1. Lewis County Disposal District Meets today at 10:30 a.m.

    Pursuant to RCW 36.58.100 et seq., the Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District (LCSWDD) No. 1, a quasi-municipal corporation, was established by Ordinance 1124 (now LCC 8.15.150) in 1992, after Lewis County and all incorporated cities signed an interlocal agreement to form it. In addition to forming the district, the agreement established flow control, directing all solid waste generated in Lewis County to be disposed of at LCSWDD sites. Representatives from the cities and the County serve as the Executive Advisory Committee to the Disposal District Commissioners, who by statute are the Lewis County Commissioners.The governing board of the LCSWDD …


    Solid Waste - Jan. 9, 2026, 3:27 p.m.

  2. 2017 Sales for 2018 Assessments for 2019 Tax Year

    The following page(s) list sales in Lewis County for the calendar year of 2017. Sales from 2017 were the primary market data used in setting values for Assessment Year 2018 for Taxes payable in 2019. The assessment/lien date for Assessment Year 2018 is 1/1/2018. This means your assessed value for assessment year 2018 should reflect 100% of the market value of your property as of 1/1/2018. Citizens using this information should perform their own research to verify that each transaction is “arm’s length.” An arm’s length transaction is defined as “A transaction between unrelated parties under no duress.” (Appraisal Institute, …


    Assessor - Sept. 21, 2018, 3:35 p.m.

  3. Transfer Stations: Rates & Accepted Materials

    Municipal Solid Waste (garbage): $120 per ton ($20.00 minimum for 340 pounds or less). A 3.6 percent refuse tax is added to each transaction. The fees are rounded using standard rounding rules. Municipal solid waste/garbage includes all household trash, business waste, mattresses, couches, furniture, noxious weeds, construction/demolition debris, etc. Loads of garbage cannot include ammunition, hazardous waste or liquid waste.Stumps/Trees/Branches: $100.00 per ton ($15.00 minimum for 300 pounds or less). The fees are rounded using standard rounding rules.Grass Clippings/Leaves: Lawn clippings, garden spoils, leaves or yard trimmings: $100.00 per ton ($15.00 minimum for 300 pounds or less). The fees are …


    Solid Waste - March 11, 2016, 4:04 p.m.

  4. Notice of hearing for Ordinance 1374, which would update Chapters 3.15.040, 3.45.040 and 3.55.060 of Lewis County Code to allow greater flexibility regarding interest earned within the Tourism Promotion, Mental Health tax and Noxious Weed Containment Real

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - March 11, 2026, 2:26 p.m.

  5. Connecting Neighbors for Earth Month Bonus Event: Sustainability Round-Up

    Stop by the Floral Park Sustainability Project, 104 E. Floral St., Centralia, before or after the Composting Basics Class! Environmentally focused community partners will share their tools, services, and programs available to residents. Information booths will include Lewis Co. Noxious Weed, Lewis Co. Conservation District, Chehalis Timberland Library Gadget Library and more!


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 11:01 a.m.

  6. About the BOCC

    Sean D. Swope, Commissioner District No. 1Lindsey R. Pollock, DVM, Commissioner District No. 2Scott J. Brummer, Commissioner District No. 3Board of County Commissioners351 NW North Street, Room 210Chehalis WA, 98532Phone: 360-740-1120Fax: (360) 740-1475The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is the county’s legislative and budget authority.The three county commissioners are elected to four-year terms. The county is divided into three districts of relatively equal population as determined by federal census every 10 years. At the time of election, each commissioner must live in and represent his/her district.The commissioner positions are partisan, and candidates are selected via a primary election in their …


    Commissioners - March 11, 2016, 1:40 p.m.

  7. Washington State Boundary Review Board for Lewis County

    2026-03-12 BRB Meeting Agenda Frequently Asked Questions Current Annexations Under Review Chehalis Annexation / MSC26-0002Notice of IntentionExhibit AExhibit BExhibit CExhibit DFire and EMS Plans The Role of the Boundary Review Board The Washington State Boundary Review Board for Lewis County reviews proposals for boundary changes by cities, towns and special-purpose districts (such as fire districts) within Lewis County, including city or district annexations. The actions that most commonly come before the Board are annexations.The Board must base its decisions on specific factors and objectives stated in the Boundary Review Board Act (RCW 36.93). It can approve, modify and approve, or …


    Community Development - Jan. 26, 2024, 10:44 a.m.

  8. 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.

  9. 2018 Sales for 2019 Assessments for 2020 Tax Year

    The following page(s) list sales in Lewis County for the calendar year of 2018. Sales from 2018 were the primary market data used in setting values for Assessment Year 2019 for Taxes payable in 2020. The assessment/lien date for Assessment Year 2019 is 1/1/2019. This means your assessed value for assessment year 2019 should reflect 100% of the market value of your property as of 1/1/2019.Citizens using this information should perform their own research to verify that each transaction is “arm’s length.” An arm’s length transaction is defined as “A transaction between unrelated parties under no duress.” (Appraisal Institute, The …


    Assessor - June 21, 2019, 5:02 p.m.

  10. Planned Growth Committee

    The Planned Growth Committee (PGC) is made up of the Mayor, or their designee, from each city in Lewis County and the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners. The PGC makes recommendations on population and housing allocations to the Lewis County Planning Commission before the Board of County Commissioners adopts the final numbers.The public is invited to attend the PGC meetings, which are on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 1:00pm. Please the see the Community Development Calendar for more information. There is a comment period at the beginning of each meeting where the public may address the …


    Community Development - March 25, 2024, 3:06 p.m.