CITY BURN PERMITS ARE NO LONGER BEING ISSUED.

City permits are no longer being issued for the current season. Please do not submit an application for a City permit, as no refunds will be given.

Chattanooga-Hamilton County Air Pollution Control Bureau

Pay Online

Processing timelines vary depending on the type of permit and are processed in the order received. 
If you have questions about your payment, please call (423) 643-5970. 

All payment transactions are non-refundable.  

We are no longer accepting City or Controlled Burn Permit

applications for the current season.

 

Burn Permit Processing Times:

  • City Permits: Please all up to seven (7) business days.  
  • County Permits: Please allow up to two (2) business days.

Asbestos Permit Processing Times:

  • Courtesy Notification:  Please allow three (3) business days.
  • Ten-Day Notification:  Please allow ten (10) business days.
 

Online Burn Permit Application

Burn Permit Apply and Pay

Invoice, Docket, or Asbestos Permit Payments

Pay Invoice, Docket, Asbestos Permit

Burn permits will come from the email address APCB-Document@chattanooga.gov.

Please check your SPAM folder if the permit is not in your inbox.

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IMPORTANT

CONTACT INFORMATION: (423) 643-5970

 

  • City Burn Permit applications are NO LONGER accepted for this season. Please DO NOT submit an application for a City permit – refunds will not be issued.

  • Please DO NOT submit an application twice.  Call if you are unsure if the permit application was submitted.

  •  If you are unsure if you need a City permit or a County permit, please call to verify before applying.


All transactions are final.

No refunds.