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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 
Bright orange flames against a dark background.

Permit Required

  • Pile size must not exceed 25 feet in diameter x 25 feet high.
Residential Burning 
Close-up of burning logs with vibrant orange flames.

Permit Required

  • Pile size must not exceed 10 feet in diameter x 10 feet high.
Recreational Burning 
A campfire burning with bright flames, set against a mountainous landscape in the evening.

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 
Stone fireplace with a burning fire, candles on the mantel, stacked logs nearby, and a rustic interior setting.

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.