Outdoor Burning & Permits

Island County Public Health issues Burn Permits to the residents of Island County. When a Burn Ban is not in effect, permits can be obtained at the Public Health Department in Coupeville, (360) 679-7350.

Residential yard debris and land-clearing burning are permanently banned within the city limits of Coupeville, Freeland, Langley, and Oak Harbor (and their urban-grown areas).

For more information, please refer to Outdoor Burning on Island County's website.

Land Clearing Burning

Permit Required

Pile size must not exceed 25 feet in diameter x 25 feet high.

Residential Burning

Permit Required

Pile size must not exceed 10 feet in diameter x 10 feet high.

Recreational Burning

No Permit Required*

Recreational fires 3 feet in diameter x 2 feet high or smaller do not require a permit.
- These fires are made from charcoal or firewood and are used for cooking or pleasure.

Small Residential Burning

No-cost

For residential fires smaller then 4 feet in diameter x 4 feet high, call the Information Hotline at (360) 240-5526 to listen to required conditions. This is considered a verbal permit.

To learn more about how to protect your home from potential outdoor fires click here