Building Inspections
View the daily inspection schedule or submit an inspection request
Community Development
We are moving!
Thursday, August 1st our office and services will be unavailable as we move to our new building. We will reopen for business Friday, August 2nd, at our new location: 125 NW Chehalis Ave, Chehalis WA.
Our Mission
To ensure growth and development occurs in a manner that protects public health, safety, and welfare, supports community prosperity, sustains natural resources, and preserves the quality of life enjoyed by citizens and visitors of Lewis County, Washington. Learn more about how we will provide Great Service Daily through our Strategic Priorities.
Permit Applications and Handouts
Master Site Review, building permits, fill and grade permit, fee schedule, etc.
Planning Applications Under Review
Notices for active applications being reviewed by the Lewis County Planning Department
Rezones
Proposed and adopted rezone application materials
Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulation Amendments
Updates to urban growth area boundaries, plan policies and Title 17 and Title 16 regulations
Codes and Flood Regulations
Links to development regulations, building codes, and flood regulations
Explore Maps And Data
Geographic and trend data for Lewis County
Process Improvement
Continually improve permitting, review, and other processes across county departments and in coordination with the community
Adopted Plans
Lewis County Comprehensive Plan, Shoreline Management Program, etc.
Boards & Commissions
Boundary Review Board & Planning Commission
Staff Directory
Community Development staff positions and contact information
News
2021 WA State Energy Code Residential Seminar
Community Development | June 03, 2024
Lewis County Lifts Restrictions on Outdoor Burning
Community Development | October 06, 2023