1. After Filing Petition

    Once a timely and properly completed Taxpayer Petition is submitted, it will be given a petition number, entered into the computer and a copy will be given to the Assessor's Office.This Board may not acknowledge receipt of Taxpayer Petitions. However, you will be notified when a petition is denied, untimely, or incomplete.The number of petitions filed will determine the number of months the Board will be in session to hold hearings on petitions. This can range anywhere from five to nine months or even longer.If you have not had a hearing prior to paying your taxes in the taxing year, …


    Commissioners - July 16, 2014, 1:04 p.m.

  2. Board of Equalization Hearings Commence

    The County's Board of Equalization meet in open session. Minimum session is three days; maximum session is four weeks. They may meet earlier if authorized by the County's Commissioners. (RCW 84.48.010)


    Assessor - March 10, 2011, 10:55 a.m.

  3. Lewis County shows off central campus construction progress

    Interim Lewis County Manager Steve Wohld, left, and other county officials take a look inside the new county Community Development, Environmental Health and IT building under construction at 125 NW Chehalis Avenue in Chehalis. CHEHALIS – On a drive through the area just south of downtown Chehalis – along Main Street and Chehalis Avenue – and you see the formation of the new Lewis County central campus.April is National County Government Month, providing an opportunity for Lewis County to highlight effective or innovative county programs and raise awareness of services provided by the county to the community.Lewis County staff took …


    News Room - April 27, 2023, 3:09 p.m.

  4. Emergency Order 2024-01 AOC/Odyssey Outage Update

    On November 3, 2024 the Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) notified courts across the State of Washington that a significant disruption had occurred to information systems that are hosted by the AOC due to “unauthorized activity on the Washington Courts network, "which impacts the operations of the Superior Court and Clerk’s Offices across the State of Washington.Attached is the Emergency Order 2024-01 signed by Presiding Judge Toynbee regarding rules and procedures effective immediately and on an emergent basis pertaining to this outage. Please refer to this page for updates.Emergency Order 2024-01


    Superior Court - Nov. 12, 2024, 4:30 p.m.

  5. New - Notice to Bidders - Precast Concrete Bridge Material Purchase - CMP 1502 Cousins Rd MP 3.15

    Due to the closing of our offices to the public for the safety of staff and the public we will be holding our bid openings a little different. Please refer to the Notice to Bidders on the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page for this project. The bids are due March 24, 2020 by 11:00 am at the Lewis County Commissioner's Office, (Lewis County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, Room 210, 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA, 98532). The bids will be opened at 11:00 am or later.Access the Notice to Bidders here.


    Public Works - March 19, 2020, 12:20 p.m.

  6. New - Notice to Bidders - Jackson Highway S Culvert Replacement Project

    Due to the closing of our offices to the public for the safety of staff and the public we will be holding our bid openings a little different. Please refer to the Notice to Bidders on the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page for this project. The bids are due March 31, 2020 by 11:00 am at the Lewis County Commissioner's Office, (Lewis County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, Room 210, 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA, 98532). The bids will be opened at 11:00 am or later.Access the Notice to Bidders here.


    Public Works - March 19, 2020, 12:32 p.m.

  7. New - Notice to Bidders - Snyder Rd MP 0.20 Culvert Replacement Project

    Due to the closing of our offices to the public for the safety of staff and the public we will be holding our bid openings a little different. Please refer to the Notice to Bidders on the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page for this project. The bids are due April 7, 2020 by 11:00 am at the Lewis County Commissioner's Office, (Lewis County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, Room 210, 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA, 98532). The bids will be opened at 11:00 am or later.Access the Notice to Bidders here.


    Public Works - March 27, 2020, 11:54 a.m.

  8. Daily Building Inspections

    We can not guarantee next day inspections at this time. Inspections must be sent in by or before 6:30AM on the day the inspection is requested for. If an inspection is requested after this time, it will be moved to the next business day. Please ensure the job site is ready with the approved construction plans, permit, and any necessary documents on site. Thank you for your patience and understanding.Lewis County Offices will be closed on Thursday, December 25, 2025 in observance of Christmas. There will be NO inspections conducted on this day.Friday, December 19, 2025 (click to view inspections)


    Community Development - Feb. 5, 2019, 9:45 a.m.

  9. Addendum added to Call for Bids: Prelevel & Overlays - 5/18/09

    Addendum added, June 3rdLewis County Public Works has announced an opportunity to provide the materials and labor for the 2009 Countywide Prelevel and Overlay Project.Access the details and necessary documents, and get on the planholders list by clicking here to go to our new Call for Bids website. Read updated instructions on how to use the new site by clicking here.


    Public Works - June 16, 2009, 6:46 p.m.

  10. New K-9 Team

    K9 Team CONGRATULATIONS TO THE LEWIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE NEW K9 TEAM, Deputy Jared Kasinger and his K9 partner Kimbo!Deputy Kasinger has worked as a patrol deputy for the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office since 2017. Shortly after completing probation, Deputy Kasinger was selected to be a part of the Lewis County Technical Rescue Team. Deputy Kasinger is also a member of our Marine Patrol Unit and is currently one of our Field Training Officers.In early 2024, Deputy Kasinger was selected to be the new Sheriff’s Office K9 handler. He then played a large role in choosing his K9 partner Kimbo, …


    Sheriff - May 29, 2024, 4:17 p.m.