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Junk Vehicles
. HULK VEHICLESIf you do not have the title to a vehicle that you wish to have removed from your property for scrap, one of our Code Compliance Officers can inspect and issue Hulk Vehicle Affidavits for vehicles within the boundaries of Lewis County which meet the definition of "Hulk vehicle" or "Junk vehicle", meaning a vehicle certified under RCW 46.55.230 as meeting at least three of the following requirements:(a) Is three years old or older;(b) Is extensively damaged, such damage including but not limited to any of the following: A broken window or windshield, or missing wheels, tires, motor, …
Code Compliance - June 8, 2022, 8:43 a.m.
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Emergency Management
Welcome to the Lewis County Department of Emergency Management website. This site has been provided in an effort to equip the citizens of Lewis County with information pertinent to community emergency preparedness. Lewis County Emergency Management provides Emergency Management services to the cities of Chehalis, Morton, Mossyrock, Napavine, Toledo, Vader, Winlock, Town of Pe Ell, and the unincorporated areas of Lewis County.It is our goal to provide you with information that can help you prepare for any type of emergency situation. If you have further questions please feel free to email or call our office. Flood Recovery Hub Click here …
Emergency Management - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.
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Emergency Operations Center
Current EOC Activation Level Level 3: Normal Operations EOC Activation Level Definitions Level 3: Normal OperationsEmergency Management is actively monitoring for alerts, watches, and warnings. No immediate threat exists, and daily operations continue as normal.Level 2: Partial ActivationAn incident or event has occurred—or is likely to occur—that may significantly impact the community. Emergency Management is coordinating resources, and there is potential for the situation to escalate.Level 1: Full ActivationA major emergency or disaster is underway or imminent, possibly involving multiple jurisdictions. Extended operations and 24/7 staffing may be required. Local jurisdictions may issue or have issued emergency or disaster declarations.
Emergency Management - March 13, 2020, 9:09 a.m.
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Septic System Forms
Permits New Construction permit: Minimal requirements include the completion of a Sewage Permit/Evaluation Application, Site Application Project plan, and Permission to Enter form.The Site Application Project Plan: Certain information is critical to being able to evaluate a proposed onsite sewage system. These include,The source of drinking water supply,size of the parcel,type and use of building being constructed,location of existing and proposed utilities, anda dimensioned site plan showing proposed initial system, the reserve area, soil logs and other soil tests, general topography and/or slope, drainage characteristics including streams, ponds, and wetlands, and any existing or proposed easements or encumbrances.A total of …
Environmental Health - Feb. 1, 2018, 2:08 p.m.
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CERT
What is a Community Emergency Response Team? The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) program that educates residents about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. CERT members are trained to safely respond to an emergency on the family, neighborhood and community level, and can provide assistance when first responders are unavailable. CERT members also are encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in …
Emergency Management - May 7, 2024, 2:42 p.m.
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Notice of Public Hearing for a Traffic Ordinance fixing the maximum speed at which vehicles may be operated over certain roads in Lewis County, Washington: defining offenses and providing penalties for the violation thereof.
Please see the attached notice.
Commissioners - March 5, 2026, 1:39 p.m.
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Notice of Public Hearing for a Traffic Ordinance fixing the maximum speed at which vehicles may be operated over certain roads in Lewis County, Washington: defining offenses, and providing penalties for the violation thereof. The hearing will take place i
Please see the attached notice.
Commissioners - July 23, 2025, 9:53 a.m.
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25-270 Notice of Public Hearing for a Traffic Ordinance fixing the maximum speed at which vehicles may be operated over certain roads in Lewis County, Washington: defining offenses, and providing penalties for the violation thereof. The hearing will take
Please see the attached notice.
Commissioners - Oct. 3, 2025, 8:37 a.m.
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Senior / Disabled Persons Exemption
If you are a senior citizen or disabled person in need of property tax assistance, you may be able to take advantage of the property tax exemption program.For information on the Washington State Department of Revenue's guidelines for the Senior/Disabled Person's Exemption click here for the Property Tax Exemption for Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons publication. Once the exemption is granted, it does not need to be repaid. Eligibility Requirements Age or Disability By December 31 of the assessment year, you must be any of the following:At least 61 years of age.At least 57 years of age and the surviving …
Assessor - Dec. 9, 2015, 4:50 p.m.
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Communications Center
ABOUT LEWIS COUNTY 911 COMMUNICATIONSLewis County 911 Communications has provided single source call taking and dispatching services to the citizens and first responders of Lewis County since the mid-1980s. Since that time, there has been evolutionary changes in the level of service, organization structure, and governance of the program.Lewis County 911 Communications provides three essential services for Lewis County. As the Primary Service Answering Point (PSAP), they receive and record all 911 emergency calls. The second essential function is dispatching the appropriate response agencies to each emergency. The Third essential function, Lewis County 911 Communications operates and manages the vast …
911 Communications - Dec. 6, 2013, 11:02 a.m.