A permit is required for any open burning on any public street, alley, road, or other public or private ground.
Open burn permits may be obtained by calling, faxing, visiting, or emailing the Overland Park Fire Department, Administration Building, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (no holidays).
There is no fee for a burn permit.
Fax or mail application to:
Overland Park Fire Department
Prevention Division
9550 W. 95th Street
Overland Park, KS 66212
Phone: 913/888-6066
Fax: 913/888-8348
email: burnpermit@opkansas.org
Please contact the Fire Department as far in advance as possible to assist in timely processing of your permit.
An inspector from OPFD will call to schedule a time to come out to look at the area where you are wanting to burn.
The inspector will leave the burn permit with you after they have completed a satisfactory on-site inspection.
For more information, see chapter 16.120 of the Municipal Code or call Rhonda Schneider or Mark Sweany at 913/888-6066.