BURNING MAN PARTICIPANT APPLICATION INFORMATION
ATTENTION BURNING MAN PARTICIPANTS:
The Central Nevada Health District is now (as of December 22, 2025) accepting Temporary Event Applications for the upcoming 2026 Burning Man Temporary Mass Gathering Event!
Deadline to Submit: August 14, 2026.
Please Note: Temporary Public Bathing Facilities are NOT Permitted at Burning Man
Helpful Burning Man Health Inspection Preparatory Information
- Please review the Burning Man Guide below to learn more about Requirements and Regulations
Please note: If you are only offering coffee (water only), tea (water only), prepackaged shelf-stable cookies/chips/candy, alcohol with ice and no garnishes a health permit will not be required for 2026. If you are unsure – reach out!
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO APPLY!
https://portal.cdpehs.com/publicportal/Identity/Account/Login
STEP BY STEP APPLICATION TIPS!
Step 1: Create an account and log in.
Step 2: Navigate to Applications.
Step 3: Select New Application.
Step 4: Under Central Nevada, choose the Burning Man permit option.
Step 5: Enter all required information, including but not limited to:
- Your personal and contact information
- Camp information
- Camp location
- All foods to be served for human consumption
- Food preparation and services times
- Days of service
** Please ensure all required fields are completed accurately.
Step 6: Submit payment. Payment is required in order to complete and submit the application.
Step 7: You will receive an email confirmation once your payment has been successfully processed.
Step 8: Our office will receive your completed application and review it.
- We will contact you if we have any questions.
- Your health permit will be printed and brought with us to the Playa.
- Please plan to pick up your permit on the Playa during the designated days.
Important Updates:
If you need to make any changes to your application—including:
- Camp location
- Menu items or ingredients
- Meal service times
- Days of service
- Any other application details
Please update your application directly in your account (we will be notified automatically), or email us at BurningMan@CentralNevadaHD.org.
Note: As the event approaches in August 2026, our office will send final updates to confirm details and provide any last-minute information.
Important Update
Burning Man Participants: Please pick up your Health Permit at Playa Info located at Esplanade and 5:45 starting August 31, 2026 until September 4, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
If you have any questions regarding obtaining, please call us to (775) 867-8181 or email us to: BURNING MAN@CENTRALNEVADAHD.ORG
