1. Tax Foreclosure Sale Information

    The 2026 Tax Foreclosure Sale will be held online on January 15, 2026 on GovEase.com.Minimum Bid SheetTerms of SaleNotice of Tax Judgment Sale


    Treasurer - Jan. 6, 2016, 1:05 p.m.

  2. Scope of the Treasurer's Office

    Treasurer's Mission StatementAdopted July 22, 2024To protect the management of public funds that have been entrusted to our care, to serve our taxpayers with respect and professionalism, while providing fiscally conservative investment and debt management guidance to Lewis County and its junior taxing districts. We strive to be a trusted source for the management of financial resources to better protect taxpayers and local government taxing districts.The County Treasurer holds a key position of public trust in the financial affairs of local government. Acting as the "bank" for the county, school districts, fire districts, water districts and other units of local …


    Treasurer - Dec. 29, 2014, 9:05 a.m.

  3. Animal Shelter

    Lewis County Animal Shelter Seeks Veterinary ServicesLewis County Public Health & Social Services (LCPHSS) is seeking a qualified veterinarian to provide clinical consultation and services for the Lewis County Animal Shelter (LCAS) located at 560 Centralia Alpha Road in Chehalis.Download the RFQ Here About Contact The Shelter's goal is to attract responsible pet owners who will provide adopted animals a permanent, loving home. 560 Centralia-Alpha Rd P.O. Box 367 Chehalis, WA, 98532 360-740-1290 The Lewis County Animal Shelter is open to the public from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Tuesday through Saturday. The Shelter houses stray, homeless, and unwanted animals. …


    Public Health - Dec. 7, 2015, 8:55 a.m.

  4. Fee Schedule

    Civil Title Service Provided Fee RCW Abstract of Judgment Filing $20.00 36.18.012(2) Abstract of Judgment Preparation $5.00$1.00 for each additional page 36.18.016(4) Anti-Harassment Petition Filing $53.00 36.18.020(2)(d)/10.14.040 Bail Bond Justification Filing $290.00 36.18.020(2)(a) Change of Name Filing $290.00 36.18.020(2)(a) Civil Case Filing Filing $290.00 36.18.020(2)(a) Committed Intimate Relationship (Meretricious Committed Intimate Relationship) Filing $310.00 36.18.020 Counter-claim, Cross-claim, 3rd Party claim - Exception - File in Existing Case File- In Unlawful Detainer Case- In Modification Case filed within original Domestic file- In original Domestic action- Includes Facilitator Surcharge $290.00$197.00$85.00$310.00 36.18.02036.18.020(2)(a)36.18.012(5)36.18.016(2)(a) Deeds of Trust, Surplus Funds Filing $290.00 61.24.080(3)36.18.020(2)(a) Election–Affidavit of Elector …


    Clerk - Oct. 8, 2015, 2:47 p.m.

  5. 2018 Amendment of Local Rules, eff 9/1/18

    Amendments of Lewis County Superior Court Local Rules , Local Mandatory Arbitration Rule 1.1 (LMAR 1.1), Local Mandatory Arbitration Rule 2.1 (LMAR 2.1) and Local Civil Rule 2 (LCR 2) Motions for Revisions of Commissioner Rulings will be effective September 1, 2018. LOCAL MANDATORY ARBITRATION RULES OF THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR LEWIS COUNTY, STATE OF WASHINGTON SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF RULES LMAR 1.1 APPLICATION OF RULES - PURPOSE AND DEFINITIONS (a) Purpose. The purpose of mandatory arbitration of civil actions under RCW 7.06 as implemented by the Mandatory Arbitration rules is to provide a simplified and economical procedure for obtaining …


    Superior Court - July 3, 2018, 4:22 p.m.

  6. Chehalis River Basin FCZD Special Meeting

    Please see the attached special meeting notice/agendaONLINE: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81600619232?pwd=Sg7o4ei9hfByD6QmP3cDRUBUssPZ5H.1BY PHONE: • 888 475 4499 US Toll-freeMeeting ID: 816 0061 9232Passcode: 639307


    Commissioners - Aug. 30, 2024, 4:12 p.m.

  7. Lewis County outreach project will help customers identify recyclable items

    Cart tag being placed on a recycling bin in a curbside recycling project set to begin in Lewis County Apr. 17. CHEHALIS – Determining what to place in your curbside recycling container and what goes in the garbage will soon become easier for you, thanks to a grant from the Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE).Beginning Monday, Apr. 17, a cart-tagging project will educate recycling customers in an effort to reduce the amount of garbage that goes into curbside recycling bins.The educational tags placed on all 20,000 recycling carts in Lewis County will list the materials customers should include in …


    News Room - April 13, 2023, 4:10 p.m.

  8. Upcoming Sheriff's Sales

    CLICK ON UNDERLINED LINKS FOR DETAILS OF EACH SALEIMPORTANT NOTE: Properties auctioned in a Sheriff's Sale DO NOT include a title search. Potential buyers are responsible to check for past due taxes, liens, water/sewer connections (municipalities), or other liens/fees in any auction. The Sheriff's Office cannot provide legal advice. The Sheriff makes no claims as to condition of the subject property. January 2026 January 9, 2026 - Postponement Notice 1009 SE 1st St, Winlock, WA, Order of Sale 25-2-00181-21 December 2025 December 12, 2025 - 1009 SE 1st St., Winlock. Order of Sale 25-2-00181-21. POSTPONED UNTIL JANUARY 9, 2025


    Sheriff - Feb. 25, 2019, 9:24 a.m.

  9. 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.

  10. Screening for a Public Defender

    Defendants may opt to complete the screening process via phone. They can call 360-736-9301 to initiate the screening process remotely.Defendants also have the option to complete the screening form online, the form is attached below. Once completed it can be emailed to public.defense@lewiscountywa.gov or mailed to Public Defense Services 351 NW N Street, Chehalis, WA 98532.Indigency Screening FormFormulario de evaluación de indigencia2025 Poverty Guidelines Screening Instructions Indigency Guidelines Indigency Screening Instructions1. Please download (fillable PDF) or print the screening form.2. Complete top section with contact information, charge, and case number.3. If you are on any type of state assistance, please …


    Public Defense - April 15, 2025, 1:52 p.m.