1. Lewis County Budget Process and Reports

    Explore the County Budget using the OpenGov interactive transparency portal. Lewis County BudgetState law establishes the general requirements of Lewis County’s budget process. By law, many revenues must be spent in specific ways. This limits how the County can spend or cut costs to balance the budget.The Budget Department facilitates the development of the budget. All department heads and elected officials develop and submit their budget requests by early September. After their requests are reviewed, the County Manager submits a Preliminary Budget to the Board of Lewis County Commissioners (BOCC) in early October. From there, the BOCC meets with each …


    Budget - Dec. 31, 2015, 11:41 a.m.

  2. Yellow Toadflax

    Linaria vulgaris Yellow Toadflax - A perennial growing 8-31 inches tall from creeping roots. Forms colonies.Leaves: Many narrow, linear leaves up to 4 inches in length, alternating along the stem.Flowers: Flowers bloom from June-September. Many flowers crowd the top 2-9 inches of the plant. Flowers are yellow, hairy, and have orange "throats." Resembles snapdragons.Habitat: Grows in a variety of habitats, including: roadsides, edges of fields, rangelands, meadows, cultivated fields, and waste areas.Weed Classification: CWhy is it a Noxious Weed?It can easily invade range and farmlands outcompeting desirable crops/forage. Livestock will rarely eat the plant.Yellow Toadflax can infest cultivated land easily, …


    Weed Control - Oct. 6, 2022, 9:33 a.m.

  3. Brazilian Elodea

    Egeria densa Brazilian Elodea - Also known as Brazilian Waterweed, its a fully submerged ornamental that is used primarily in fish aquariums.Leaves: Lower leaves grow in a whorled formation and typically consist of 4 leaves per whorl. Upper portions of stem often appear more dense than the base. Color can vary from bright to dark green depending on light availability, time of year and growing conditions.Flowers: Small white flowers with 3 petals and yellow center, on thread-like stems will often breech the water's surface when in bloom. Blooms in summer.Habitat: Can infest the beds of freshwater lakes or rivers or …


    Weed Control - Sept. 26, 2022, 11:01 a.m.

  4. Personal Property Filing Forms Due

    Personal Property Listing Forms due - postmarked by Personal Property listing forms are due to the county Assessor. Postmarked by 4/30/2011 or delivered to the office on or by 4/30/2011 at 4:30 pm. Questions, call 360-740-1392 for information.


    Assessor - March 9, 2011, 4:52 p.m.

  5. Personal Property Listing Forms Due

    Personal Property Listing forms have been mailed. Completed forms are due back to the Lewis County Assessor's office or postmarked no later then April 30, 2012 to avoid a 20% assumed increase of assessed value and a late filing fee up to 25%. If you have any questions, lost your form, or did not receive a listing form but feel you should have, contact Jeri Lux at 360.740.1410 or jeri.lux@lewiscountywa.gov


    Assessor - Feb. 22, 2012, 3:13 p.m.

  6. Real Estate Excise Tax

    Processing Deeds in Lewis County Instructions for Processing Deeds in Lewis CountyRecording Fee Distribution Real Estate Excise Tax Rules Instructions for REET Affidavit Real Estate Excise Tax Forms Note: Although acceptable in Lewis County, the following Excise tax forms may not be accepted in all counties. Please check with your county before completing these forms. Please print and complete four copies of the Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit.The minimum payment to process a REET Affidavit is $10.00.The Treasurer's office does not process property transfers after 4 PM. This is to ensure that we have enough time to thoroughly review and …


    Treasurer - Jan. 25, 2011, 2:43 p.m.

  7. Lewis County Housing Initiative

    Update: Lewis County selects night-by-night shelter location after public input.Press Release, General Q & A, and BOCC Facebook The Lewis County Housing Initiative, implemented by the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners via resolution on Feb. 15, 2022, is a 12-step blueprint to address the local housing crisis. This resolution adopts a set of objectives and a work plan to implement the 2020 Strategic Plans' directive to increase the availability and affordability of housing in Lewis County. See the press release for more details. Full Documents and Details Lewis County Housing Initiative Work Plan for Housing Initiative 2021 Housing Summit …


    Commissioners - Feb. 15, 2022, 1:43 p.m.

  8. Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting

    The Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) will meet at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017, in the large conference room of Lewis County Public Services, 2025 N.E. Kresky Ave., Chehalis. The SWAC is a group of volunteers who advise the Lewis County Board of Commissioners on solid waste management. The SWAC meets when there is a need to in the Public Services' large conference room. This meeting is barrier-free. People needing special assistance or accommodations should contact Donna Zuber, Lewis County Solid Waste, 360-740-1451 or 1-800-749-5980, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Click Here to View Latest Agenda


    Public Works - Dec. 30, 2016, 12:32 p.m.

  9. Lewis County offices are closed in observance of Juneteenth


    News Room - June 13, 2023, 4:37 p.m.

  10. Lewis County offices closed in observance of Independence Day


    News Room - June 29, 2023, 8:59 a.m.