Rental Property Rules in Island County, WA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Island County, Washington.
Verified from official government sources
Rental Registration
Island County has no landlord registry, but its fire-inspection code requires an annual inspection and notice of occupancy before renting out buildings in occupancy groups R-1 (hotels, transient lodging) and R-2 (apartments), among other listed uses, under Island County Code Section 14.03A.030. No one may begin that occupancy without first passing the inspection.
Island County Rental Building Fire Inspection
Some RestrictionsIsland County Code § 14.03A.030
A.Buildings or structures in occupancy groups A, B, E, F, H, I, LC as conditioned in the code, M, R-1, R-2 as conditioned in the code, R-4, S, child day care, adult homes, and family homes as defined by the International Fire Code, and future editions of the International Fire Code as may in the future be in effect in Island County, and buildings or structures in which home industries are condu...
Repairs & Habitability
Under Island County's fire-inspection code, a landlord who rents out a building stays legally responsible for any portion still under the landlord's control and for shared spaces like entrances, halls, restrooms, storage rooms, and parking lots. Island County Code Section 14.03A.060 puts that duty on the property owner, not the tenant, whenever occupancy of a building or premises is divided.
Island County Landlord Common-Area Duty
Light RestrictionsIsland County Code § 14.03A.060
When any building or premises are rented or leased or when use, occupancy , or control of any building or premises is divided, the owner or landlord shall be the responsible party under this chapter for those portions of the building or premises which remain under his control, use, or occupancy and for common or shared areas such as entrances, halls, restrooms, storage rooms, and parking lots.
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