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2016 Budget is Adopted by the Board of County Commissioners
The 2016 budget was adopted on December 7th, 2015. This action culminates five months of collective work by all departments and elected offices in Lewis County. Budget meetings were held in September and October which allowed each elected official and department director to discuss their individual budgets with the County Commissioners. For any questions or comments on the budget please feel free to contact Budget Administrator, Steve Walton by phone at (360) 740-1209 or by email at steve.walton@lewiscountywa.gov. Copies of the detailed budget are available in the Budget Office located at the Lewis County Historical Courthouse, 351 NW North St. …
Budget - Dec. 31, 2015, 11:16 a.m.
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GIS Mapping
GIS stands for Geographic Information System, a computer application that permits geographic and location-related data to be electronically stored and spatially referenced. A GIS allows for digital mapping of land features such as roads, rivers, drainage basins, soil types, hydrology, topography, land use and urban and district boundaries. The GIS is used to obtain and map information about the county to be used in management decisions, county planning, and operations.The GIS Division is responsible for providing geographic services and map products to the Public Works Department and other County offices. Service to outside agencies, organizations and individuals can be performed …
Public Works - Jan. 10, 2011, 9:38 a.m.
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Jr/Sr Taxing District Levy Documentation Due
JR/SR Taxing district documentation due to the County Legislative Authority. Budgets must be certified to the Board of County Commissioners. Ordinance/Resolutions are due to the County Assessor to receive their Constitutional 1% increase. Levy Certifications and the amount requested to be levied per taxing district are due to the County Assessor.
Assessor - March 10, 2011, 2:30 p.m.
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Budget
About Contact The Budget Department is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of the countywide budget. Budget Historic Courthouse Rm 209 351 NW North St Chehalis, WA, 98532 (360) 740-1198 Contact Budget Budget Services Every year the County is required by RCW 36.40.080 to adopt an annual budget. The process that culminates in budget adoption spans approximately seven months and is comprehensive and detailed. The Budget Department, under the direction of the County Manager, is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of the countywide budget. During the budget process, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), County Manager, and …
Budget - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.
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Personal Property Filing Forms Due
Personal Property Listing Forms due - postmarked by Personal Property listing forms are due to the county Assessor. Postmarked by 4/30/2011 or delivered to the office on or by 4/30/2011 at 4:30 pm. Questions, call 360-740-1392 for information.
Assessor - March 9, 2011, 4:52 p.m.
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Office Hours
2025 Holiday Hours:December 24th- 8:00 AM-3:00 PMDecember 25th- ClosedDecember 26th- 10:00 AM-4:30 PMMonday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMTuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMWednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMThursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMFriday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMThe Treasurer's office does not process property transfers after 4 PM. This is to ensure that we have enough time to thoroughly review and process real estate transactions and for documents to be recorded by the Auditor's office prior to closing. Please click here for more information on this policy.
Treasurer - Oct. 21, 2015, 3:48 p.m.
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Open Space Act
RCW 84.34Land owners who wish current use assessment for property tax purposes on lands eligible for classification under the Open Space program, must submit an application to the Lewis County Assessor's Office by December 31st. Applications taken in the calendar year prior to December 31st are inspected in the next year and either approved or denied. If the application is approved, it is taxed in the subsequent year. It takes two years after application for it to affect your taxes.Provided that acreage is being used as originally intended, valuation of land for tax purposes under the Open Space Act is …
Assessor - Dec. 11, 2015, 9:57 a.m.
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About Human Resources
Thank you for your interest in Lewis County Human Resources!At the County, we believe that our 500 employees are our greatest asset. We are an equal opportunity employer that offers our full time employees competitivebenefits, paid vacation, sick leave, and an attractive retirement plan.Our goal is to be the employer of choice in our community. Mission Statement: To assist, advise, and facilitate management and employees to best align individual talent with the needs and goals of Lewis County. To provide solutions to workplace issues which promote an environment that is characterized by fair treatment of staff, open communication, personal accountability, …
Human Resources - April 21, 2015, 11:27 a.m.
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Public Defense Standards
Washington Courts: News and InformationWashington Supreme Court Issues Interim Order on Public Defense StandardsJune 09, 2025The Washington Supreme Court issued an Order on caseload standards the Court has adopted for indigent criminal defense services. The Order is a summary explanation of the new caseload standards, which permit full implementation to be achieved over a period of time.The Court adopted the caseload standards at its June 4, 2025 en banc conference, ahead of final rule changes, to help jurisdictions that are currently conducting budget planning. The revised caseload standards will be integrated into court rules once the Court’s review of all …
Public Defense - June 9, 2025, 4:13 p.m.
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Taxing District Boundary Line Changes Due
Taxing Districts with boundary line changes due to annexation or merger must submit their completed packet to the County. This will establish the boundaries of the district for levy collection the next year.(RCW 84.09.030)
Assessor - March 10, 2011, 1:24 p.m.
