Open burning & fires — Elko, Nevada

Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?

No adopted ordinance has been confirmed for Elko — the documents below are unconfirmed leads or supporting material (checked 2026-06-05).

Nevada Administrative Code § 445B.22067 — Open Burning

Open burning prohibited at single-family residences within 1 mile of Elko Township boundaries unless authorized by state/local officer, concurred by Director, and not prohibited by local ordinances.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: none on record · Last verified 2026-06-05 · Open burning & fires in other municipalities