Coupeville, Washington

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Island County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredFee: $100Business License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/10/2026
$100License Cost

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$100
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Permitted in commercial zones (HLC, TC, GC); prohibited in residential zones (RR, LDR, RM 9,600, HDR) unless legally established prior to December 1, 2019

Official Sources

townofcoupeville.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/STRApp_2023_Fill.pdf
Data confidence: 92%Last updated: June 10, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Coupeville, Washington

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Coupeville, Washington are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $100).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Coupeville, Washington?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Coupeville, Washington.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Coupeville?

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $100.

Where do these Coupeville short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Coupeville's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.

Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Coupeville, Island County, or Washington authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.