1. Appraisal Department

    State law requires assessors to value property at 100% of its true and fair market value in money, according to the highest and best use of the property. All real and personal property is subject to tax unless specifically exempted by law.Real PropertyPersonal Property


    Assessor - Jan. 7, 2015, 11:04 a.m.

  2. Onalaska Subarea Plan Open House

    Onalaska Subarea Plan Open House in the Community Development Hearing Room, 125 NW Chehalis Avenue, Chehalis, 4:00-6:00pm. Materials are on the Onalaska Subarea Plan webpage https://lewiscountywa.gov/departments/community-development/rezones/comprehensive-plan-and-development-regulation-amendments/onalaska-subarea-plan/


    Community Development - March 6, 2025, 1:47 p.m.

  3. Morton transfer station accepts household chemicals today

    Residential customers can drop off unwanted/leftover household cleaners, and lawn, garden and pool chemicals. They can also drop off up to five gallons of motor oil, up to five gallons of antifreeze and up to 10 burned out fluorescent bulbs.


    Solid Waste - May 8, 2025, 1:39 p.m.

  4. Mentorship Program

    About Contact The Lewis County Mentorship Programs mission is to inspire youth through meaningful relationships to make positive choices that build resiliency, encourage growth, and enable them to pursue a successful future. Lee Montgomery Cell: 360-520-1126 Office: 360-740-2682 Email: Lee.Montgomery@lewiscountywa.gov Hours: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday - Friday


    June 15, 2023, 8:04 a.m.

  5. Lewis County transfer stations close for Juneteenth holiday

    Lewis County Transfer Stations in Centralia and Morton are closed today Thursday, June 19) in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday. This closure includes the Administration Office in Centralia. The transfer stations and Administration Office will resume regular hours on Friday, June 20.


    Solid Waste - April 8, 2025, 12:47 p.m.

  6. 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.

  7. Detention

    Detention Manager Vanessa Conwell (360) 740-2669Vanessa.Conwell@lewiscountywa.gov Detention Supervisors Lowell Stewart (360) 740-2632Lowell.Stewart@lewiscountywa.govKellie Wright (360)740-2632Kellie.Wright@lewiscountywa.govRandi Folsom (360)740-2632Randi.Folsom@lewiscountywa.govAaron Wires (360)740-2632Aaron.Wires@Lewiscountywa.gov Detention Center (24 hour Facility) (360) 740-2632Fax (360) 748-3321


    Juvenile Court - Oct. 24, 2014, 12:36 p.m.

  8. Knapweeds (Spotted, Diffuse, and Meadow)

    Centaurea spp. (stoebe, diffusa, and x moncktonii) Spotted Knapweed Rosette Spotted Knapweed Diffuse Knapweed Rosette Diffuse Knapweed Meadow Knapweed Meadow Knapweed rosette Spotted Knapweed - A biennial or perennial that typically grows about 5 feet tall and has a stout taproot. Is hairy with a rough and woolly appearance. First year rosettes and second year flowering stems.Leaves: Rosette leaves deeply lobed, upper leaves are generally un-lobed.Flowers: Flowers bloom from June-October. Solitary flowerheads. Egg-shaped plant scales (bracts) with a black/brown triangular tip that make the plant look spotted.Diffuse Knapweed - An annual, biennial, or perennial plant growing up to around 3 …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 9:48 a.m.

  9. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee members

    The 2021 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) members are:Chris RodenTrent RichardsonMischa CowlesWilliam "Dean" CroshawHarry BhagwandinDiana MorganCommissioner Sean D. Swope (non-voting member)Questions about the LTAC or lodging taxes in general can be directed to BOCC staff at 360-740-1120.


    Commissioners - Oct. 29, 2021, 4:20 p.m.

  10. Reynolds Ave/Harrison Ave Corridor Improvements

    OVERVIEWLewis County and the City of Centralia are collaborating to improve the Reynolds Avenue corridor between Harrison Avenue and Pearl Street (SR 507) and the Harrison Avenue corridor between the Reynolds Avenue intersection and the Goodrich Rd-Kuper Rd intersection.Open House #1Open House #2


    Public Works - Nov. 22, 2022, 10:01 a.m.