1. Vector Control

    Vector control is any method to reduce or eradicate the carriers of pathogens (e.g. virus or parasite), of which animals are the carriers. Pathogen carriers include mammals, birds or arthropods, mosquitoes, and other insects. For more information, call Bill Teitzel at 360-740-1261.For all animal bites or exposures from an animal to a person, we recommend seeking medical attention and then filling out the Lewis County Animal Bite/Exposure Report and submitting to our office.If you have questions regarding an encounter with a bat or what to do if you find a bat please click on the link for Bat Exposure FAQ's.Public …


    Code Compliance - June 8, 2022, 8:43 a.m.

  2. Concealed Pistol License and Fingerprinting application

    The Lewis County Sheriff's Office has partnered with Permituim for all CPL applications and Fingerprinting scheduling.Please click here for the Concealed Pistol License (CPL) application process. Both new applications and renewals.Please click here for non CPL related fingerprint scheduling.If you live within the city limits of Centralia, please click here for information on how to handle getting your CPL/fingerprints or call 360-330-7680.If you live within the city limits of Chehalis, please click here for information on how to handle getting your CPL/fingerprints or call 360-748-8605.If you live within the city limits of Napavine, please click here for information on how …


    Sheriff - May 11, 2023, 1:49 p.m.

  3. New GIS Interactive Map Now Online

    New online applications are being implemented for parcel data and for mapping. The Assessor has a new PATS parcel lookup system (now called Lewis County Parcels), and the GIS Division of Public Works has reworked the online mapping programs to to be compatible with it. We have combined the functionality of the two previous programs (PATSMap & CARLMap) into a single new program, the Lewis County Web Map.This program gives users added control over what layers to turn on and has newly available data, such as 2ft contours. The new map can be accessed directly from the Parcels website or …


    Public Works - Nov. 19, 2010, 11:53 a.m.

  4. 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.

  5. Passport Applications

    The Lewis County Clerk's Office is authorized by the U.S. Department of State to accept passport applications. Passport applications may be submitted, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Friday.We will attempt to process passport applications for everyone that comes into the office during the hours listed above, but the Clerk's statutory duties take precedence. Due to staffing demands and the increased volume of passport applicants we may not be able to process all applications even for those individuals that arrive during the posted hours.To obtain a passport application, visit the Lewis …


    Clerk - April 30, 2015, 2:24 p.m.

  6. NEW BIDCALL - 2017 Rock Proposal

    A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Bids are due Feb. 14, 2017 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 11:00am or later. Access the details and necessary documents here.


    Public Works - Feb. 1, 2017, 8:34 a.m.

  7. Highway 603 Stabilization Project

    A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Bids are due April 12, 2016 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 11:30 or later. Access the details and necessary documents here.


    Public Works - March 23, 2016, 12:05 p.m.

  8. New RFP - Lacamas Creek Side Channel Reconnection Project

    A new Request for Proposal has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. The RFP submittal is due April 6, 2016 by 1:00 pm. Please direct the submittals to: Ann Weckback, Environmental Planner, Lewis County Public Works, 2025 NE Kresky Ave, Chehalis, WA, 98532. Access the details and necessary documents here.


    Public Works - March 9, 2016, 11:05 a.m.

  9. New Bidcall - 2016 Rock Proposal

    A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Bids are due Feb. 9, 2016 by 11:00 am at the Lewis County Commissioner's Office, (Lewis County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA, 98532). The Bids will be opened at 11:30 or later. Access the details and necessary documents here.


    Public Works - Jan. 26, 2016, 8:08 a.m.

  10. New Bidcall - 2014 Flexible Guideposts Project - Phase 1

    A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Bids are due Jan. 12, 2016 by 11:00 am at the Lewis County Commissioner's Office, (Lewis County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA, 98532). The Bids will be opened at 11:30 or later. Access the details and necessary documents here.


    Public Works - Dec. 16, 2015, 8:29 a.m.