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Can I burn wood today in Reno?
Current wood-burning rules for Reno & Washoe County, Nevada, from the Northern Nevada Public Health.
Rules checked on the agency's official site
Short answer
Daily burn code starts November 1.
Whether today is a no-burn day is posted by the Northern Nevada Public Health. Check before you light a fire:
Daily burn code starts November 1
These rules are about burning wood.
Reno & Washoe County wood-burning rules at a glance
| Area covered | Washoe County |
|---|---|
| Enforced by | Northern Nevada Public Health |
| Burn season | Daily burn code starts November 1 |
| On a no-burn day | Washoe County posts a daily green / yellow / red burn code from November 1. |
| Who gets a pass | No exemptions listed in our check. |
| Buying or installing a stove | Fireplaces and wood stoves only on larger lots, one per property. |
| Selling a home with a stove | An inspection is required as part of the sale. |
| The rule | See the official sources below. |
| Official daily status | Is it OK to burn today? (NNPH) |
| Last checked |
Planned a fire tonight? You still have options.
None of these burn wood.
Electric fireplace
Hangs on the wall or sits in an opening. Many plug into a regular outlet. No chimney, no permit.
Compare electric fireplacesGas logs
Real flames in your existing fireplace. You'll need a gas line and a pro to hook it up.
Already have a newer, cleaner stove?
Some areas let registered or certified stoves burn on certain days. Check the rules below.
How the rules work here
Washoe County posts a daily green / yellow / red burn code from November 1.
- Fireplaces and wood stoves are only allowed on larger lots, one per property.
- Selling a home with a wood-burning device? It needs an inspection as part of the sale.
Not yet confirmed by us: Burn-code details (read in news releases only). Check with the agency.
Where this comes from
Checked Nov 1, 2026. Rules change, so the agency's own page is always the final word. This isn't legal advice.