1. Get your Passports stamped for prizes at the SWW Fair!

    Saddle Up for the Southwest Washington Fair! We have partnered with Fionna and her team at the Southwest Washington Fair and 11 other Lewis County departments, offices, and related agencies to bring you the Passport to Lewis County Public Service. Here's how to play: Pick up a passport upon entry to the fair at the Guest Services Building (the information gazebo), answer questions at 11 Lewis County booths to get your passport stamped for daily prizes and grand prizes at the end of the fair! Visit the featured fair locations between 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. daily, answer the questions, …


    Solid Waste - Aug. 12, 2025, 9:52 a.m.

  2. Group A

    These are water supplies that regularly serve 15 or more residential connections, 25 or more people per day for 60 or more days per year, or 1000 people for two days or more per year. Group A systems are regulated by the Washington State Department of Health (WSDOH) under WAC 246-290; Lewis County has an agreement with the State on Group A projects to administer and review WAN's and Well Site Inspections (see permitting and applications below).If you are interested in developing or revising a Group A system contact WSDOH at (360) 236-3030. For information on Group A Systems see …


    Environmental Health - Jan. 19, 2021, 12:53 p.m.

  3. Spurge Laurel

    Daphne laureola Spurge Laurel - An evergreen shrub that gets to be around 1.5 to 5 feet tall. Plants can either be upright or arched at the base before spreading upwards.Leaves: Leaves alternate and are more prominent towards the top of the shoots. They are dark green and shiny on the top with lighter undersides. Leaves are oval in shape and about 0.8-5.1 inches long.Flowers: Flowers bloom from March through June. Small, green and yellow flowers grow at the base of the leaves and are fragrant.Habitat: Commonly found amongst the forest understory. Spurge Laurel prefers partial sun.Weed Classification: B DesignateWhy …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 9:49 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. Rabies, Bats, and Animal Bites

    The possibility of rabies in domestic or wild animals is very unlikely in Washington, though it is still important to vaccinate your pets. Raccoons, skunks, and foxes are known to have rabies across the country, at low rates, and are considered rabid unless proven negative by a lab test. In developing countries worldwide, dogs are the principal animal in which rabies is found.Rabies is almost always deadly once the virus attacks your body, but you can receive preventive treatment if you've been bitten or scratched by a bat or other potentially rabid animal.Lewis County has had no cases of rabies …


    Public Health - June 25, 2024, 10:39 a.m.

  6. 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.

  7. 2015 SALES FOR 2016 ASSESSMENTS, 2017 TAX YEAR

    The following page(s) list sales in Lewis County for the calendar year of 2015. Sales from 2015 were the primary market data used in setting values for Assessment Year 2016 for Taxes payable in 2017. The assessment/lien date for Assessment Year 2016 is 1/1/2016. This means your assessed value for assessment year 2016 should reflect 100% of the market value of your property as of 1/1/2016. 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 - April 13, 2017, 4:28 p.m.

  8. 2014 SALES FOR 2015 ASSESSMENTS, 2016 TAX YEAR

    The following page(s) list sales in Lewis County for the calendar year of 2014. Sales from 2014 were the primary market data used in setting values for Assessment Year 2015 for Taxes payable in 2016. The assessment/lien date for Assessment year 2015 is 1/1/2015. This means your assessed value for assessment year 2015 should reflect 100% of the market value of your property as of 1/1/2015. 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 - April 13, 2017, 4:27 p.m.

  9. 2013 SALES FOR 2014 ASSESSMENTS, 2015 TAX YEAR

    The following page(s) list sales in Lewis County for the calendar year of 2013. Sales from 2013 were the primary market data used in setting values for Assessment Year 2014 for Taxes payable in 2015. The assessment/lien date for Assessment Year 2014 is 1/1/2014. This means your assessed value for assessment year 2014 should reflect 100% of the market value of your property as of 1/1/2014. 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 - April 13, 2017, 4:25 p.m.

  10. 2014 Financial Report

    Washington State Auditor’s Office Audit Reports Financial Statement and Federal Single Audit ReportAccountability Audit Report Financial Section Management Discussion and AnalysisBasic Financial Statements:Government-wide Financial Statements:Statement of Net PositionStatement of ActivitiesFund Financial Statements:·Balance Sheet - Governmental FundsReconciliation of the Balance Sheet to the Statement of Net PositionStatement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance - Governmental FundsReconciliation of the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance of Governmental Funds To the Statement of ActivitiesStatement of Net Position - Proprietary FundsStatement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Fund Net Position - Proprietary FundsStatement of Cash Flows - Proprietary FundsStatement …


    Auditor - Sept. 9, 2015, 11:39 a.m.