personnel while burning. Extinguish the pile fully afterward and spread burned material to help eliminate smouldering spots.
Source: Incidental Outdoor Burning Permits - Township of Langley
Who answers questions or responds to smoke?
Email fireinfo@tol.ca for permit questions. The current notice asks people who see smoke or fire, including backyard burning, to note the location and call 911. Follow the permit, Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 6061 and Metro Vancouver rules together.
Source: Incidental Outdoor Burning Permits - Township of Langley
Sources: Incidental Outdoor Burning Permits - Township of Langley