1. Permit Center Lobby Closed

    The Community Development and Environmental Health building will be closed from NOON to 5pm on December 31st. You may apply for permits online through SmartGov or call 360-740-1146 for assistance during this time. However, no walk-in applications or payments will be accepted.


    Community Development - Dec. 22, 2025, 2:56 p.m.

  2. FEMA Maps

    If you want to find out if your property is in a designated flood zone, you can go to the "FEMA Map Service Center"FEMA Map Service Centerproposed fema flood mapsProposed FEMA Flood Maps are available for viewing here:Proposed FEMA MapsDefinitions of Zones designations


    Emergency Management - Nov. 24, 2010, 9:51 a.m.

  3. Class Bs of Concern

    The Class Bs featured here are either already found in Lewis County or have been confirmed in neighboring counties and are likely to be introduced. Weeds are often spread unintentionally through the movement of materials, such as hay, dirt, gravel, and woodchips. They are also brought in by pets, animals, floods, ATVs and other vehicles, and watercraft. Finally, many are brought in intentionally as ornamentals by those who are unfamiliar with the noxiousness of that particular species. It is very important to recognize noxious weeds so that you can have a better understanding of your risk of transporting seeds or …


    Weed Control - March 5, 2015, 1:44 p.m.

  4. Pay Taxes Online

    Pay your taxes using a debit card, credit card, or E-check.Point & Pay (Pay now) *ATTENTION: THIS LINK IS FOR PAYING PROPERTY TAXES IN LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON.*There are additional fees to use this service:*Effective January 1st, 2026*Credit Cards- 2.45%Debit Cards- 0.95%E-check- $1.50


    Treasurer - Jan. 7, 2015, 2:07 p.m.

  5. Court Forms

    Title .PDF .DOC Color Docket Notice .PDF .DOC White Note for Trial/Arbitration .PDF .DOC White Declaration of Jurisdictional Testimony .PDF .DOC White Cover Sheet .PDF White Additional forms and documents are available from the Administrative Office of the Courts Web site at: http://www.courts.wa.gov/forms/Other helpful websites to find forms include:King County Law LibraryWashington Law HelpWashington Probate


    Clerk - Oct. 15, 2013, 4:47 p.m.

  6. Notice of Closure

    Lewis County Community Development, Public Works, and Public Health & Social Services will be closed on Wednesday November 19, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM for All Staff Training for a New Permitting Software. NO Building Inspections or Site Visits will occur on November 19, 2025.We appreciate your patience during this transition. For more information, please see the Press Release.


    Community Development - Nov. 12, 2025, 11:10 a.m.

  7. Connecting Neighbors for Earth Month Bonus Event: Chipping Event

    Chipping Event10 a.m.-3 p.m. Floral Park Sustainability Project, 104 E. Floral St., Centralia, WA 98531WSU Lewis Co. MRC Volunteers host a chipping event. Residents are invited to bring branches smaller than 8-inches in diameter for chipping. A contractor will chip the branches and volunteers will spread chips on Floral Park trails.


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 10:49 a.m.

  8. Chips for Trails Event in Vader

    The City of Vader is hosting its annual Chips for Trails Event at McMurphy Park on Annonen Road from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 19. Lewis County residents can drop off chippable branches and limbs that are no larger than 6 inches in diameter. This material will be chipped to spread on park trails. Any interested in volunteering or more information, please call 360-218-4257.


    Solid Waste - April 4, 2025, 11:34 a.m.

  9. Mental Health

    Lewis County Juvenile Court works closely with Cascade Mental Health and other providers to ensure the safety and well-being of all in custody youth.Crisis Counselors are on-call 24/7 for any youth needing to speak to a counselor for any immediate concern that arises.Cascade Mental HealthCentralia:2428 W Reynolds Ave, Centralia, WA 98531(360) 330-9044Chehalis:135 W Main St, Chehalis, WA 98532(360) 748-4339


    Juvenile Court - Aug. 2, 2021, 11:40 a.m.

  10. Tires

    You must pay to recycle tires at Lewis County transfer stations in Centralia, 1411 S. Tower Ave., or in Morton, 6745 US Hwy 12:Please pay at the scale house prior to dropping off. Fee depends on size and type:$10.00 each Passenger Car/Light Truck Tires without rims.$10.00 each Passenger Car/Light Truck Tires with rims.$10.00 each Semi-Truck Tires without rims.$20.00 each Semi-Truck Tires with rims.


    Solid Waste - Dec. 2, 2024, 4:42 p.m.