1. Water Program

    Permit Fees Increasing effective January 1, 2025On November 12, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners approved increases to certification and permit application fees to help balance budgets for the departments of Community Development, Public Works and Public Health & Social Services.The fee increases will go into effect on January 1, 2025. The adopted fee schedule is available now by request and will be available online after January 1st. Applications & Permits Water Supply Guidelines Resources for Professional Engineers & Licensed Hydrogeologists List of Licensed Professionals FAQ The Lewis County Water Program is responsible for the Group B small water …


    Environmental Health - Jan. 30, 2018, 4:18 p.m.

  2. Property and Evidence

    The Property and Evidence Office is located off-site from the Law and Justice Center. Property items may be picked up Monday through Friday (excluding Holidays) by appointment only. The Property and Evidence Division is responsible for the overall security, storage and proper disposition of evidence obtained by officers of the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office. The Property & Evidence Manager and one Support Technician II are assigned to the Property and Evidence Division.It is important to call and make an appointment for any release of property. There are release procedures for all items and some are more in-depth than others. Please …


    Sheriff - March 27, 2013, 8:08 a.m.

  3. 2018 Sales for 2019 Assessments for 2020 Tax Year

    The following page(s) list sales in Lewis County for the calendar year of 2018. Sales from 2018 were the primary market data used in setting values for Assessment Year 2019 for Taxes payable in 2020. The assessment/lien date for Assessment Year 2019 is 1/1/2019. This means your assessed value for assessment year 2019 should reflect 100% of the market value of your property as of 1/1/2019.Citizens using this information should perform their own research to verify that each transaction is “arm’s length.” An arm’s length transaction is defined as “A transaction between unrelated parties under no duress.” (Appraisal Institute, The …


    Assessor - June 21, 2019, 5:02 p.m.

  4. 2019 Sales for 2020 Assessments for 2021 Tax Year

    The following page(s) list sales in Lewis County for the calendar year of 2019. Sales from 2019 were the primary market data used in setting values for Assessment Year 2020 for Taxes payable in 2021. The assessment/lien date for Assessment Year 2020 is 1/1/2020. This means your assessed value for assessment year 2020 should reflect 100% of the market value of your property as of 1/1/2020.Citizens using this information should perform their own research to verify that each transaction is “arm’s length.” An arm’s length transaction is defined as “A transaction between unrelated parties under no duress.” (Appraisal Institute, The …


    Assessor - Oct. 12, 2020, 11:17 a.m.

  5. 2020 Sales for 2021 Assessments for 2022 Tax Year

    The following page(s) list sales in Lewis County for the calendar year of 2020. Sales from 2020 were the primary market data used in setting values for Assessment Year 2021 for Taxes payable in 2022. The assessment/lien date for Assessment Year 2021 is 1/1/2021. This means your assessed value for assessment year 2021 should reflect 100% of the market value of your property as of 1/1/2021.Citizens using this information should perform their own research to verify that each transaction is “arm’s length.” An arm’s length transaction is defined as “A transaction between unrelated parties under no duress.” (Appraisal Institute, The …


    Assessor - Nov. 10, 2021, 11:11 a.m.

  6. 2021 Sales for 2022 Assessments for 2023 Tax Year

    The following page(s) list sales in Lewis County for the calendar year of 2021. Sales from 2021 were the primary market data used in setting values for Assessment Year 2022 for Taxes payable in 2023. The assessment/lien date for Assessment Year 2022 is 1/1/2022. This means your assessed value for assessment year 2022 should reflect 100% of the market value of your property as of 1/1/2022.Citizens using this information should perform their own research to verify that each transaction is “arm’s length.” An arm’s length transaction is defined as “A transaction between unrelated parties under no duress.” (Appraisal Institute, The …


    Assessor - Nov. 15, 2022, 10:18 a.m.

  7. Septic Program

    Updates to Lewis County Code 8.40, On-Site Sewage Systems LCC 8.40, 2025On August 26, 2025, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners approved an updated Lewis County Code 8.40, On-Site Sewage Systems. Please see the attached document for the updated code. While the new code has not been published as of yet, it is effective as of August 26, 2025. To request a septic system construction final inspection, please call the Septic Inspection line at (360) 740-1330. Applications & Fees Test Pit Guidelines Gravity Construction Standards List of Certified Professionals (Designers, Installers, Pumpers) Certified Professional Resources FAQ Onsite Septic Homeowners …


    Environmental Health - Jan. 30, 2018, 3:13 p.m.

  8. Other Yard Waste Options

    Leaf Exchange Events scheduled in NovemberThe WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter (MRC) volunteers will host two Leaf Exchange events this fall: Nov. 1 & Nov. 22, at the Floral Park Sustainability Project at the corner of South Tower Avenue and Floral Street in Centralia. Hours will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Bring your leaves in plastic lawn and leaf bags or garbage bags, and drop them off with volunteers during the event. The Leaf Exchange is being offered for free, but the MRC volunteers, who are putting on the program in partnership with the Lewis County Solid Waste …


    Solid Waste - Jan. 23, 2021, 9:22 a.m.

  9. Upcoming Drop-In Legal Clinics: Oct–Dec 2025 Timberland Legal Aid

    We are pleased to share the schedule for our free, drop-in legal clinics taking place in Lewis, Wahkiakum, and Pacific Counties this fall and winter. Clinics are open to the public and operate first-come, first-served from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.Clinic Dates & LocationsSeptember 15 - (Note Date Change) Lewis County Law and Justice CenterOctober 8 – Wahkiakum County, Town of Cathlamet Community CenterOctober 10 – Lewis County, Law & Justice Center, Room #429, ChehalisNovember 13 – Pacific County, Superior Court Law Library, South BendNovember 14 – Lewis County, Law & Justice Center, Room #429, ChehalisDecember 9 – Wahkiakum County, …


    Public Defense - Sept. 3, 2025, 1:13 p.m.

  10. 2016 SALES FOR 2017 ASSESSMENTS, 2018 TAX YEAR

    The following page(s) list sales in Lewis County for the calendar year of 2016. Sales from 2016 were the primary market data used in setting values for Assessment Year 2017 for Taxes payable in 2018. The assessment/lien date for Assessment Year 2017 is 1/1/2017. This means your assessed value for assessment year 2017 should reflect 100% of the market value of your property as of 1/1/2017. Citizens using this information should perform their own research to verify that each transaction is “arm’s length.” An arm’s length transaction is defined as “A transaction between unrelated parties under no duress.” (Appraisal Institute, …


    Assessor - Oct. 26, 2017, 3:16 p.m.