Post Oak Bend, TX · Kaufman County
Burn Permit Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to request approval for on-site land clearing by burning on lots greater than one acre.
What this form is
The application requests a burn permit for on-site land clearing on a lot greater than one acre, subject to approval by the Fire Code Official or designee. It asks for the applicant’s organization and contact details, burn site address, requested start and end dates and times, and the applicant’s signature and date. Burning is limited to daylight hours, and the applicant must keep water on standby.
Who needs it
An owner or applicant intending to clear selected trees, brush, or other natural plant growth on a lot greater than one acre needs this application.
How to submit it
The application says the applicant or responsible party must contact the Kaufman ESD #1 Fire Department. It does not provide a submission address, email, or portal.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the signer certifies the application is true, accurate, and complete, and no sworn attachment is identified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Burn Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide applicant information, the burn site address, requested start and end dates and times, and sign and date the application.
- 3
Review Burning Requirements
Note that burning is allowed only during daylight hours and that a water source must be on standby.
- 4
Contact The Fire Department
Contact the Kaufman ESD #1 Fire Department as directed by the application.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the Burn Permit Application?
- An owner or applicant seeking approval for on-site land clearing on a lot greater than one acre uses this application. It requests applicant information, the burn site address, and requested burn dates and times.
- Do I need a notary for the Burn Permit Application?
- No. The document has no notary block; the applicant or responsible party signs and dates it and certifies the application is true, accurate, and complete.
- How do I submit the Burn Permit Application?
- The application instructs the applicant or responsible party to contact the Kaufman ESD #1 Fire Department. It does not list a submission address, email, or online portal.