Washington Co. to charge for fireworks permit Posted By: Ben Butler April 14, 2009 @ 7:07 am Today's Local News Tweet Share Email Washington County residents who want a fireworks permit will soon have to pay for it. County Auditor Bill Fredrick says the board of supervisors recently approved the $10 fee. Fredrick says the fee will help them recover costs from long distance phone calls, and postal costs associated with granting fireworks permits. The new rule goes into effect tomorrow