What are the permit fees? Click here for Island County's land use permit fee schedule
How can I submit a permit?
You can either submit your land use permit applications in person or electronically.
Electronically
- Send your application and other attachments to PlanningDept@islandcountywa.gov
- The planner on duty for the day will review your materials and let you know if anything else is needed
- If everything looks ready, the planner will provide you with an estimate for the fees and let you know how many hard copies are needed.
- Please mail the required hard copies, a copy of the estimate provided to you, and a check for the required permit fees to one of the addresses below.
For USPS:
Planning & Community Development
PO Box 5000
Coupeville, WA
98239
For FedEx or UPS:Planning & Community Development
1 NE 6th St.
Coupeville, WA
98239
In PersonPlease call the phone number below and ask to schedule a "Land Use Permit submittal appointment" with a planner. (360)-679-7339
Please plan for around 60 minutes to review and take in your application.
For questions about septic and water
Please contact the Island County Public Health Department
(360) 679-7350
https://www.islandcountywa.gov/health/Pages/Home.aspx
For questions about access, clearing and grading, storm water, and steep/unstable slopes
Please contact the Island County Public Works Department
(360) 679-7331
https://www.islandcountywa.gov/publicworks/Pages/Home.aspx