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).

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.
  • Note: Burning anything other than natural vegetation or firewood is prohibited.

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.

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