1. 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.

  2. Projects

    Eradication: Class A Noxious Weeds Class A noxious weeds are Lewis County Noxious Weed Control's highest priority for early detection and rapid eradication. Generally, these noxious weeds are either entirely absent in Washington State or are only present in a very limited distribution. As such, and as required by law, the management goal for these weed species is total eradication in all plant parts. Garlic mustard, Giant hogweed, False brome and Milk thistle are all examples of Class A noxious weeds that have become more common in the state in recent years and could conceivably arrive in Lewis County from …


    Weed Control - March 20, 2015, 1:11 p.m.

  3. Short Term Rental Advisory Group

    PurposeThe Short Term Rental Advisory Group (STRAG) provides advice to the Lewis County Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners on STR matters including analyzing data collected through STR permits, evaluating the relationship between STRs and residential housing, recommending good neighbor guidelines, and recommending future regulations for STRs, as appropriate.MembersMembers to be added after appointmentScheduleAll STRAG meetings are open to the public, and the public is encouraged to communicate with the members. The public is invited to participate in person or via Zoom. Meetings take place on the first Tuesday of March, June, September and December at [location to …


    Community Development - Feb. 5, 2026, 3:25 p.m.

  4. The proposed vacation of Lindley Road No. 407. The hearing will take place in the Commissioners' Hearing Room at or after 10 a.m. April 22, 2025.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - March 27, 2025, 3:34 p.m.

  5. Notice of hearing regarding Lewis County 2025 budget amendment. The hearing will take place in the Commissioners' Hearing Room at or after 10 a.m. July 15.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - July 7, 2025, 10:55 a.m.

  6. Notice of hearings regarding the Lewis County budget and levies for 2026. The hearings will take place in the Commissioners' Hearing Room at or after 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 1, 2025.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Nov. 7, 2025, 9:26 a.m.

  7. Notice of hearing for Ordinance 1365, which would update Chapter 3.02 - Emergency Management Operations and Plan - of Lewis County Code. The hearing will take place in the Commissioners' Hearing Room at or after 10 a.m. June 10.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - May 20, 2025, 1:41 p.m.

  8. Notice of hearing regarding the Lewis County 2025 budget emergency and supplemental appropriations to and transfers within current expense and various funds. The hearing will take place in the Commissioners' Hearing Room at or after 10 a.m. Tuesday, April

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - April 8, 2025, 1:51 p.m.

  9. Notice of hearing regarding Ordinance 1370, which would amend Chapters 17.38, (Critical Areas) and 17.10 (Definitions) of Lewis County Code. The hearing will take place in the Commissioners' Hearing Room at or after 10 a.m. Dec. 9, 2025.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Dec. 2, 2025, 12:19 p.m.

  10. Notice of hearing for Lewis County 2025 budget emergency and supplemental appropriations to and transfers within current expense and various funds. The hearing will take place in the Commissioners' Hearing Room at or after 10 a.m. Dec. 16.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Dec. 3, 2025, 2:40 p.m.