1. Public hearing for the purpose of leasing solid waste transfer stations

    The Lewis County of Commissioners will host a public hearing on or after 10 a.m. March 11 in the Commissioners' hearing room on the second floor of the Historic Lewis County Courthouse in Chehalis. The purpose of the hearing is to consider renewal of the leases of its solid waste transfer stations in Centralia and Morton to the Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District No. 1, a quasi-municipal corporation. Please click here to read the Notice of Hearing.


    Solid Waste - Feb. 3, 2025, 5:09 p.m.

  2. Lewis County Adopted Budget Resolutions

    2025 Final Adopted Budget Resolution2024 Final Adopted Budget Resolution2023 Final Adopted Budget Resolution2022 Final Adopted Budget Resolution2021 Final Adopted Budget Resolution2020 Final Adopted Budget Resolution2019 Final Adopted Budget Resolution2018 Final Adopted Budget Resolution2017 Final Adopted Budget Resolution2016 Final Adopted Budget Resolution2015 Final Adopted Budget Resolution2014 Final Adopted Budget Resolution2013 Final Adopted Budget Resolution2012 Final Adopted Budget Resolution2011 Final Adopted Budget Resolution2010 Final Adopted Budget Resolution2009 Final Adopted Budget Resolution2008 Final Adopted Budget Resolution2007 Final Adopted Budget Resolution2006 Final Adopted Budget Resolution2005 Final Adopted Budget Resolution


    Budget - Dec. 31, 2015, 2:19 p.m.

  3. *Special meeting: Joint hearing with Chehalis on UGA ILA

    Lewis County will hold a joint hearing with Chehalis regarding an interlocal agreement that would allow the city to annex territory within the urban growth area (UGA).AgendaPlease click here to view the agenda.Ordinance 1368Ordinance 1368Exhibit AExhibit A, Attachment AExhibit A, Attachment BExhibit A, Attachment CSpecial meeting materialsPlease click here for Lewis County's special meeting notice.Please click here to view Resolution 25-260, which includes Lewis County's legal notice for the hearing as well as a copy of the draft ordinance.City of Chehalis materialsPlease click here to access information the City of Chehalis has posted regarding the proposed interlocal agreement.Please click here …


    Commissioners - Sept. 23, 2025, 3:41 p.m.

  4. GIS Mapping

    GIS stands for Geographic Information System, a computer application that permits geographic and location-related data to be electronically stored and spatially referenced. A GIS allows for digital mapping of land features such as roads, rivers, drainage basins, soil types, hydrology, topography, land use and urban and district boundaries. The GIS is used to obtain and map information about the county to be used in management decisions, county planning, and operations.The GIS Division is responsible for providing geographic services and map products to the Public Works Department and other County offices. Service to outside agencies, organizations and individuals can be performed …


    Public Works - Jan. 10, 2011, 9:38 a.m.

  5. Online Record Search Instruction

    The below video is a step by step guide on how to search for historic documents on the Auditor's online document search system. The system lets you search for documents relating to parcels numbers, names and legal information dated back to 1848. The video provides some helpful tips on how to make the most of your searches. If you have questions, please call us at: (360) 740-1165 Visit the Online Document Search System now Full Video


    Auditor - May 19, 2014, 3:05 p.m.

  6. Lewis County Lifts Restrictions on Outdoor Burning

    Effective 12:01 A.M., Thursday, October 16, 2025, Lewis County Board of County Commissioners and Lewis County Fire Marshal will lift the current burn restrictions on outdoor burning for all unincorporated lands regulated by Lewis County, Washington.For more information, see the Press Release.


    Community Development - Oct. 14, 2025, 4:40 p.m.

  7. Real Estate Services

    The Real Estate Services Division is responsible for land management of properties, right-of-way, mapping, and geographic analysis in support of the Public Works Department and for the County overall.The Division manages the Public Works Department's assorted sets of historical maps, surveys, road way files, field notes, engineer tracings/drawings, and aerial photos.These are being indexed and scanned to preserve the integrity of the originals and to increase their availability. Many scanned or original sets are available to research and view from within our offices.The RES Division runs the front counter of the Department -- coordinating permits, answering questions, guiding customers to …


    Public Works - Dec. 30, 2010, 11:41 a.m.

  8. About Risk Management

    The Risk Management Department administers the County's self-insurance and claims programs. Risk Management's mission is to provide loss prevention and control programs and consultation, direction, insurance, and claims management services to Lewis County elected officials and departments to reduce or eliminate losses to property, liability, personnel, and net income.We believe that:Accidents and Injuries are preventableSafety can be managedSafety is an individual responsibilitySafety is a way of lifeNothing is more important than employee safetyRisk Management's primary activities are:Risk consultingInsurance procurement above self-insured retention levelsLewis County Self-Insured Fund management and financing for self-insured retention levelsAdministration of workers' compensation and unemployment claims (in …


    Risk Management - Feb. 22, 2013, 1:38 p.m.

  9. Application for 2026 lodging tax funding

    >>>>> APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 4 P.M. TUESDAY, SEPT. 30, 2025The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners is accepting – on behalf of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) – applications for the use of lodging tax funds for the 2026 budget year from nonprofits and governmental organizations whose programs or activities promote tourism in the unincorporated areas of Lewis County."Tourism promotion," as defined in RCW 67.28.080, means activities, operations and expenditures designed to increase tourism, including but not limited to advertising, publicizing or otherwise distributing information for the purpose of attracting and welcoming tourists; developing strategies to expand tourism; operating …


    Commissioners - Sept. 3, 2024, 11:51 a.m.

  10. Family Law Court Facilitator

    COURT FACILITATOR SERVICES NOW AVAILABLE FOR LEWIS COUNTY FAMILY LAW CASESThe Court Facilitator assists unrepresented parties work their way through the legal system to move family law cases to resolution.Beginning March, 2024, you can schedule an in person appointment with the Family Law Facilitator.There is a user fee of $25 for facilitator services that will need to be paid to the Clerk before the appointment is scheduled unless there is a prior determination of indigency. Upon completion of the form and payment to the Clerk's Office, you will bring your receipt and request form to Court Administration to schedule your …


    Superior Court - March 13, 2024, 11:21 a.m.