Permits

Island County Public Works accepts permit applications via email and standard mail. Use the fillable PDF forms below.  It is acceptable to just type in your name in the signature block for submittal purposes.

Accepted forms of payment are check, money order or cashier's check made payable to Island County Public Works. Credit cards are accepted over the phone, but note that a 2.5% service fee of the amount will be charged.  You may also create an account and pay via the county's SmartGov portal. Email completed applications to Sarah Gooding or call her at 360-679-7331.

Mailed applications and/or payments should be mailed to: Island County Public Works, 1 NE 7th Street, Coupeville, WA 98239.

Island County Public Works accepts credit cards as a form of payment.  A convenience fee of 2.5% or a minimum of $2 will be assessed to credit card transactions. You may also create an account and pay via the county's SmartGov portal.

Access Permits

For Installing a New Driveway Entrance, Relocating an Entrance or Permitting an Existing Driveway Entrance

  • Download Application or Contact Public Works
  • Return completed applications in person or by mail
  • Current Fees:  Residential $123.60  /  Commercial $283.25
  • See ICC12.12 for more information

Right-of-Way & Utility Permits

Any Work that is Done in the County Right-of-Way

  • Download Application or Contact Public Works
  • Return completed applications in person or by mail
  • Current Fees:  Water/Sewer $139.05,  all other Utilities $113.30
  • See ICC13.03A.050 (A) for more information

Hold Harmless Permits

For Property Owners to Receive Wood Chips from the County When Available

  • Download Application  or contact Public Works
  • Return completed applications in person or by mail
  • Must be renewed biannually

Concurrency Permits

Evaluates if Current Roads will Meet New and/or Changing Development Traffic Needs

Oversize/Overweight Permits

For Drivers Hauling a Load or Driving a Vehicle in Excess of the Legal Weight or Size Limitations

Special Event Permits

Special Events that Occur on County Roads; Marathons, Half-Marathons, Walking, Running, Biking or Filming

Current Issued Access, ROW and Utility Permits