1. 2026 Benefits

    2026 HEALTH AND WELFARE AETNA - AFSCME and Non-Represented Employees 2026 PEBB - 911 Employees 2025 TEAMSTERS WELFARE TRUST (In Negotiations) Lewis County Self-Administered Insurance Rules 2026Click Here to go to the Employee Navigator PortalAetna and MetLife Benefit Guide:2026 Lewis County Benefit GuideRate Sheet:2026 Non-Represented and AFSCME AetnaAetna Plan Summaries:Aetna OAMC 500 Summary of Benefits / Aetna OAMC 500 Plan Summary (Premiums)Aetna OAMC 1000 Summary of Benefits / Aetna OAMC 1000 Plan Summary (Premiums)Aetna OAMC HDHP Summary of Benefits / Aetna OAMC HDHP Plan Summary (Premiums)MetLife Dental Plan:MetLife PDP Plus Summary of BenefitsMetLife Enrollment FormCVS Health Virtual CareVision Summary of …


    Human Resources - Dec. 23, 2025, 1:38 p.m.

  2. Financial Services

    The Auditor’s Financial Services office is located on the main floor of the Historical Courthouse, room 116.The Auditor’s Financial Services office handles many functions, including:Accounts PayableAnnual Financial Reports Monthly ReportingPayroll & Benefits Financial Services Contact Information 351 NW North StreetPO Box 29Chehalis, WA 98532Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through FridayPhone: 360-740-1156Fax: 360-740-2772 Financial Information Annual Financial Reports202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010Cost Allocation Plans2026 Lewis County Full Cost Allocation Plan2026 Lewis County Title 2 CFR 200 Compliant Cost Allocation Plan Other Resources GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board): http://www.gasb.org/GFOA (Government Financial Officers Association): http://www.gfoa.org/WFOA (Washington Financial Officers Association): http://www.wfoa.org/Washington State homepage http://access.wa.gov/Washington State …


    Auditor - March 11, 2016, 4:11 p.m.

  3. Solid Waste FAQ

    What are the hours of the transfer station? The Centralia transfer station is open Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with the inbound gates closing promptly at 5:15 p.m.The Morton transfer station is open Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Both sites are closed all major holidays. What items can I recycle for free at the transfer stations in Centralia and Morton? You need to separate your recycling into the following categories:Metal: Includes scrap metal, pots and pans, aluminum cans, tin cansPaper: Includes newspapers, magazines, office/school paper, mail, paper boxes and bags, paperback books. Please …


    Solid Waste - April 12, 2016, 1:20 p.m.

  4. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Do I need a permit to replace my pump? No. Work that is conducted within the septic/pump tank does not require a permit generally. Examples of this type of work that do NOT require a permit includes cleaning, changing, or retrofitting your tank with an effluent filter, measuring sludge accumulation, pumping the septic tank/pump chamber, or cleaning of the back-flow prevention valve. If the tank needs to be replaced, this DOES require a permit for tank placement. How much does a septic permit cost? The permit application fees are available here (see "Fees" at the bottom of the page). Do …


    Environmental Health - March 21, 2016, 1:50 p.m.

  5. Proposed American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Plan

    Survey results presented from POLCO to Lewis County Staff on 3-9-2022: Lewis County ARPA Baseline Survey resultsFull resident survey results: Residents ResultsFull business survey results: Business Results***Survey Closed December 10, 2021*** The American Rescue Plan will deliver $350 billion for eligible state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments to respond to the COVID-19 emergency and bring back jobs. On May 10, the U.S. Department of Treasury (Treasury) released an Interim Final Rule, FAQs, and a fact sheet for a significant portion of the $350 billion Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund, established under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) signed …


    May 26, 2021, 9:27 a.m.

  6. Veterans Relief Fund

    The Veterans Advisory Board is held the first Wednesday of each month at 11:00 am in the Lower Level BOCC Room of the Lewis County Historic Courthouse. This is an open meeting and the public is welcome. Veterans' Relief Fund Veterans or spouses of veterans may be eligible for assistance through the Veterans Relief Fund. Possible help includes:Funeral ExpensesUtilitiesRent/HousingEmergency Medical ExpensesFood VouchersGas VouchersQualifying applicants may receive:Funeral assistance up to $1,000Rent/Housing assistance up to $1,000 or 75% of rent, whichever is lowerUp to $500 (no money is given to the applicant) in assistance for categories other than funeral expenses or housing.To …


    Public Health - March 21, 2016, 10:30 a.m.

  7. Food Safety Program

    We’re Moving Food Permits Online!We’re making an update to better serve you! Starting March 1, 2026, Lewis County Public Health & Social Services will begin accepting food permit applications online.To help make this transition smoother and stress-free, we’ll have a short grace period. Paper permits and other paper documents will still be accepted through April 2026.Moving to an online system means faster processing times, easier document tracking, and quicker access to your records. It’s all part of our effort to make the permitting process more convenient and efficient for everyone.If you need help with the new online steps, our permit …


    Environmental Health - Nov. 23, 2015, 10:58 a.m.

  8. Data, Assessments, and Reports

    Our team works with residents, service providers, and others throughout our Lewis County to better understand health and social topics for our community. This information is used to support informed decision making about programs, services, policies, and procedures affecting Lewis County residents and can be used by our community to prioritize needs, generate resources,, make service or program changes, and implement policies to improve the health of the public.We collect information through assessments, surveys, and a variety of public and restricted data sources, ensuring that all information is accurate and complete. Data Sources We've put together a collection of publicly …


    Public Health - Jan. 26, 2015, 3:35 p.m.

  9. Asbestos Disposal

    Before removing ANY asbestos material, please contact the Southwest Washington Air Pollution Control Authority. Here is additional information on safe handling of asbestos from asbestos.com.For more information please call the office at 360-740-1451. The staff will assist you. Lewis County Solid Waste Services accepts asbestos at the Central Transfer Station located at 1411 South Tower Avenue in Centralia.Anyone wishing to dispose of asbestos at the Central Transfer Station must have an appointment made at least 24 hours in advance. Please call the Solid Waste Services operations supervisor at 360-740-1130 to make your appointment.Fees for asbestos disposal: $150.00 per tonMinimum fee: …


    Solid Waste - Jan. 28, 2014, 12:07 p.m.

  10. Solid Waste Utility

    Lewis County Solid Waste Utility operates solid waste transfer stations in Centralia and Morton for disposal, recycling, and yard waste drop off, and provides education and outreach regarding proper solid waste management, waste reduction, recycling, composting and hazardous waste.


    Solid Waste - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:16 p.m.