Lewis County Housing Initiative

Update: Lewis County selects night-by-night shelter location after public input.

Press Release, General Q & A, and BOCC Facebook

The Lewis County Housing Initiative, implemented by the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners via resolution on Feb. 15, 2022, is a 12-step blueprint to address the local housing crisis. This resolution adopts a set of objectives and a work plan to implement the 2020 Strategic Plans' directive to increase the availability and affordability of housing in Lewis County. See the press release for more details.

Full Documents and Details

Housing Initiative Timeline

Lewis County Housing Initiative Timeline

Department breakdown of Housing Initiative Work Plan

Action Items A-D: Coordination items and tracking success

  • County lead: Board of County Commissioners/County Manager
  • Completion: On-going
  • For more information: Eric Eisenberg 360-740-1241

Action Items E & F: Night-by-night shelter and Step-up Facility(ies)

  • County lead: Public Health & Social Services
  • Completion: Issuance of RFPs by March 2022; services to begin Summer 2022
  • For more information: Meja Handlen 360-740-1234

Action Item G: Promote infrastructure to support residential growth

  • County lead: Public Works
  • Completion: Assessment to be completed by June 2022
  • For more information: Public Works 360-740-1123

Action Item H: Multi-family housing proof of concept

  • County lead: Community Development
  • Completion: December 2022
  • For more information: Mindy Brooks 360-740-2610

Action Item I: Packwood Subarea Plan

Action Item J: Rural character update

  • County lead: Community Development
  • Completion: December 2023
  • For more information: Mindy Brooks 360-740-2610

Action Item K: Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update

  • County lead: Community Development
  • Completion: June 2025
  • For more information: Mindy Brooks 360-740-2610

Action Item L: Packwood Sewer Project

  • County lead: Public Works
  • Completion: December 2026
  • For more information: Public Works 360-740-1123