Is There a Burn Ban in Duval County, Florida?
Checked Sep 9, 2026: Duval County, Florida has no active FFS-reported burn ban. Yard debris burning remains prohibited year-round, with status unchanged since Jun 3, 2026, per Florida Forest Service data. Agricultural burning and land clearing may still require burn authorizations from the Florida Forest Service.
- Latest site check
- Sep 9, 2026, 1:39 AM
- Status last changed
- Jun 3, 2026
- Source
- Florida Forest Service ArcGIS data. Data may lag up to 1 hour.
Data status: Live FFS data
Updated from Florida Forest Service ArcGIS data. Pages use the latest saved site snapshot when available and may check FFS live when the snapshot is unavailable; county reporting can still lag, so verify locally before burning.
- Latest site check
- Sep 9, 2026, 1:39 AM
- Status last changed
- Jun 3, 2026
Important safety note
This site is not affiliated with any government agency. Data reflects county-enacted burn bans as reported to the Florida Forest Service and may lag up to 1 hour. Counties are not required to notify FFS of changes. Always verify with your local fire department or county government before burning.
Duval County Burn Ban Status Today
Checked Sep 9, 2026: Duval County, Florida has no active FFS-reported burn ban. Yard debris burning remains prohibited year-round, with status unchanged since Jun 3, 2026, per Florida Forest Service data. Agricultural burning and land clearing may still require burn authorizations from the Florida Forest Service.
If you searched "Duval County burn ban update today" or "is there a burn ban in Duval County Florida," the current FFS-reported status is shown above.
Is Duval County under a burn ban today?
As of Jun 3, 2026, Duval County has no active FFS-reported burn ban. However, yard debris burning is prohibited year-round in Duval County. If you searched "Duval County burn ban update today," check county and FFS guidance before any outdoor burning.
Duval County Local Burn Guidance
Duval County burn ban update today: this page shows the current FFS-reported status for Duval County. Duval County is also listed by FFS as having year-round yard debris restrictions, so check official county fire guidance before burning.
Duval County Local Fire Risk and Verification
Duval County has no active FFS-reported burn ban, but yard debris burning is listed as prohibited year-round. Local fire risk can still change with drought, wind, rainfall, and fuel conditions. Florida Forest Service uses the Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) to help describe soil and surface-fuel dryness, but KBDI is not the same thing as a county burn ban. Check the official FFS KBDI current report, then verify Duval County rules with Duval County fire guidance before burning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a burn ban in Duval County FL today?
No. As of Jun 3, 2026, Duval County has no active burn ban reported by the Florida Forest Service. Always verify locally before burning.
Can I burn yard debris in Duval County?
No. Duval County permanently prohibits yard debris burning. This applies year-round, not just during dry season.
Who issues burn bans in Duval County Florida?
Duval County burn bans are issued locally by county officials, often in coordination with the local fire department and the Florida Forest Service.
Where can I verify Duval County burn restrictions?
Verify Duval County burn restrictions with the Florida Forest Service ArcGIS dashboard, your local fire department, and FDACS open burning guidance before burning.
What "Yard Debris Always Prohibited" Means
No active FFS burn ban does not mean yard debris burning is allowed in Duval County.
FFS currently reports no temporary county burn ban for Duval County, but this county is listed as prohibiting yard debris burning year-round. Use the Florida yard debris guide for the broader rule explanation, then verify with county officials before burning.
Duval County is listed as prohibiting yard debris burning year-round. This is different from a temporary drought or wildfire burn ban, and other burning rules may still depend on local permits and FFS authorization requirements.
Usually Allowed Only If Local Rules Permit
- BBQ or cooking fires when local rules permit
- Small recreational fires only if county and local fire rules allow them
- Agricultural or land-clearing burns only with any required FFS authorization
Not Allowed or High-Risk
- Burning yard debris such as leaves, branches, and clippings
- Burning household trash or construction debris
- Outdoor burning during a local fire restriction or emergency order
Verify with Duval County officials, your local fire department, and FFS guidance before burning.
Before You Burn in Duval County
- Piles larger than 8 feet in diameter generally require a Florida Forest Service burn authorization.
- Yard debris burning may be restricted or prohibited by county ordinance.
- Always check your local fire department before burning.
- Use FDACS and Florida Forest Service pages as official source references.
Duval County Recent Status History
Daily FFS status history is now being collected for Duval County. Future changes will appear here after this site captures them from FFS data.