FAQs

What are the hours for submittal?

Building Permit Applications are accepted up to 2pm.

How do I apply for an Address?

You can apply via US Mail or in person at our Planning front counter in the Coupeville or Camano Annex.

Along with the Completed Application, the following shall be provided:

Approved Access Permit
Issued by Public Works (360-679-7331) approving the driveway onto a County road, OR Department of Transportation (360-757-5964 or 360-848-7230). When it is the first access onto the HWY.
Map
An Aerial photo, or plot plan showing the accurate lot configuration. On this map indicate the Approved Access Point/Driveway and any applicable easements.
Fee
$51.50 (made payable to: Island County Planning)

Can I submit for a Land Use & Building Permit concurrently?

Yes. If you have a Land Use Submittal Appointment, upon arrival, Please let our front receptionist know that you also have a Building Permit submittal. The Land Use application will need to be accepted in order to also intake the building permit application & plans, Due to limited quantity of Guest Cottages, they are excluded from concurrent review.

Do I need a Licensed Contractor or am I able to do the work myself?

A Washington State Licensed Contractor is required.

Yes you are able to do the work yourself however a Owner/Contractor Form must be signed by the Owner & submitted with the Building Permit Application.

EFFECTIVE SEPT. 1, 2021

Building Inspection Requests

will be taken online thru the

Public Portal ONLY

Applications

Building Codes

Building Permit Submittal Requirements

General Requirements

Completed Bldg. Permit Application (In INK w/size 8 font min.)
2 sets/copies of Building Plans (to scale).
2 sets/copies of Engineering and/or Structural Plans if applicable.
Completed WA State Energy code worksheet.
Plot Plan, no larger than 11x17 and to a standard engineering scale.

Single Family Residence

A Copy of the Approved Access Permit
Address Application
Approved Septic Permit/As Built or Applicable Sewer District Connection Cert.
Approved WAV (Water Availability Verification Form).

New Construction (Garage/Shop etc.) on a Vacant Parcel

If Proposing Plumbing: Copy of the Approved WAV
If Proposing Plumbing: Approved Septic Permit or Applicable Sewer District Certificate
If Proposing Heat: WA State Energy Code Worksheet
Approved Access Permit

Note: Garage/Shop on parcels under 2.5 acres without a residence are restricted to 800 sq. ft.

Building Permit Submittal Forms & Helpful Links

Address	As pending or issued by the Island County Planning Dept.	Site Address Application
Approved Access Permit	As issued by the Island County Public Works Department	Access Permit Application
Approved "WAV" (Water Availability Verification) Form (Approved within the Year)	As issued by the Island County Health Department	Water Availability Verification Form
*As Built/Approved Septic Permit OR Applicable Sewer District**	As issued by the Island County Health Department or applicable Sewer District	Application to Construct a Septic System Holmes Harbor Sewer District (360) 331-4636 Penn Cove Sewer District (360) 679-4908
Submitted Land Use Permit (Pending Approval or Approved)	As issued by the Island County Planning Department (i.e.; Variances, Clearing & Grading Permits, RUD's, EBEY Design Guidelines/Certificate of Appropriateness, within a Cultural Resources area)	Land Use Permit
Flood Development Permit Approval (if within floodplain)	As issued by the Island County Planning and Community Development Department *****Please note: As of June 2021 a Pre-Application Conference is required prior to submitting a Flood Development Permit; Please call 360.679.7339 to schedule a Flood Development Permit Pre-Application meeting.*	FEMA Flood Information Island County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance Flood Development Permit Application FEMA Elevation Certificate
Shoreline Approval (if within 200 ft. of Ordinary High Water Mark)	As issued by the Island County Planning Department Please note: As of December 2020 if the parcel is also within the FLOOD ZONE, a Habitat Assessment requirements for FEMA will be reviewed by the Floodplain Administrator.	Shoreline Environment Designations
Plot/Site Plan (Aerial View)	11x17 preferred or legible on smaller paper. Drawn to scale, not to exceed Engineer scale 1"=60' and indicate water/Septic lines, tanks, drain field & reserve and any building currently on the parcel and proposed buildings.	Plot Plan Example
Contractor Verification	If a Licensed WA State Contractor is not provided, the Owner must sign an Owner Contractor Form. What is a registered contractor? Visit WA State Dept. of Labor & Industries www.lni.wa.gov/contractors	Statement of Contractor Verification Form
Building Permit Fees	Estimate the cost of building permit fees. Please Note: The fee schedule amounts are estimates only and are not to be used as the amount that will be due at the time of building permit submittal.	Building Permit Fee Schedule Building Permit Valuation Schedule Plumbing & Mechanical Permit Fee Schedule
Building Stock Plans Policy	Directions to create stock plans. Stock plans are usable for the Building Code cycle they are reviewed with. At the start of a new Building Code cycle, a new stock plan process is required.	Building Stock Plans.pdf

Staff Contact

Building Department
BuildingDept@islandcountywa.gov

Coupeville

Main Phone Line
(360) 679-7339

Camano Annex Main Phone Line

(360) 387-3443

Building Inspection Request Line(s)

Whidbey Island:
(360) 679-7307

Camano Island:

(360) 678-8201

Request a Building Inspection prior to 3pm on a business day for a next business day Building Inspection. (Federal Holidays Observed)

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