Any entity intending to discharge display fireworks in unincorporated areas of Johnson County must obtain a permit from the Planning, Development and Sustainability (PDS) department.  

Any entity intending to discharge consumer fireworks in unincorporated areas of Johnson County must obtain a permit from the Planning, Development and Sustainability (PDS) department, except for the dates listed below (per Senate File 303):

No Fireworks Permit Required for Consumer Fireworks on these Dates

  • July 3
  • July 4
  • December 31

Fireworks displays within the limits of an incorporated municipality are governed by the ordinances of that city, not the Board of Supervisors.

Permit Application 

Firework permit applications can be filed on Citizenserve, the county's permit portal.  Applications should be filed with PDS at least 21 days before the anticipated display.  

Citizenserve Portal (apply here)→ 

Fireworks Resources

Retail sale, wholesale, and storage of consumer and/or display fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Johnson County must be located on parcels zoned MH-Heavy Industrial, as defined by the Unified Development Ordinance. Additional supplemental conditions may apply. All firework questions can be submitted to PDS at [email protected]. 

Pending and Approved Applications

None at this time.