1. Contact

    This contact page is for general inquiries and comments. If you are seeking records pursuant to RCW 42.56 Public Records Act, please submit your request to our Public Records Office via the Records Center Portal at https://lewiscountywa.gov/departments/public-records/ Please select the department or office below that you would like to contact. Offices Assessor Auditor Clerk Commissioners Coroner District Court Prosecutor Superior Court Treasurer Departments Airports Budget Community Development Emergency Management Environmental Health Information Technology Juvenile Court Human Resources Public Health Public Records Public Works Risk Management Solid Waste Weed Control For technical support please click here.


    Feb. 22, 2019, 5 p.m.

  2. How-To Training & Resources

    If you need additional assistance with applying for a permit, please contact the Permit Center at 360-740-1146. Getting Started with SmartGov Link to SmartGov PortalVideo Tutorials:Creating a SmartGov Portal AccountNotification of Approval or IssuancePDF Tutorial: Creating a SmartGov Portal Account Master Site Review (MSR) / Land Development Review (LDR) The MSR is the first step for development. The planning department will review your proposal and verify that it meets all county zoning and critical areas regulations. This step also identifies what county, state and federal permits are needed for your development. After the MSR has been approved, you can apply …


    Community Development - Oct. 29, 2018, 3:02 p.m.

  3. Water Program

    Permit Fees Increasing effective January 1, 2025On November 12, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners approved increases to certification and permit application fees to help balance budgets for the departments of Community Development, Public Works and Public Health & Social Services.The fee increases will go into effect on January 1, 2025. The adopted fee schedule is available now by request and will be available online after January 1st. Applications & Permits Water Supply Guidelines Resources for Professional Engineers & Licensed Hydrogeologists List of Licensed Professionals FAQ The Lewis County Water Program is responsible for the Group B small water …


    Environmental Health - Jan. 30, 2018, 4:18 p.m.

  4. 2011 Budget

    Download the Entire 2011 Budget, or continue below to download individual sections.2011 Budget for Lewis County, WashingtonBudget SummaryBudget Summary & Message County Government Organizational Chart/Guide to LC Government Budget PurposeCalendar Financial Structure Fund Structure/Funds by Type Accomplishments & Strategic Plan Goals Budget & Property Tax Resolutions Financial Forecast Current Expense All FundsRevenues & Expenditures by Elected Office & DepartmentAssessorAuditorBudget/FiscalCapital Facilities Central Services Chehalis/Centralia Airport Clerk CommissionersCommunity Development CoronerDistrict Court Human ResourcesProsecutorPublic Health Public Works Risk ManagementSheriff Soil & Water Conservation Superior Court TreasurerWeed Control WSU ExtensionCapital Budget Roads Land AcquisitionVader Water System Improvements Capital Facilities Packwood & South County Airport …


    Budget - March 23, 2011, 3:05 p.m.

  5. Sheriff's Response Team (SRT)

    MIssion Statement The Lewis County Sheriff's Office maintains a group of specially trained and equipped deputies that are able to operate in a variety of tactical environments. SRT exists to minimize danger to the public and other law enforcement officers by responding to situations which exceed the capabilities and/or resources of a standard law enforcement response. The team is supervised by Captain Rick VanWyck. Goal To provide a tactical response team capable of rapid deployment, upon request, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Team Members The SRT team is comprised of the following members: Team Commander, Team …


    Sheriff - March 8, 2023, 9:31 a.m.

  6. Public Comment

    The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) allows public comment at all of its regular meetings. Any topics can be addressed during the weekly legislative meeting (the “BOCC Business Meeting” held on Tuesdays), but for all other meetings, public comment is limited to final-action items listed on the agenda. Written comment may be submitted via email at bocc@lewiscountywa.gov or by mail at BOCC Public Comment, 351 NW North Street Room 210, Chehalis, WA 98532. Written comment must be received at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting for which it’s being submitted and must be clearly marked as …


    Commissioners - Feb. 25, 2026, 4:57 p.m.

  7. About Lewis County Superior Court

    Lewis County Superior Court is a state trial court of general jurisdiction situated in Lewis County. This court has state-wide jurisdiction and hears major criminal matters (felonies), civil cases including cases involving real property, domestic relations matters, appeals from lower courts (Lewis County District and Municipal Courts), and appeals from state administrative agencies. Superior Court also has jurisdiction in adoption, probate and competency cases.Juvenile Court is a department of Superior Court and hears juvenile offender matters as well as child dependency cases. Juvenile Court also operates a juvenile detention facility.Lewis County's Superior Court has three full-time elected judges who sit …


    Superior Court - April 23, 2009, 11:14 a.m.

  8. Salary Commission

    Meeting Schedule & Links to Available Agenda(s) & Minutes 2025 MeetingsAugust 18, 2025Special Meeting Notice / AgendaJuly 14, 2025Special Meeting Notice / AgendaJune 9, 2025Special Meeting Notice / AgendaMinutesMay 5, 2025Special Meeting Notice / AgendaMinutesApril 14, 2025Special Meeting Notice / AgendaOverviewMinutes2023 MeetingsApril 6, 2023Special Meeting NoticeAgendaLetter to Auditor's OfficeMarch 23, 2023Special Meeting NoticeAgendaMinutes2022 MeetingsJune 7, 2022Special Meeting NoticeAgendaMinutesMay 5, 2022Special Meeting NoticeAgendaMinutesMarch 24, 2022Special Meeting NoticeAgendaMinutesFebruary 17, 2022 - CANCELEDSpecial Meeting NoticeAgendaJanuary 18, 2022Special Meeting NoticeAgendaMinutesJanuary 6, 2022 (CANCELED)Special Meeting NoticeAgenda 2021 MeetingsNovember 9, 2021-CANCELEDSpecial Meeting Notice (CANCELED)October 5, 2021AgendaSpecial Meeting NoticeMinutes2020 MeetingsAugust 4, 2020AgendaMinutesFinal ReportJuly 7, 2020AgendaMinutesMarch 3, 2020AgendaMinutesFebruary …


    Commissioners - Jan. 6, 2020, 3:13 p.m.

  9. Transportation Improvement

    Transportation Improvement ProgramThe Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) represents the county's transportation priorities for a six-year time period and identifies road and bridge construction, and other transportation improvement projects throughout the unincorporated county. The Annual Construction Program (ACP) represents the first year of the program. Pursuant to Washington law and administrative code (RCW 36.81.121 & WAC 136-15-150), every year Public Works prepares a TIP and ACP for adoption by the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners after a public hearing thereon. Once adopted, road and bridges targeted for improvement may require new vertical and horizontal alignment, resurfacing, additional right of way, …


    Public Works - March 11, 2009, 11:12 a.m.

  10. Survey

    Survey Results:A community wide survey ran from November 2, 2021, to December 10, 2021, as an opportunity for county residents to provide direct input to the local government decision-making process, specifically on spending priorities for the $15 million that has been allocated to Lewis County as a part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) distribution of funds to local county governments.Survey results presented from POLCO to Lewis County Staff on 3-9-2022: Lewis County ARPA Baseline Survey resultsSurvey result highlights presented to Board of County Commissioners on 1-19-2022: 1.19.2022 Polco Survey Results HighlightsFull resident results: Residents ResultsFull business results: Business …


    Nov. 1, 2021, 3:36 p.m.