1. Junk Vehicles

    . HULK VEHICLESIf you do not have the title to a vehicle that you wish to have removed from your property for scrap, one of our Code Compliance Officers can inspect and issue Hulk Vehicle Affidavits for vehicles within the boundaries of Lewis County which meet the definition of "Hulk vehicle" or "Junk vehicle", meaning a vehicle certified under RCW 46.55.230 as meeting at least three of the following requirements:(a) Is three years old or older;(b) Is extensively damaged, such damage including but not limited to any of the following: A broken window or windshield, or missing wheels, tires, motor, …


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

  2. Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) and Solid & Hazardous Waste Management Plan

    About SWAC The Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) serves in an advisory capacity in the development of programs and policies concerning solid waste handling and disposal and to review and comment upon proposed rules, policies, or ordinances prior to their adoption (RCW 70A.205.110). The SWAC also assists Lewis County Solid Waste Utility staff in the development of a five-year “Solid Waste Management Plan” to help guide how Lewis County manages garbage and recycling now, and into the future.SWAC members are citizens, members of public interest groups, professionals from the business and agricultural community, operators of solid waste collection …


    Solid Waste - Oct. 20, 2020, 4:45 p.m.

  3. Property Taxes

    Property taxes for all taxing districts are collected by the Lewis County Treasurer. The amount of the bill is based on the following Information:The property taxable value established by the Office of Lewis County Assessor.The taxable value may be the same as the assessed value unless a special use exemption is applied.The levy rate as adopted by the taxing district legislative authority under guidelines in the Revised Code of Washington.Request name and/or address changePay your taxes by ACH 2026 Property Tax Information 2026 Property Tax Statements are tentatively scheduled to be mailed out on February 13th, 2026. This date is …


    Treasurer - Feb. 13, 2015, 10:23 a.m.

  4. Tuberculosis Program

    The goal of the Tuberculosis Program is to stop the spread of tuberculosis. This is done through targeted testing, early diagnosis and treatment. What services are provided by the Health Department? We provide knowledgeable and compassionate case management to people diagnosed with tuberculosis that do not have insurance or a primary care provider.We conduct contact investigations to ensure that people who have been exposed to tuberculosis are offered appropriate screening.We provide consultation to health care providers in the community.Services are confidential.Cost is not a barrier for treatment.Interpreters are available upon request at no charge to the client. Where can I …


    Public Health - April 29, 2015, 9:43 a.m.

  5. Real Property

    Real property is land and any improvements (such as dwellings, septic, power, water, driveways, and outbuildings) attached to the land. Land for valuation purposes is bare land only. We do not value trees, landscaping or vegetation on the land. Improvements for assessment purposes is everything that is added to the land (it is not to indicate that you improved the property).The assessor values real property using one or more of three professional appraisal methods using guidelines from the Department of Revenue and International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO):Market or sales comparison method uses sales to provide estimates of value for …


    Assessor - March 28, 2018, 11:52 a.m.

  6. Contact Noxious Weed Control


    Weed Control - Jan. 28, 2019, 11:08 a.m.

  7. Language Access

    Click the following link to view the joint Language Assistance Plan for Lewis County Superior Court, Juvenile Court and District Court.Language Access Plan (LAP) - Revised October 2025To request an interpreter for a Superior Court case, contact Superior Court Administration at (360)740-1333 Ext. 2.To request an interpreter for a District Court case, contact District Court Administration at (360)740-1203.To request an interpreter for a Juvenile Court case, contact Juvenile Court Administration at (360)740-1178.(Please note - Interpreters for most in-courtroom hearings, other than ex parte, are scheduled automatically if administration is aware that an interpreter is needed.) Translated Forms:Español/Spanish한국어서류/KoreanPусский/RussianTiếng Việt/VietnameseTagalog/Filipino中文形式/ChineseSelf Help Resources:Superior …


    District Court - March 3, 2023, 3:33 p.m.

  8. Glass

    There are four drop-off locations to recycle glass bottles and jars in Lewis County. Here are the rules:Glass bottles and jars onlyGlass bottles and jars may be mixed by colors. They do not need to be separated.Please empty, clean, and dry containers--Labels are OKThrow away lidsNo window glass, automotive glass, ceramics, drinking glasses or mirrorsHere are the locations:Forest Grange3397 Jackson HighwayChehalis, WA 98532Pe Ell Utility Shop1101 N. First St.Pe Ell, WA 98572Lewis County CentralSolid Waste Transfer Station1411 S. Tower Ave.Centralia, WA 98531East Lewis CountyTransfer Station6745 U.S. Hwy 12Morton, WA 98356


    Solid Waste - Dec. 2, 2024, 4:42 p.m.

  9. Press Release - Mineral Controlled Substance Homicide

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    Sheriff - Nov. 7, 2025, 11:38 a.m.

  10. List of Certified Professionals

    Current list of county certified Septic Designers/Engineers. Any septic designer or Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensed in the State of Washington may design onsite sewage systems in Lewis County. This list contains the names of those professionals who have indicated they would like to be listed on the Lewis County web page. Interested in becoming a county certified Septic Designer, please find the application here.Current list of county certified Septic Installers. Interested in becoming a county certified Septic Installer, please find the application here.Current list of county certified Septic Pumpers. Interested in becoming a county certified Septic Pumper, please find the …


    Environmental Health - Jan. 31, 2020, 2:31 p.m.