1. Short Term Rental Registry Process

    On January 1, 2026, all owners and operators of short-term rentals (also known as Air BnBs) will be required to register the rental through Lewis County. Owners/operators will have one calendar year to come into compliance. The registry application will be available starting on January 1, 2026 through the online portal (link coming soon).The requirements are specified in Lewis County Code Chapter 17.105. The following is a summary of the requirements (this is not an exhaustive list):A short-term rental can be a single family home, accessory dwelling unit (ADU), duplex, detached bedroom, RV/trailer, yurt or other similar structure.All short-term rentals …


    Community Development - Nov. 5, 2025, 3:01 p.m.

  2. 25-096 Approve the interlocal agreement (ILA) for emergency management services between Lewis County Emergency Management and the municipalities of Vader, Toledo, Winlock, Morton, Mossyrock, Napavine, and Pe Ell.

    Please see the attached agreement.


    Commissioners - April 8, 2025, 1:50 p.m.

  3. Notice of Public Hearing to Consider Ordinance 1274, Amendments to Lewis County Code Chapter 17.30 - Resource Lands to allow rural Governmental Services as a primary use within the Resource Land Zones

    Please see attached.


    Commissioners - Feb. 15, 2017, 12:44 p.m.

  4. NOH: Ordinance 1324, prohibiting the possession of controlled substances, counterfeit substances, and legend drugs, as well as prohibiting certain related activities, and mirroring the state penalties for such crimes

    Please see the attached


    Commissioners - March 22, 2021, 11:36 a.m.

  5. Notice of hearing regarding Ordinance 1339, which would expand Curbside Recycling Countywide and amend Ordinances 1136, 1136a, 1136b, 1157, and 1196. The hearing will take place at or after 10 a.m. Nov. 29, 2022.

    Please see the attachment.


    Commissioners - Nov. 10, 2022, 10:19 a.m.

  6. Administration

    AdministratorShad Hail (360) 740-2622Shad.Hail@lewiscountywa.govOffice ManagerSusan Wickert (360) 740-2623Susan.Wickert@lewiscountywa.govFax (360) 748-2258Detention ManagerVanessa Conwell (360) 740-2669Vanessa.Conwell@lewiscountywa.govProbation ManagerRickie Anders (360) 740-2626Ricolena.Anders@lewiscountywa.gov


    Juvenile Court - Jan. 21, 2016, 12:47 p.m.

  7. Public Works Auction

    Public works will be auctioning off vehicles and equipment on December 17th, beginning at 8:00 AM Richie Bros Auction104 Avery Road W.Chehalis, WA 98532 You can download the auction exhibits here.


    Public Works - Jan. 4, 2016, 3:01 p.m.

  8. Chips for trails at McMurphy Park in Vader

    Vader Parks Spring EventEarth Day Chipping Day!Drop off branches and brush. Open to all Lewis County residents.McMurphy Park, Annonen Rd. Vader< WA


    News Room - March 31, 2023, 11:13 a.m.

  9. Completion of Valuation

    The County Assessor's may have the valuation on all property complete. Property may be added later (New Construction and Mobile Homes) after giving written notice to the taxpayer. (RCW 84.40.040)


    Assessor - March 10, 2011, 9:33 a.m.

  10. Public Notice Lewis County is seeking coverage under the Washington Department of Ecology's Construction Stormwater NPDES State Waste Discharge Permit for the North Fork Road Realignment Project

    Please see attached public notice.


    Commissioners - April 1, 2019, 3:18 p.m.