1. Home Wildfire Preparation Guide

    Take a look at the attached pamphlet for preparing your home for wildfire season.Wildfires, protect your property and your community


    Emergency Management - July 16, 2018, 9:54 a.m.

  2. Animal Reporting

    Call (360) 740-1105 to report an animal off its property, concerns regarding animal neglect or an animal related bite. Kennel Operating Permit Potentially Dangerous & Dangerous Animal Animal Neglect & Cruelty Animal Shelter


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

  3. Codes and Flood Regulations

    Looking for information related to current codes or plans, or for details about your property?Use the links below to explore the available resources: Lewis County Code Flood Information Responding to Hirst Determining adequate water supply for a building permit


    Community Development - Oct. 24, 2016, 11:05 a.m.

  4. FEMA Maps

    If you want to find out if your property is in a designated flood zone, you can go to the "FEMA Map Service Center"FEMA Map Service Centerproposed fema flood mapsProposed FEMA Flood Maps are available for viewing here:Proposed FEMA MapsDefinitions of Zones designations


    Emergency Management - Nov. 24, 2010, 9:51 a.m.

  5. Pay Taxes Online

    Pay your taxes using a debit card, credit card, or E-check.Point & Pay (Pay now) *ATTENTION: THIS LINK IS FOR PAYING PROPERTY TAXES IN LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON.*There are additional fees to use this service:*Effective January 1st, 2026*Credit Cards- 2.45%Debit Cards- 0.95%E-check- $1.50


    Treasurer - Jan. 7, 2015, 2:07 p.m.

  6. About Risk Management

    The Risk Management Department administers the County's self-insurance and claims programs. Risk Management's mission is to provide loss prevention and control programs and consultation, direction, insurance, and claims management services to Lewis County elected officials and departments to reduce or eliminate losses to property, liability, personnel, and net income.We believe that:Accidents and Injuries are preventableSafety can be managedSafety is an individual responsibilitySafety is a way of lifeNothing is more important than employee safetyRisk Management's primary activities are:Risk consultingInsurance procurement above self-insured retention levelsLewis County Self-Insured Fund management and financing for self-insured retention levelsAdministration of workers' compensation and unemployment claims (in …


    Risk Management - Feb. 22, 2013, 1:38 p.m.

  7. Forest Patrol Assessments

    If you are a property owner in unincorporated Lewis County you may be assessed a forest patrol fee for each parcel you own. If your parcel is under 50 acres you are billed a flat fee for each parcel you own. This money is collected by the county treasurer and remitted to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources. If you have more than one rural parcel under 50 acres in the same legal ownership and have paid more than one flat rate fee, you are entitled to a refund. Your annual assessment must be paid in full to qualify …


    Treasurer - Aug. 26, 2011, 8:53 a.m.

  8. Office Hours

    Monday: 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.

  9. Apartment/Multifamily Recycling

    Apartment residents can recycle the items shown above Recycling at apartment complexes is typically a decision made by the property manager or the complex owner.The following items can be included in curbside recycling containers:***Please make sure all containers are empty, clean, and dry.***NewspaperMagazinesCorrugated CardboardOffice PaperSchool PaperJunk MailTin CansAluminum CansPlastic BottlesPlastic JugsPlastic dairy cupsIf you have questions, please call LeMay at 360-736-4769 or email swu@lewiscountywa.gov.


    Solid Waste - April 14, 2023, 3:43 p.m.

  10. FAQs

    I've been told I need a covenant for my well, what does that mean? See our Sanitary Control Area Covenants page for more information. What is a declaration of covenant? What is a restrictive covenant? See our Sanitary Control Area Covenants page for more information. I've been told I need to complete a justification for reduction in Sanitary Control Area. How do I go about doing this? Answer If I am wanting to subdivide my property, what will the requirements be for the wells? Answer If I want to do a boundary line adjustment, what will the requirements be for …


    Environmental Health - Oct. 23, 2014, 9:07 a.m.