1. Budget

    About Contact The Budget Department is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of the countywide budget. Budget Historic Courthouse Rm 209 351 NW North St Chehalis, WA, 98532 (360) 740-1198 Contact Budget Budget Services Every year the County is required by RCW 36.40.080 to adopt an annual budget. The process that culminates in budget adoption spans approximately seven months and is comprehensive and detailed. The Budget Department, under the direction of the County Manager, is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of the countywide budget. During the budget process, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), County Manager, and …


    Budget - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.

  2. 2016/2017 Budget Calendar

    DatesDayActionMarch 28Monday1st 2016 Budget Amendment Hearing (Board Hearing Room, 10:00 am)June 3FridayInternal Service Rates submitted to Budget Dept.June 15WednesdayDiscuss Call Letter & Budget Instructions at ESCJune 27Monday2nd 2016 Budget Amendment Hearing (Board Hearing Room, 10:00 am)July 11MondayCall Letter and Budget Worksheets distributed to Offices/Depts.JulyBudget Training Classes - as requestedAugust 8MondayOffices/Depts. submit 2017 Preliminary Budgets to Budget Dept.August 8MondayRecommended STIP due to the BOCCSeptember 6TuesdayBudget Dept. submits Preliminary Budgets to BOCC and AuditorSeptember 26Monday3rd 2016 Budget Amendment Hearing ( Board Hearing Room, 10:00 am)September 21Wednesday2017 Preliminary Budget distributed to libraries, colleges, and Offices/Depts.Sep-OctBudget meetings between Offices/Depts. and BOCCOctober 3MondayFirst Hearing, 2017 …


    Budget - Dec. 31, 2015, 12:42 p.m.

  3. 2017/2018 Budget Calendar

    DATES DAY ACTIONApril 9Monday1st 2018 Budget Amendment Hearing (Board Hearing Room, 10:00 am)June 8FridayInternal Service Rates submitted to Budget Dept.June 20WednesdayDiscuss Call Letter & Budget Instructions at ESCJuly 9Monday2nd 2018 Budget Amendment Hearing (Board Hearing Room, 10:00 am)July 9MondayCall Letter and 2019 Budget Worksheets distributed to Offices/Depts.JulyBudget Training Classes - as requestedAugust 13MondayOffices/Depts. submit 2019 Preliminary Budgets to Budget Dept.AugustRecommended STIP due to the BOCCSeptember 4TuesdayBudget Dept. submits 2019 Preliminary Budgets to BOCC and AuditorSeptember 24Monday3rd 2018 Budget Amendment Hearing ( Board Hearing Room, 10:00 am)Sep-OctBudget meetings between Offices/Depts. and BOCCNovember 12MondayAdoption of the STIP-RoadsNovember 15MondayPublic Presentation for the 2019 …


    Budget - Dec. 31, 2015, 12:42 p.m.

  4. Lewis County Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Commission (LCORT)

    The Lewis County Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Group's - purpose is to identify current challenges and future opportunities associated with recreation and tourism in Lewis County and to position communities to minimize impacts and maximize benefits.The Lewis County Outdoor Recreation and Tourism group brings representatives from local government, public entities and private industry together to address growing concerns with the impact of outdoor recreation and tourism. Many Lewis County communities are not taking full advantage of the existing opportunities and lack the infrastructure to support both current and future activity. By consulting the appropriate stakeholders and similar organizations already in …


    Commissioners - June 9, 2021, 10:59 a.m.

  5. Lewis County Budget Process and Reports

    Explore the County Budget using the OpenGov interactive transparency portal. Lewis County BudgetState law establishes the general requirements of Lewis County’s budget process. By law, many revenues must be spent in specific ways. This limits how the County can spend or cut costs to balance the budget.The Budget Department facilitates the development of the budget. All department heads and elected officials develop and submit their budget requests by early September. After their requests are reviewed, the County Manager submits a Preliminary Budget to the Board of Lewis County Commissioners (BOCC) in early October. From there, the BOCC meets with each …


    Budget - Dec. 31, 2015, 11:41 a.m.

  6. Volunteer roundup: Law and Justice, Veterans, Solid Waste, Water Conservancy Board

    The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is looking for volunteers interested in filling vacancies on several of its boards and committees, including the following:Lewis County Law and Justice CouncilVeterans Advisory Board (VAB)Solid Waste Advisory BoardIndividuals interested in any of these positions should submit an application and a letter of interest in one of the following three ways:By mail at 351 N.W. North St., Chehalis, WA 98532.Via email at committees@lewiscountywa.gov (include the committee name in the subject).In person at the Commissioners’ Office in Room 210 of the Historic Courthouse at 351 N.W. North St. in Chehalis.To applyFor an application, …


    Commissioners - March 31, 2026, 5:13 p.m.

  7. Meeting Schedule

    The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) holds various meetings during the week in the Historic Courthouse at 351 N.W. North Street, Chehalis, Wash. Unless otherwise noted, meetings take place in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room (Room 223) on the second floor of the Historic Courthouse. Agendas for all official BOCC meetings — and a master calendar listing the commissioners’ meetings and appointments — can be found at http://lewiscountywa.gov/calendar/agendas-calendar. (Agendas typically are posted on Fridays for meetings taking place the following week. Agendas are posted at least 24 hours in advance of official meetings, as prescribed in RCW 42.30.)Resolution 26-043 …


    Commissioners - Feb. 26, 2026, 3:51 p.m.

  8. Public Comment

    The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) allows public comment at all of its regular meetings. Any topics can be addressed during the weekly legislative meeting (the “BOCC Business Meeting” held on Tuesdays), but for all other meetings, public comment is limited to final-action items listed on the agenda. Written comment may be submitted via email at bocc@lewiscountywa.gov or by mail at BOCC Public Comment, 351 NW North Street Room 210, Chehalis, WA 98532. Written comment must be received at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting for which it’s being submitted and must be clearly marked as …


    Commissioners - Feb. 25, 2026, 4:57 p.m.

  9. Contact

    This contact page is for general inquiries and comments. If you are seeking records pursuant to RCW 42.56 Public Records Act, please submit your request to our Public Records Office via the Records Center Portal at https://lewiscountywa.gov/departments/public-records/ Please select the department or office below that you would like to contact. Offices Assessor Auditor Clerk Commissioners Coroner District Court Prosecutor Superior Court Treasurer Departments Airports Budget Community Development Emergency Management Environmental Health Information Technology Juvenile Court Human Resources Public Health Public Records Public Works Risk Management Solid Waste Weed Control For technical support please click here.


    Feb. 22, 2019, 5 p.m.

  10. Joint hearing to consider the adoption of the draft Lewis County Solid & Hazardous Waste Management Plan update

    The Lewis County Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan, a document required by Washington State law, RCW 70A.205.040. The law mandates each county prepare a comprehensive solid waste management plan, and update it periodically, is nearing its current update phase. With collaboration from the Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Committee -- an advisory group to the Lewis County Commissioners, each city within Lewis County, and a consulting team from Herrera Environmental, the Lewis County Solid Waste Utility has completed a draft update of the Lewis County Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan. The purpose of the plan is to provide …


    Solid Waste - Feb. 24, 2026, 1:48 p.m.