California Air Resources Board

The Woodsmoke Reduction Program (Program) offers financial incentives for homeowners to replace old, inefficient, and highly polluting wood stoves, wood inserts, or fireplaces with cleaner burning and more efficient home heating devices. California residents using uncertified wood stoves or wood inserts or fireplaces as their primary heat source may be eligible for incentives towards the purchase and installation of qualifying devices. The incentive amounts vary depending on the location of the residence and the household income, with some households qualifying for the full replacement cost. 

Senate Bill 563 established the Woodsmoke Reduction Program to be administered by CARB to promote the voluntary replacement of old wood-burning stoves with cleaner and more efficient alternatives. The legislation also authorizes money from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) to be appropriated for incentives offered as part of the Program. State Budgets appropriated $5,000,000 in fiscal year (FY) 2016-2017, $3,000,000 in FY 2018-2019, $5,000,000 in FY 2021-2022, and $5,000,000 in FY 2022-2023, to CARB to incentivize replacement of old, uncertified wood burning devices with cleaner options. The Program is implemented by the California Air Pollution Control Officers Association (CAPCOA) in coordination with local air pollution control districts or air quality management districts (Districts). CAPCOA works with the Districts to determine how much funding will be available to each District participating in the Program.

The Woodsmoke Reduction Program is part of California Climate Investments (CCI), a Statewide program that puts billions of cap-and-trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy and improving public health and the environment – particularly in disadvantaged communities.

The Program Guidelines set maximum incentive levels per property or household. The cost of both the physical heating devices and installation of those devices has increased since the Guidelines were last modified. The difference between these increased costs and the incentive amounts as specified in the Program Guidelines is significant enough that many priority population Applicants are unable to participate in the Program. To better reflect current pricing and ultimately encourage priority population participation, CARB  increased the maximum Enhanced Incentives from $10,000 to $12,000 for electric heat pump installations and from $5,000 to $7,000 for eligible wood stoves, pellet stoves, or electric heating devices. This change is effective April 1, 2025.

The Program Guidelines contain more complete information regarding eligibility and implementation.

• 2021-2022 Program Final Guidelines modified: January 2025 (increased Maximum Enhanced Incentive levels); November 2023 (include 2022-2023 appropriation and associated language)
• 2018-2019 Program Final Guidelines
• 2016-2017 Program Final Guidelines

Am I Eligible?

Households using uncertified wood stoves or wood inserts or utilizing a fireplace as a primary heat source are eligible for an incentive towards replacing their old, uncertified device with a cleaner, more efficient heating device. The incentive amount will be determined by the each District in coordination with CAPCOA. In order to determine if your device is uncertified and qualifies for this program, check the model against the U.S. EPA Certified Wood Heater Database. If the stove's manufacturer and model is not on the current and historical lists, the stove is considered uncertified. Additional methods to check eligibility can be found in the Program Guidelines.

Am I Located in a Disadvantaged or Low-Income Community?

This program will maximize benefits to low income households located in disadvantaged and low-income communities or on tribal lands and has as a goal to distribute 75 percent of total funding to these populations. Applicants residing in a census tract identified as disadvantaged or low-income automatically qualify for higher incentives. A final map of disadvantaged and low-income communities is available at CCI's Priority Population Investments.

How to Apply

In order to participate in the Program, applicants will be required to complete an application through their participating District. A list of districts currently participating in the Program can be found on CAPCOA's website. Applicants will agree to receive training and follow the best practices in fuel storage and device maintenance and operation. The District will notify the applicant whether or not the application was approved for participation in the Program.

Replacement Options

The existing uncertified wood stove/insert or fireplace must be replaced with an electric heat pump, electric stove heater, certified pellet stove, or wood stove approved for this Program, as described in the "Replacement Device" section the 2021-2022 Draft Program Guidelines. Only select wood stoves are eligible for incentives as part of this Program, which is necessary to ensure that the replacement devices reduce emissions as anticipated. The replacement device must be installed by a professional, appropriately licensed stove installer and meet local fire and building codes.

• CAPCOA - Local Air Districts Participating in Statewide Woodsmoke Reduction Program
• Bay Area AQMD - Wood Smoke Reduction Incentive Program
• Butte County AQMD - Wood Burning Device Change Out Program
• El Dorado County - Chimney Smoke Reduction Incentive Program
• Lassen County APCD - Wood Stove Replacement Program
• Monterey Bay Unified - Wood Stove Change-Out Program for San Lorenzo Valley
• North Coast Unified AQMD - Wood Stove Incentive Replacement Program
• Northern Sierra AQMD - Greater Portola Woodstove Change-Out Program
• Northern Sonoma County - 3-2-1 Burn Clean! Wood Appliance Replacement Program
• Placer County - Wood Stove Changeout Incentive Program
• Sacramento Metro AQMD - Wood Stove and Fireplace Incentive Programs
• San Joaquin APCD - Fireplace & Woodstove Change-Out Program
• San Luis Obispo County APCD - Wood Burning Device Change-Out Program
• South Coast AQMD - Wood Stove and Fireplace Change-Out Incentive Program
• Tehama County APCD - Wood Stove Change-Out Program

Temporary exemptions to the statewide Residential Waste Burning Air Toxics Control Measure have been granted to some unincorporated areas with very low population densities that have limited options for disposal of waste. Information on temporary exemptions that may be available in each local air district is listed below.  

Amador County Air Pollution Control District 

Burning residential waste (paper, cardboard, and household waste) outdoors is NOT allowed anywhere in Amador County. Burn barrels are prohibited. 

Contact the Amador County Air Pollution Control District for further information.  

District Office: 810 Court Street, Jackson, CA 95642 
District Phone: (209) 257-0112 
District Fax: (209) 257-0116 
General Email: airdistrict@amadorgov.org 
District Website: https://www.amadorgov.org/services/amador-air-district 
District Burn Line: (209) 223-6246

Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District 

Burning residential waste outdoors in NOT allowed anywhere in the jurisdiction of the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District. Contact the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District for information.  

District Website: https://avaqmd.ca.gov/ 
District Office: (661) 723-8070

Bay Area Air Quality Management District 

Burning residential waste outdoors in NOT allowed anywhere in the jurisdiction of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. Contact the Bay Area Air Quality Management District for information.  

District Website: https://www.baaqmd.gov/ 
District Office: (415) 749-4900

Butte County Air Quality Management District 

No Zip Code Tabulation Areas qualify for exemptions. Burning dry, natural vegetation may be allowed. Burn barrels are prohibited. Contact the Butte County Air Quality Management District for information. 

District Website: Outdoor Residential Burning in Butte County 
District Burn Line: (530) 332-9407 
District Office: (530) 332-9400 

Calaveras County Air Pollution Control District 

No Zip Code Tabulation Areas qualify for exemptions. Burning dry, natural vegetation may be allowed. Burn barrels are prohibited. Contact the Calaveras County Air Pollution Control District for information. 

District Website: Burn Permits and Burn Day Information 
District Burn Information Line: (209) 754-6600 
District Office: (209) 754-6588 

Colusa County Air Pollution Control District 

Temporary exemptions may allow the burning of non-glossy paper and cardboard, as well as the use of burn barrels in unincorporated areas with low population densities.  

The following Zip Code Tabulation Areas may qualify for temporary exemptions, but only where there are no prior prohibitions:   

• 95979  
• 95987 (excluding the incorporated place, Williams) 

Burn barrels are prohibited in all other areas. Burning dry, natural vegetation may be allowed. Contact the Colusa County Air Pollution Control District for information. 

District Website: District Information 
District Burn Line: (530) 458-0581 
District Office: (530) 458-0590 

Eastern Kern County Air Pollution Control District 

Open-burning hazard reduction pile burning of dry, natural vegetation is allowed within Eastern Kern County during Open Burn season. A District burn permit must be obtained and the date of ignition must be designated an open burn day. Burn barrels are prohibited in all areas of Eastern Kern County.   

Contact the Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control District for information. 

District Website: Smoke and Fire Information 
District Office: (661) 862-5250 

El Dorado Air Quality Management District 

Burning residential waste outdoors in NOT allowed anywhere in the jurisdiction of the El Dorado Air Quality Management District. Contact the El Dorado Air Quality Management District for information.  

District Website: https://www.edcgov.us/AirQualityManagement/ 
District Office: (530) 621-7501

Feather River Air Quality Management District 

Burning residential waste outdoors in NOT allowed anywhere in the jurisdiction of the Feather River Air Quality Management District. Contact the Feather River Air Quality Management District for information.  

District Website: https://www.fraqmd.org/ 
District Office: (530) 634-7659

Glenn County Air Pollution Control District 

Temporary exemptions may allow the burning of non-glossy paper and cardboard, as well as the use of burn barrels in unincorporated areas with low population densities.  

The following Zip Code Tabulation Area may qualify for temporary exemptions, but only where there are no prior prohibitions:   

• 95939 

Burning dry, natural vegetation may be allowed. Burn barrels are prohibited. Contact the Glenn County Air Pollution Control District for information. 

District Website: Residential Burn Information  
District Burn Line: (800) 466-2876 
District Office: (530) 934-6500 

Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District 

Temporary exemptions may allow the burning of non-glossy paper and cardboard, as well as the use of burn barrels in unincorporated areas with low population densities.  

The following Zip Code Tabulation Areas may qualify for temporary exemptions, but only where there are no prior prohibitions:   

• 89010 
• 89019 
• 89060  
• 92328 
• 92384 
• 92389 
• 93512 
• 93514 (Hammil sub-area within the White Mountain FPD) 
• 93517 
• 93522 
• 93527 
• 93541 
• 93549 
• 95223 

Areas outside of an assigned Zip Code Tabulation Area with no prior prohibitions may also qualify for temporary exemptions.  

Burn barrels are prohibited in all other areas. Burning dry, natural vegetation may be allowed.

Contact the Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District for information. 

District Website: Open Outdoor Burning 
District Office: (760) 872-8211 

Imperial County Air Pollution Control District 

Household waste cannot be burned at residences in Imperial County. Under certain conditions, properly dried green waste can be burned at residences outside of city limits and townships. Contact the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District for information. 

District Website: Residential Burning 
District Office: (442) 265-1800 

Lake County Air Quality Management District 

Burning residential waste outdoors in NOT allowed anywhere in the jurisdiction of the Lake County Air Quality Management District. Contact the Lake County Air Quality Management District for information.  

District Website: https://www.lcaqmd.net/ 
District Office: (707) 263-7000

Lassen County Air Pollution Control District 

Temporary exemptions may allow the burning of non-glossy paper and cardboard, as well as the use of burn barrels in unincorporated areas with low population densities.  

The following Zip Code Tabulation Areas may qualify for temporary exemptions, but only where there are no prior prohibitions:   

• 96006 
• 96009 
• 96105 
• 96110 
• 96117 (excluding the incorporated place, Susanville) 
• 96119 
• 96123 
• 96132 
• 96136 

Burn barrels are prohibited in all other areas. Burning dry, natural vegetation may be allowed.

Contact the Lassen County Air Pollution Control District for information. 

District Website: Burn Information 
District Burn Line: (530) 257-2876 
District Office: (530) 252-4247 

Mariposa County Air Pollution Control District 

Temporary exemptions may allow the burning of non-glossy paper and cardboard, as well as the use of burn barrels in unincorporated areas with low population densities.  

The following Zip Code Tabulation Area may qualify for temporary exemptions, but only where there are no prior prohibitions:   

• 95325 

Burn barrels are prohibited in all other areas. Burning dry, natural vegetation may be allowed.

Contact the Mariposa County Air Pollution Control District for information. 

District Website: Air Pollution Burn Permits 
District Burn Line: (209) 966-1200 
District Office: (209) 966-2220 

Mendocino County Air Quality Management District 

Burning residential waste outdoors in NOT allowed anywhere in the jurisdiction of the Mendocino County Air Quality Management District. Contact the Mendocino County Air Quality Management District for information.  

District Website: https://www.co.mendocino.ca.us/aqmd/ 
District Office: (707) 463-4354

Modoc County Air Pollution Control District 

Temporary exemptions may allow the burning of non-glossy paper and cardboard, as well as the use of burn barrels in unincorporated areas with low population densities. 

Contact the Modoc County Air Pollution Control District for information. 

District Website: Air Pollution Control 
Burn Line: (530) 233-3436 (CalFire) 
District Office: (530) 233-6401 

Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District 

Burning residential waste outdoors in NOT allowed anywhere in the jurisdiction of the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District. Contact the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District for information.  

District Website: https://www.mdaqmd.ca.gov/ 
District Office: (760) 245-1661

Monterey Bay Air Resources District 

Temporary exemptions may allow the burning of non-glossy paper and cardboard, as well as the use of burn barrels in unincorporated areas with low population densities.  

The following Zip Code Tabulation Area may qualify for temporary exemptions, but only where there are no prior prohibitions:   

• 95043 

Burn barrels are prohibited in all other areas. Burning dry, natural vegetation may be allowed.

Contact the Monterey Bay Air Resources District for information. 

District Website: Open Burning 
District Burn Line: (800) 255-2876 
District Office: (831) 647-9411 

North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District  

Temporary exemptions may allow the burning of non-glossy paper and cardboard, as well as the use of burn barrels in unincorporated areas with low population densities.  

The following Zip Code Tabulation Areas may qualify for temporary exemptions, but only where there are no prior prohibitions:   

• 95514 
• 95526 
• 95543 
• 95550 
• 95552 
• 95556  
• 95558  
• 95595 
• 96010 
• 96046 
• 96048  
• 96076 
• 96091 

Areas without an assigned ZCTA with no prior prohibitions may also qualify for temporary exemptions.  

Burn barrels are prohibited in all other areas. Burning dry, natural vegetation may be allowed.

Contact the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District for information. 

District Website: Burn Program 
District Burn Line: (707) 443-7665 
District Office: (707) 443-3093 

Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District 

Temporary exemptions may allow the burning of non-glossy paper and cardboard, as well as the use of burn barrels in unincorporated areas with low population densities.  

The following Zip Code Tabulation Areas may qualify for temporary exemptions, but only where there are no prior prohibitions:   

• 95910 
• 95915 
• 96105 
• 96129 

Burn barrels are prohibited in all other areas. Burning dry, natural vegetation may be allowed.

Contact the Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District for information. 

District Website: Open Outdoor Burning for Nevada, Plumas and Sierra Counties  
District Burn Line: (530) 274-7928 
District Offices: (530) 274-9360 (Grass Valley); (530) 832-0102 (Portola) 

Northern Sonoma County Air Pollution Control District 

Burning residential waste outdoors in NOT allowed anywhere in the jurisdiction of the Northern Sonoma County Air Pollution Control District. Contact the Northern Sonoma County Air Pollution Control District for information.  

District Website: https://nosocoair.org/ 
District Office: (707) 433-5911

Placer County Air Pollution Control District 

Temporary exemptions may allow the burning of non-glossy paper and cardboard, as well as the use of burn barrels in the community of Iowa Hill, an unincorporated area with low population density. 

Contact the Placer County Air Pollution Control District for information. 

District Website: Daily Burn Day Information 
District Daily Burn Day Information Line: (530) 889-6868  
District Office: (530) 745-2330 

Sacramento Metro Air Quality Management District 

Burning residential waste outdoors in NOT allowed anywhere in the jurisdiction of the Sacramento Metro Air Quality Management District. Contact the Sacramento Metro Air Quality Management District for information.  

District Website: https://airquality.org/ 
District Office: (279) 207-1122

San Diego County Air Pollution Control District 

No Zip Code Tabulation Areas qualify for exemptions. Burning dry, natural vegetation may be allowed. Burn barrels are prohibited. Contact the San Diego Air Pollution Control District for information. 

District Website: Open Burning 
District Air Pollution Forecast Line: (858) 586-2800 
District Office: (858) 586-2600 

San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District 

Burning residential waste outdoors in NOT allowed anywhere in the jurisdiction of the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. Contact the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District for information.  

District Website: https://www.valleyair.org/ 
District Offices: (209) 557-6400 (Modesto); (559) 230-6000 (Fresno); (661) 392-5500 (Bakersfield)

San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District 

Burning residential waste outdoors in NOT allowed anywhere in the jurisdiction of the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District. Contact the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District for information.  

District Website: https://www.slocleanair.org/ 
District Office: (805) 781-5912

Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District 

Burning residential waste outdoors in NOT allowed anywhere in the jurisdiction of the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District. Contact the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District for information.  

District Website: https://www.ourair.org/ 
District Office: (805) 979-8050

Shasta County Air Quality Management District 

Temporary exemptions may allow the burning of non-glossy paper and cardboard, as well as the use of burn barrels in unincorporated areas with low population densities.  

The following Zip Code Tabulation Areas may qualify for temporary exemptions, but only where there are no prior prohibitions:   

• 96011 
• 96017 
• 96019 (excluding the incorporated place, Shasta Lake) 
• 96076 

Burn barrels are prohibited in all other areas. Burning dry, natural vegetation may be allowed.

Contact the Shasta County Air Quality Management District for information. 

District Website: Burn Day Information
District Burn Line: (530) 224-8777 
District Office: (530) 225-5674 

Siskiyou County Air Pollution Control District 

Temporary exemptions may allow the burning of non-glossy paper and cardboard, as well as the use of burn barrels in unincorporated areas with low population densities.  

The following Zip Code Tabulation Areas may qualify for temporary exemptions, but only where there are no prior prohibitions:   

• 95568 
• 96014 (excluding 2010 Burn Restriction Area 6) 
• 96023 (excluding 2010 Burn Restriction Areas 24 and 25) 
• 96031 
• 96050 
• 96058 (excluding 2010 Burn Restriction Areas 22, 23, 24, and 25) 
• 96085
• 96086 

Burn barrels are prohibited in all other areas. Burning dry, natural vegetation may be allowed.

Contact the Siskiyou County Air Pollution Control District for information. 

District Websites: Burn Day Information and Burn Permits 
District Burn Line: (530) 842-8123 
District Office: (530) 841-4025 

South Coast Air Quality Management District 

Burning residential waste outdoors in NOT allowed anywhere in the jurisdiction of the South Coast Air Quality Management District. Contact the South Coast Air Quality Management District for information.  

District Website: http://www.aqmd.gov/ 
District Office: (909) 396-2000

Tehama County Air Pollution Control District 

Temporary exemptions may allow the burning of non-glossy paper and cardboard, as well as the use of burn barrels in unincorporated areas with low population densities.  

The following Zip Code Tabulation Areas may qualify for temporary exemptions, but only where there are no prior prohibitions:   

• 96061 
• 96076 

Areas without an assigned ZCTA with no prior prohibitions may also qualify for temporary exemptions.  

Burn barrels are prohibited in all other areas. Burning dry, natural vegetation may be allowed.

Contact the Tehama County Air Pollution Control District for information. 

District Website: What are the District’s Residential Burning Rules?
District Office: (530) 527-3717 

Tuolumne County Air Pollution Control District 

Temporary exemptions may allow the burning of non-glossy paper and cardboard, as well as the use of burn barrels in unincorporated areas with low population densities.  

The following Zip Code Tabulation Areas may qualify for temporary exemptions, but only where there are no prior prohibitions:   

• 95364 
• 95389 

Burn barrels are prohibited in all other areas. Burning dry, natural vegetation may be allowed.

Contact the Tuolumne County Air Pollution Control District for information. 

District Website: Backyard Burning
District Burn Line: (209) 533-5598 
District Office: (209) 533-5691 

Ventura County Air Pollution Control District 

Burning residential waste outdoors in NOT allowed anywhere in the jurisdiction of the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District. Contact the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District for information.  

District Website: https://www.vcapcd.org/ 
District Office: (805) 303-4005

Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District

Burning residential waste outdoors in NOT allowed anywhere in the jurisdiction of the Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District. Contact the Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District for information.

District Website: https://www.ysaqmd.org/ 
District Office: (530) 757-3650

7.15  Range Improvement

Range Improvement

7.16 Forest Management

Forest Management

7.17 Agricultural Burning

Agricultural Burning Methodology

Appendix A

Appendix B

Appendix C

Districts Methodologies

Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District

Open Burning (October 2000)

San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District

Agricultural Burning (June 2008)

Range Improvement (September 2008)

Non-Agricultural Open Burning (May 2009)

Waste Burning Unspecified (May 2007)

 Districts Methodologies

Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District

Commercial Combustion - Diesel (July 2002)

Commercial Combustion - Natural Gas (November 2002)

San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District

Commercial Combustion - Diesel (November 2008)

Commercial Combustion - Natural Gas (November 2008)