1. Code Compliance

    Complaints Junk Vehicles Abandoned Vehicles Tenant/Landlord Matters FAQ The Code Compliance Division receives, investigates, tracks, and coordinates code violation complaints for the following county departments: Environmental Health and Community Development. Examples of issues handled include building violations, septic violations, water violations, land use violations, hulk vehicles, solid waste, and hazardous waste.We work closely and effectively with other county departments including the Lewis County Sheriff's Office and the Lewis County Prosecutor's Office. We also work with other governmental and municipal departments including, but not limited to, Washington State Patrol, the cities of Centralia and Chehalis, Southwest Clean Air Authority, and Washington …


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

  2. Antifreeze can be recycled at Hazo Hut today until 3 p.m.

    Lewis County residents can drop off unwanted household chemicals, up to five gallons of used motor oil, up to five gallons of antifreeze, and up to 10 burned out fluorescent light bulbs at Hazo Hut at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Hazo Hut is closing early today because of the predicted storm. These are the limits for each household each day that the Hazo Hut is open. This time is reserved for residential customers only. Business customers must make an appointment by calling 360-740-1221 or emailing …


    Solid Waste - Dec. 27, 2024, 12:27 p.m.

  3. Residents can recycle fluorescent lights today

    Lewis County residents can drop off unwanted household chemicals, up to five gallons of used motor oil, and up to 10 burned out fluorescent light bulbs at Hazo Hut at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. These are the limits for each household each day that the Hazo Hut is open. The following dates and times are reserved for residential customers only: every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the first and third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Business customers must …


    Solid Waste - Sept. 24, 2025, 1:51 p.m.

  4. 2012 SALES FOR 2013 ASSESSMENTS, 2014 TAX YEAR

    The following page(s) list sales in Lewis County for the calendar year of 2012. Sales from 2012 were the primary market data used in setting values for Assessment Year 2013 for Taxes payable in 2014. The assessment/lien date for Assessment Year 2013 is 1/1/2013. This means your assessed value for assessment year 2013 should reflect 100% of the market value of your property as of 1/1/2013. 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. 15, 2014, 10:55 a.m.

  5. 2011 SALES FOR 2012 ASSESSMENTS, 2013 TAX YEAR

    2011 SALES REPORTED BY MARKET AREAThe following page(s) list sales in Lewis County for the calendar year of 2011. Sales from 2011 were the primary market data used in setting values for Assessment Year 2012 for Taxes payable in 2013. The assessment/lien date for Assessment Year 2012 is 1/1/2012. This means your assessed value for assessment year 2012 should reflect 100% of the market value of your property as of 1/1/2012.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 …


    Assessor - May 8, 2014, 2:24 p.m.

  6. Lewis County, Washington is developing a list of qualified professionals, as defined by Chapter 17.10, Lewis County Code (LCC). People or businesses that meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit documentation of their qualifications and up

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Nov. 13, 2025, 2:16 p.m.

  7. Enjoy the Labor Day holiday! Lewis County transfer stations are closed

    Lewis County transfer stations in Centralia and Morton are closed today, Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. They will resume regular hours tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 2.


    Solid Waste - April 18, 2025, 9:51 a.m.

  8. Class A Priorities

    Class A noxious weeds are LCNWCB's highest priority for early detection and rapid eradication. The legal requirement for Class A weed control is total eradication of all plant parts. These weeds are either absent in Lewis county or are here with very limited distribution. The only class A species that is currently known to be present in Lewis County is a single infestation of Milk Thistle, which was found in a common dumping area of Centralia. Historically, there have been records of Giant Hogweed in Lewis County, but these, to the best of our knowledge, have been eradicated.The Class A's …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 10:42 a.m.

  9. Preventing Accidental 9-1-1 calls

    Preventing Accidental 9-1-1 CallsEach month over 1200 Wireless 911 calls for service are received by Lewis County Communications. Cell phones have proven to be invaluable tools for help in an emergency. Quick access to 911 services is a common reason people choose to purchase wireless phones.However, wireless phones can easily dial 911 without the phone owner being aware that a 911 call has been made. It is estimated that accidental dialing causes over 20% of the wireless 911 calls in Lewis County. Accidental 911 calls can occur when a phone is placed in a pocket or purse, and gets bumped. …


    911 Communications - March 7, 2012, 8:34 a.m.

  10. Notice of hearing regarding Ordinance 1372, which would repeal Ordinance 1354 and remove from Lewis County Code Chapter 8.80, which regulated sterile needle and syringe exchanges operating in Lewis County and made violations of the chapter a civil infract

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Jan. 28, 2026, 11:55 a.m.