1. Hearing: Transfers from Open Space Timber Land to Open Space Farm & Agriculture

    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Department of Revenue proposes to grant to the County Assessor the authority to approve transfer applications from Open Space Timber Land to Open Space Farm and Agriculture for certain lands in Lewis County. 2 parcels will be considered for transfer to the special classification on this day. NOTICE is also given that a public hearing on these proposed classifications of lands will be held in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room located in the Courthouse on Main Street, Chehalis, Washington on Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at which time and place any person may …


    Assessor - Feb. 22, 2012, 3:42 p.m.

  2. Hearing: Transfer from Open Space Farm and Agriculture Conservation Land to Open Space Farm & Agriculture

    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Department of Revenue proposes to grant to the County Assessor the authority to approve transfer applications from Open Space Farm and Agriculture Conservation Land to Open Space Farm & Agriculture for certain lands in Lewis County. 1 parcel will be considered for transfer to the special classification on this day. NOTICE is also given that a public hearing on these proposed classifications of lands will be held in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room located in the Courthouse on Main Street, Chehalis, Washington on Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at which time and place …


    Assessor - Feb. 22, 2012, 3:45 p.m.

  3. Filing a Petition

    Real Property and Personal PropertyPetition Filing Instructions and Board of Equalization RequirementsFor a successful appeal please thoroughly read all information provided, particularly in the section ‘Evidence’ : Reasons Not ConsideredAssessment comparisons of other propertyPercentage of value increasesPersonal hardshipAmount of taxOther matters not directly related to the market value Evidence The issue before the Board is the market value of your property. You need to furnish evidence that demonstrates that the Assessor’s valuation exceeds your property’s fair market value. State law requires the Assessor to value all taxable property at 100 percent of its true and fair market value, according to …


    Commissioners - July 16, 2014, 1:01 p.m.

  4. Commissioners seek volunteer to serve on Randle's Water District 1

    The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is looking for a volunteer to serve on Water District 1, which covers portions of Randle.Water District 1 is a special purpose district created in 1956 to manage and provide water-related services within portions of Randle. Its service area includes McKay Street, Silverbrook Road, Boyd Road, U.S. Highway 12, Lewis Street, Chilcoat Avenue, Coleman Hill Road and State Route 131. Only those who reside within the coverage area are eligible to serve. (A map of Water District 1 can be found here.) The Water District’s commissioners meet at the Randle Fire Hall …


    Commissioners - July 17, 2025, 8:59 a.m.

  5. Notice of hearing regarding Ordinance 1338, which would prohibit unauthorized camping on county property

    Please see the attached notice of hearing.Additionally, attached is the proposed Encampment Removal Policy, which would accompany proposed Ordinance 1338. Please click here for the policy (as revised 10-24-2022).To submit written testimony: Written comments may be submitted in advance of the hearing by emailing BOCC@lewiscountywa.gov at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing date -- please indicate “Camping Ordinance” in the subject line of the email.


    Commissioners - Oct. 5, 2022, 4:10 p.m.

  6. Approve a franchise to High Valley Country Club Inc.

    Please see the attached


    Commissioners - March 4, 2021, 8:29 a.m.

  7. Hearing: Open Space Farm and Agricultural Land Classification

    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Department of Revenue proposes to grant to the County Assessor the authority to classify certain lands in Lewis County as Agricultural land for assessment under Open Space Farm and Agricultural Land Classification. 30 parcels will be considered for the special classification on this day. NOTICE is also given that a public hearing on these proposed classifications of lands will be held in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room located in the Courthouse on Main Street, Chehalis, Washington on Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at which time and place any person may appear to be …


    Assessor - Feb. 22, 2012, 3:33 p.m.

  8. Lewis County Assessor says more citizens may become eligible for tax exemptions

    Lewis County Assessor Ross Nielson inside his office in the Lewis County courthouse. CHEHALIS – Lewis County seniors and persons with disabilities stand to benefit from new low income property tax exemptions. “Median income for the county appears to be increasing, and tax reduction exemption thresholds are being increased, which will likely mean more people will be eligible to take part in this exemption, and those that already qualify may receive a greater reduction in taxes,” Lewis County Assessor Ross Nielson said. “We are waiting on the official calculations from the Washington State Department of Revenue, and it appears that …


    News Room - July 12, 2023, 4:09 p.m.

  9. Notice of Hearing: Notice of intent to Lease the Centralia Transfer Station

    Please see attached.


    Commissioners - Dec. 19, 2017, 4:12 p.m.

  10. Notice of Hearing: Notice of Intent to Lease the East Lewis County Transfer Station in Morton to the Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District #1

    Please see attached.


    Commissioners - Dec. 19, 2017, 4:14 p.m.