1. Lewis County Seeks Consultant for Comprehensive Plan Update

    Lewis County and all cities in the county are required by the Washington State Growth Management Act to update their comprehensive plans. The Lewis County Comprehensive Plan identifies a vision for the future for the community, and establishes a set of long-term goals, policies and land use patterns for growth over a 20-year period. Updates will include changes to the zoning map and development regulations. The updates must be completed by June 2025. In July, the county expects to receive a grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce to fund the mandated updates. The Lewis County Department of Community …


    Community Development - June 29, 2023, 9:45 a.m.

  2. Social Services

    Social Services works to ensure service delivery systems in Lewis County that maximize individual potential while promoting choice, accessibility, opportunity and full participation in all aspects of Lewis County life.Social Services coordinates funding and leads projects that address:Behavioral Health and substance use disorder treatmentEmployment programs for adults with Developmental DisabilitiesRecreation Programs for adults with Developmental DisabilitiesHousing ProgramsSubstance abuse prevention Contact Information Behavioral Health and Opioid Prevention ProgramsCaroline GaribaySocial Services Supervisor Phone: 360-740-1167Email: caroline.garibay@lewiscountywa.govDevelopmental Disabilities ProgramSara SonsCommunity Health Services Contract CoordinatorPhone: 360-740-1418Email: sara.sons@lewiscountywa.govHousing ProgramKirstine WardCommunity Outreach Worker SeniorPhone: (360) 740-1284Email: kirstine.ward@lewiscountywa.gov


    Public Health - Oct. 13, 2014, 4:08 p.m.

  3. Code Red Alert - Pleasant Valley Road Near Mineral

    CODE RED ALERT FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN THE AREA OF PLEASANT VALLEY ROAD NEAR MINERAL The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office is issuing a Code Red notification for the people living in the area of Pleasant Valley Road near Mineral. The Alder Lake fire has reached a level 1 evacuation trigger. This means that danger exists and you should begin making arrangements to evacuate. Evacuations at this time are voluntary. If the fire advances to level 2 you will receive further evacuation notification. Shelter will be setup in the Morton area at that time. Again, this is a Code Red level …


    Sheriff - Aug. 26, 2015, 4:04 p.m.

  4. Lewis County launches project to plan for the future of Onalaska

    Onalaska Subarea Plan map CHEHALIS –Lewis County Community Development is working with the community of Onalaska on ways to manage and guide future growth. “Communities like Onalaska are experiencing pressure for new subdivisions as the price of housing pushes people away from urban centers to rural communities,” Lewis County Senior Long Range Planner Mindy Brooks said. “It is important for the community to come together and determine the best ways to manage the growth and development as it happens.”One tool available to address growth in Onalaska is called a subarea plan. A subarea plan is a road map that guides …


    News Room - May 31, 2023, 3:23 p.m.

  5. Septic Program

    Updates to Lewis County Code 8.40, On-Site Sewage Systems LCC 8.40, 2025On August 26, 2025, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners approved an updated Lewis County Code 8.40, On-Site Sewage Systems. Please see the attached document for the updated code. While the new code has not been published as of yet, it is effective as of August 26, 2025. To request a septic system construction final inspection, please call the Septic Inspection line at (360) 740-1330. Applications & Fees Test Pit Guidelines Gravity Construction Standards List of Certified Professionals (Designers, Installers, Pumpers) Certified Professional Resources FAQ Onsite Septic Homeowners …


    Environmental Health - Jan. 30, 2018, 3:13 p.m.

  6. About the Auditor's Office

    The Auditor’s Office consists of four departments,Financial ServicesDocument RecordingVehicle LicensingElectionsThe Auditor is responsible for examining all county financial transactions to ensure adequate coverage and proper reporting of expenditures for county funds. As county recorder, the Auditor is responsible for recording and preserving in perpetuity land ownership documents, surveys, plats, land corner records, state and federal tax liens, uniform commercial codes and other miscellaneous ordinances and legal records. The Auditor is also responsible for the licensing of motor vehicles in the county, and issues marriage licenses.Administrated by the County Auditor, the Elections Department conducts all general and special elections in accordance …


    Auditor - April 22, 2009, 10:17 a.m.

  7. Packwood Subarea Plan

    A subarea plan is a road map that guides how a specific geography, like Packwood, will grow and develop over the next 20 years. The plan states a vision, goals, and policies for the area. The plan gets adopted as part of the Lewis County Comprehensive Plan and is used to determine updates to zoning maps and development regulations, as well as capital facilities plans for infrastructure like sewer or water. The Packwood Subarea Plan is being done in two phases: Phase 1 was completed in January 2024 by adoption of the goals, policies and future land use map; Phase …


    Community Development - Nov. 10, 2021, 11:11 a.m.

  8. Contact Community Development


    Community Development - Jan. 28, 2019, 10:53 a.m.

  9. Community Development Ribbon Cutting


    Commissioners - Aug. 16, 2024, 2:54 p.m.

  10. Onalaska Subarea Plan

    Lewis County is partnering with the community of Onalaska to update the subarea plan. The Onalaska Subarea Plan was adopted in 2017. It is appropriate to update a subarea plan every five to ten years to address changes in the economy, new development, traffic constraints or other community-identified issues about the future. Subarea Plan Document 2025-03-05 Onalaska Zoning SummaryOnalaska Subarea Plan - Final DraftAttachment A - Public Participation ResultsAttachment B - Findings of Fact (coming soon)Onalaska Zoning Proposal Upcoming Meetings Please check the Community Development Calendar for more information. Stay informed Everyone in the Onalaska community is encouraged to engage …


    Community Development - May 5, 2023, 3:47 p.m.