Requires a free burning permit from the police department for brush/grass/untreated wood open fires; prohibits burning of tires, solid waste, treated/painted lumber; campfires and grills exempt if no nuisance created.
Open burning & fires — Essex, Vermont
Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
The Town of Essex, Vermont has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Essex Municipal Code Title 5, Chapter 5.09 - Open Fires, verified 2026-09-22.