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Land-Clearing Permit Requirements by State

A source-normalized, state-by-state reference for land clearing: the typical permitting level, the open-burn authorization agency, the 811 center and notice window, the construction stormwater authority, and notable protected-species triggers where verified. Every row is visible without JavaScript, each verified figure carries its source and date, and the same data is downloadable as CSV.

Last updated July 22, 2026

Direct findings

Before the table, the honest national patterns — because they matter more than any single row:

Land-disturbance and tree-removal permitting is overwhelmingly local (county or municipal). No state table replaces the issuing office.
Every state operates an 811 one-call system with a statutory advance-notice window before digging; the exact window varies by state.
Open burning of land-clearing debris is regulated at the state level, typically through a state forestry or environmental agency; the agency and rules vary.
Federal Clean Water Act construction stormwater rules generally apply at one acre of disturbance (or less within a larger common plan), administered by state NPDES authorities in most states.
Protected-species triggers — like Florida’s gopher tortoise — are state-specific.

Coverage, stated honestly. This build fully verifies the Florida row against official sources; the remaining 50 jurisdictions are accurate directory rows (official pointers, no invented numbers) pending per-jurisdiction verification. Verified rows carry a date; directory rows do not. An honest, partially detailed reference is better than a fully detailed fabricated one.

The state table

One row per jurisdiction. A cell publishes a number only when it is verified with an official source and a retrieval date; otherwise it shows an accurate agency pointer marked directory.

Showing 51 of 51 jurisdictions

Jurisdiction	Permitting level	Open-burn authorization	811 center & notice window	Construction stormwater authority	Protected-species trigger	Last verified
AlabamaAL	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
AlaskaAK	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
ArizonaAZ	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
ArkansasAR	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
CaliforniaCA	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
ColoradoCO	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
ConnecticutCT	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
DelawareDE	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
District of ColumbiaDC	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
FloridaFL	Local (county / municipal); no statewide clearing permit City of Ocala Planning or Marion County Growth Services depending on jurisdiction. verifiedsource	Florida Forest Service — authorization required Land-clearing burns require Florida Forest Service authorization. verifiedsource	Sunshine 811 — at least two full business days Notice at least two full business days before excavation; the excavating party owns the locate. verifiedsource	FDEP NPDES construction generic permit — applies at 1 acre Coverage generally required at one acre of disturbance or a larger common plan. verifiedsource	Gopher tortoise (FWC) — 25 feet disturbance standard Work within 25 feet of a potentially occupied burrow is treated as disturbance. verifiedsource	2026-07-22
GeorgiaGA	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
HawaiiHI	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
IdahoID	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
IllinoisIL	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
IndianaIN	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
IowaIA	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
KansasKS	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
KentuckyKY	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
LouisianaLA	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
MaineME	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
MarylandMD	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
MassachusettsMA	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
MichiganMI	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
MinnesotaMN	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
MississippiMS	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
MissouriMO	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
MontanaMT	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
NebraskaNE	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
NevadaNV	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
New HampshireNH	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
New JerseyNJ	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
New MexicoNM	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
New YorkNY	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
North CarolinaNC	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
North DakotaND	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
OhioOH	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
OklahomaOK	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
OregonOR	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
PennsylvaniaPA	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
Rhode IslandRI	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
South CarolinaSC	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
South DakotaSD	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
TennesseeTN	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
TexasTX	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
UtahUT	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
VermontVT	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
VirginiaVA	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
WashingtonWA	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
West VirginiaWV	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
WisconsinWI	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—
WyomingWY	Local (county / municipal) No universal statewide land-clearing permit; the county or city issuing office controls. directory	State forestry / environmental agency Confirm the open-burn authorization agency and current restrictions. directory	Call 811 before digging Confirm the statutory advance-notice window with the state 811 center. directorysource	State NPDES authority (or EPA where non-delegated) Federal construction stormwater thresholds apply; confirm the administering authority. directorysource	State-specific — confirm Protected-species triggers vary by state. directory	—

Definitions

Permitting level: whether land-disturbance and tree removal are governed mainly by a state program or by local (county / municipal) offices. In most states, local rules control.
Burn authorization: the agency that authorizes open burning of land-clearing debris and sets current restrictions.
Notice window: how far in advance the 811 center must be notified before excavation. This is set by state law and varies.

Methodology

The reference is built from a single typed dataset. Verified cells cite an official government or agency source with a retrieval date; the Florida row is verified and consistent with the sourced facts published on this site’s homepage. Directory cells normalize the national patterns into accurate pointers without publishing any unverified number. The on-page table and the CSV are generated from the same dataset, so they cannot diverge.

Verified-field coverage this build: permitting 1/51 · burn 1/51 · 811 1/51 · stormwater 1/51 · species 1/51.

Limitations

This is a reference, not legal advice. Local ordinances vary and rules change. Always verify the specific requirements for your parcel with the issuing office before clearing. Directory rows point you to the right kind of authority; they do not confirm a specific fee, threshold, or window.

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Cite this reference

Land-Clearing Permit Requirements by State.
OcalaLandClearing.net. https://ocalalandclearing.net/resources/land-clearing-permit-requirements-by-state/
Updated July 22, 2026.

Change log

July 22, 2026 — Initial publication. Florida verified; all other jurisdictions published as directory rows.

Put this to use

Planning a build? See lot clearing & site prep for how permit screening fits the sequence, and land grading for the shaping that follows. For the Ocala-specific picture, start on the land clearing in Ocala homepage.