Fire Regulations in Gila County, AZ (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Gila County, Arizona.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Gila County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply — see the city list below.

Brush Clearance

Gila County has NO mandatory brush-clearance or vegetation-clearing ordinance — clearing 100 ft of defensible space around your home is voluntary under Arizona DFFM Firewise guidance. Open burning requires an ADEQ permit (ARS §49-501). Payson and other incorporated cities have their own Firewise codes that do NOT apply in unincorporated Gila County.

Gila County, AZ Brush Clearance & Vegetation Clearing Rules

Few Restrictions

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Wildfire Zones

Gila County, AZ has NO wildland-urban interface (WUI) building code and NO Firewise / vegetation-clearing ordinance — neither does Apache or Navajo County. Defensible space (30 ft Zone 1, 30–100 ft Zone 2) is recommended by Arizona DFFM but voluntary. Federal Stage I/II fire restrictions on Tonto National Forest land apply when issued.

Gila County, AZ Wildfire Rules: No Local WUI Code or Vegetation-Clearing Ordinance

Few Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

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