Guides

Guides for Whidbey Island Property Owners

Permits, ground conditions and how the work gets done across Whidbey Island & Island County.

Excavator on a freshly cleared lot on Whidbey Island with the pulled stumps stacked at the tree line

Do You Need a Permit to Clear Land on Whidbey Island? Island County Clearing, Grading and Tree Removal Rules

When Island County requires a clearing and grading permit on Whidbey Island: the 500 cubic yard line, two acres to bare earth, shoreline and steep slope ground.

Mini excavator with a tilt rotator cutting a level bench into a slope before a retaining wall goes in

Do You Need a Permit for a Retaining Wall on Whidbey Island? Island County's 4-Foot Rule, Surcharges and Slope Setbacks

In unincorporated Island County a retaining wall 4 feet or less with no surcharge needs no building permit, and the 4 feet starts at the bottom of the footing.

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Need land cleared, a lot graded, a driveway put in, drainage fixed, or a storm mess hauled off? Reach out for a free, no-obligation estimate — we’ll walk the property, give you a straight price, and get your job on the schedule.

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