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Can I burn wood today in San Luis Obispo County?
Current wood-burning rules for San Luis Obispo County, California, from the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District.
Rules checked on the agency's official site
Short answer
Burn-day status posted for coastal and inland areas.
Whether today is a no-burn day is posted by the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District. Check before you light a fire:
Burn-day status posted for coastal and inland areas
These rules are about burning wood.
San Luis Obispo County wood-burning rules at a glance
| Area covered | San Luis Obispo County (coastal and inland zones) |
|---|---|
| Enforced by | San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District |
| Burn season | Burn-day status posted for coastal and inland areas |
| On a no-burn day | The district posts a daily burn-day status for coastal and inland areas. |
| Who gets a pass | No exemptions listed in our check. |
| Buying or installing a stove | Only district-approved devices in new or remodeled homes. Used stoves that fail the rule can't be resold. |
| Selling a home with a stove | No requirement to remove a stove when you sell. |
| The rule | Rule 504 |
| Official daily status | SLO burn-day status |
| Phone | 1-800-834-2876 |
| 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
The district posts a daily burn-day status for coastal and inland areas.
- Only district-approved wood devices can go into new or remodeled homes.
- Used stoves that don't meet the rule can't be resold.
- No requirement to remove a stove when you sell your home.
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.
Somewhere else in California?
November 1 to the end of February
San Francisco Bay AreaAll year (since October 1, 2025)
Fresno, Bakersfield & the San Joaquin ValleyNovember 1 to the end of February
Sacramento CountyNovember through February
Mammoth Lakes & the Eastern SierraMandatory no-burn days when particle pollution gets high