Fireworks

Fireworks may legally be sold in unincorporated Snohomish County between noon on June 28 and noon on July 6 of each year.  Fireworks discharge violations are a Class 1 civil infraction punishable by a $500 penalty in accordance with SCC 30.53A.400 and SCC 10.70.110(1)(a), and subject to a court order of restitution. 


Unincorporated South Snohomish County has banned the discharge of fireworks as of 2022  (Banned Areas). In the remainder of unincorporated areas of the county where fireworks may be legally discharged, they are allowed only on the Fourth of July from 9 a.m. until midnight. Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue has also created an interactive Firework Discharge Information Map allowing you to enter street addresses to determine firework rules by location.


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Jurisdictions within the county have their own regulations related to firework discharge, and many have banned fireworks. Please view the “Stay Safe and Legal this Fourth of July” flyer for more information about each jurisdiction’s rules. If you intend to discharge fireworks, follow these six steps to celebrate safely!  Find additional resources for family fireworks safety at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) fireworks webpage here.


For additional information on where fireworks may be discharged, please refer to the Countywide Fireworks Discharge Map and the SW Snohomish County Fireworks Ban Area map. 


Visit Surface Water Management's webpage for important information on how to safely discard fireworks debris to save our streams.


Fireworks Stand Permits

A fireworks permit will be required to operate a fireworks stand. A fireworks stand application must be received on or before May 31st each calendar year. An instructional guide (PDF) lists the application requirements.  Applications must be submitted electronically through PDS's online permitting system at MyBuildingPermit.com. See our Online Permitting page for more information.


Fireworks Display Permits

Fireworks displays also require a permit from the Snohomish County Fire Marshal’s Office. A fireworks display application must be received at least 10 days prior to the date of display. An instructional guide (PDF) lists the application requirements which must be met before a permit can be issued. Failure to submit a complete application may delay issuance of the permit.  Applications must be submitted electronically through PDS's online permitting system at MyBuildingPermit.com.  See our Online Permitting page for more information.