1. Learn about county services while playing Passport game at SWW Fair!

    Saddle Up for the Southwest Washington Fair! Eleven county departments, offices, and related agencies have joined forces to bring you the Passport to Lewis County Public Service game. Here's how to play: Pick up a passport upon entry to the fair at the Guest Services Building (the information gazebo), answer questions at 12 Lewis County booths to get your passport stamped for daily prizes and grand prizes at the end of the fair! Visit the featured fair locations between 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. daily, answer the questions, and get your passport stamped. One completed passport per person, per day. …


    Solid Waste - Aug. 12, 2025, 9:56 a.m.

  2. Representation

    Attorneys who provide public defense services are attorneys in private practice who are contracted with the County.Our mission is to ensure effective and cost-efficient legal representation is available to persons who are eligible for court-appointed counsel, consistent with the Washington and United States Constitutions, laws, and national standards of justice.If you are attempting to contact your attorney and are unable to do so please call 360-740-1339 or email public.defense@lewiscountywa.gov. Please include your name, case number, and a good phone number that we can pass along to your attorney with a message to get in touch with you. Complaints How do …


    Public Defense - April 15, 2025, 1:52 p.m.

  3. Play Passport to Lewis County Public Services at the SWW Fair!

    Saddle Up for the first day of the Southwest Washington Fair! We have partnered with Fionna and her team at the Southwest Washington Fair and 11 other Lewis County departments, offices, and related agencies to bring you the Passport to Lewis County Public Service. Here's how to play: Pick up a passport upon entry to the fair at the Guest Services Building (the information gazebo), answer questions at 11 Lewis County booths to get your passport stamped for daily prizes and grand prizes at the end of the fair! Visit the featured fair locations between 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. …


    Solid Waste - Aug. 12, 2025, 9:51 a.m.

  4. Get your Passports stamped for prizes at the SWW Fair!

    Saddle Up for the Southwest Washington Fair! We have partnered with Fionna and her team at the Southwest Washington Fair and 11 other Lewis County departments, offices, and related agencies to bring you the Passport to Lewis County Public Service. Here's how to play: Pick up a passport upon entry to the fair at the Guest Services Building (the information gazebo), answer questions at 11 Lewis County booths to get your passport stamped for daily prizes and grand prizes at the end of the fair! Visit the featured fair locations between 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. daily, answer the questions, …


    Solid Waste - Aug. 12, 2025, 9:52 a.m.

  5. Road Maintenance

    The Lewis County Road Maintenance Division is responsible for providing cost effective and safe travel over the 1,053 miles of county roadway. To accomplish this, the division has five Road Maintenance area shops, a vegetation & guardrail program, and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement. Each maintenance area has an appropriate number of personnel and equipment assigned to handle the routine road maintenance, repairs, and storm response duties and responsibilities in their area. It is a continuous process maintaining and improving the existing county-wide transportation system.To send a Road Maintenance Service Request or to report road damage, you may contact the department at …


    Public Works - Jan. 19, 2012, 11:18 a.m.

  6. Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)

    The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) is a federal law that prohibits and seeks to eliminate sexual assaults and sexual misconduct in correctional institutions and community corrections settings. Lewis County Juvenile Court is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for youth. We have adopted a zero tolerance policy pertaining to any form of sexual misconduct and sexual harassment of youth. Agency PolicyIn compliance with Section 115.322 of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards, Lewis County Juvenile Court has provided policies to ensure referrals of allegations for investigations. Those policies can be found by clicking PREA Policy 22.1. …


    Juvenile Court - June 4, 2024, 11:06 a.m.

  7. Community Development

    Alert – Fraudulent invoice emails have been reported by customers. Please be aware that all fee collection by Lewis County Community Development is done online through SmartGov or in person at the Permit Center, never through an attached pdf. If you receive an email from Planning.LewisCountyWA@usa.com, please do not respond and delete the email. Our MissionTo ensure growth and development occurs in a manner that protects public health, safety, and welfare, supports community prosperity, sustains natural resources, and preserves the quality of life enjoyed by citizens and visitors of Lewis County, Washington. Learn more about how we will provide Great …


    Community Development - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.

  8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    What is a Public Record? A “Public Record” means any writing containing information relating to the conduct of government or the performance of any governmental or proprietary function prepared, owned, used, or retained by The County regardless of physical form or characteristics. Records created or received by employees using privately-owned devices only qualify as public record if the employee was acting within the scope of employment when the record was created or received, or when the record is subsequently used for a County purpose. How do I request records from Lewis County? Lewis County utilizes a web-based Records Center, Gov …


    Public Records - April 16, 2018, 3:38 p.m.

  9. Personal Property

    Personal Property Personal property's primary characteristic is its mobility. It includes machinery, equipment and furniture associated with commercial, industrial or agricultural enterprises. Business inventories are exempt from property tax.Everyone who uses personal property in a business must complete a personal property affidavit by April 30 each year per RCW 84.40.185, RCW 84.40.190, and WAC 458-12-060. The affidavit must list the taxable property by category, as well as its cost and acquisition date. The assessor uses the affidavit to value personal property for taxes due the following year. Personal property tax rates are the same as for real property.Can I file …


    Assessor - March 28, 2018, 11:52 a.m.

  10. District 3

    Scott J. BrummerCounty Commissioner, District #3Term: January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2026Commissioner Scott Brummer says it’s a privilege to represent the people of East Lewis County. He has been a part of the Lewis County community for 30 years and says there is no better place to reside than in the State of Washington.Commissioner Brummer believes in retaining the core values of honesty, integrity, accountability and hard work at the center of county government. He is committed to ensuring responsive and efficient services to meet the needs of Lewis County residents. He maintains a vision of a thriving, rural …


    Commissioners - March 11, 2016, 1:49 p.m.