1. 2021 Sales for 2022 Assessments for 2023 Tax Year

    The following page(s) list sales in Lewis County for the calendar year of 2021. Sales from 2021 were the primary market data used in setting values for Assessment Year 2022 for Taxes payable in 2023. The assessment/lien date for Assessment Year 2022 is 1/1/2022. This means your assessed value for assessment year 2022 should reflect 100% of the market value of your property as of 1/1/2022.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, The …


    Assessor - Nov. 15, 2022, 10:18 a.m.


  2. Procurement Resources

    Notice To VendorsAs of August 01, 2023, we have converted our solicitation management to OpenGov and our vendor roster management to MRSC Rosters. Our previous sites: cfb.lewiscountywa.gov & smallworks.lewiscountywa.gov now redirect here. From this page you will be able to access our OpenGov portal for solicitation purposes and MRSC Rosters to register as a vendor. Doing Business With Lewis County To be a vendor for Lewis County projects that get put out for bid, please click on the link below to register as a Lewis County vendor through OpenGov. Vendor registration, downloading of solicitation documents, and submittal of responses are …


    July 18, 2023, 10:28 a.m.


  3. Public Health & Social Services

    About Quick Links Contact & Hours Health is the foundation of a thriving community. We work with others to build a solid foundation that supports good health for all by making sure everyone has clean air and water, healthy food, and access to healthcare and safe neighborhoods.Mission: Lewis County Public Health & Social Services strives to encourage local, regional, state and national relationships and opportunities to protect, promote and improve the health of our community.Vision: A Safe, Healthy and Thriving Lewis County.These statements were developed and accepted as part of our ongoing strategic planning process. Through strategic planning, we hope …


    Public Health - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.


  4. County seeks applicants for Public Health & Social Services Advisory Board

    The Lewis County Board of Health (BOH) is accepting applications from Lewis County residents interested in serving on the Lewis County Public Health & Social Services (PHSS) Advisory Board. Applications are due by 3:00 pm on Friday, January 30.The thirteen-member volunteer board provides recommendations to the Board of Health on a variety of community health, environmental health, and social service issues. Three positions are currently open: one tribal member representative, one first responder representative, and one law enforcement representative.PHSS Advisory Board members are appointed by the BOH and serve three-year terms. Newly appointed terms will begin March 1, 2026. The …


    Public Health - Jan. 6, 2026, 12:59 p.m.


  5. Personal Property

    Personal Property Personal property's primary characteristic is its mobility. It includes machinery, equipment and furniture associated with commercial, industrial or agricultural enterprises. Business inventories are exempt from property tax.Everyone who uses personal property in a business must complete a personal property affidavit by April 30 each year per RCW 84.40.185, RCW 84.40.190, and WAC 458-12-060. The affidavit must list the taxable property by category, as well as its cost and acquisition date. The assessor uses the affidavit to value personal property for taxes due the following year. Personal property tax rates are the same as for real property.Can I file …


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


  6. About the Sheriff

    MESSAGE FROM THE SHERIFF: As your Sheriff, I am proud to serve the citizens of Lewis County. The Sheriff’s Office continues to seek out opportunities and ways to make Lewis County a great place to live, work, and send our kids to school. The Sheriff’s Office supports the Sheriffs' Mentoring Students Program, a way for our employees to interact within our local schools and to provide an example of a positive role model. We proactively seek out those individuals who wish to commit crime in Lewis County with the implementation of the Sheriff’s Enforcement Team. The Sheriff’s Office motto Public …


    Sheriff - Jan. 27, 2015, 8:49 a.m.


  7. SNAP-Ed

    The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Education (SNAP-Ed) is a federally funded grant program that supports evidence-based nutrition education and obesity prevention interventions and projects for persons eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through complementary direct education, multi-level interventions, and community and public health approaches to improve nutrition.SNAP-Ed is an evidence-based program that helps people lead healthier lives. SNAP-Ed teaches people using or eligible for SNAP about good nutrition and how to make their food dollars stretch further. SNAP-Ed participants also learn to be physically active.Please contact Lewis County's SNAP-Ed Program Coordinator, at 360-740-3327, with any questions about …


    Public Health - June 27, 2024, 10:58 a.m.


  8. Class Bs of Concern

    The Class Bs featured here are either already found in Lewis County or have been confirmed in neighboring counties and are likely to be introduced. Weeds are often spread unintentionally through the movement of materials, such as hay, dirt, gravel, and woodchips. They are also brought in by pets, animals, floods, ATVs and other vehicles, and watercraft. Finally, many are brought in intentionally as ornamentals by those who are unfamiliar with the noxiousness of that particular species. It is very important to recognize noxious weeds so that you can have a better understanding of your risk of transporting seeds or …


    Weed Control - March 5, 2015, 1:44 p.m.


  9. Frequently Asked Questions

    How do I apply for a job with Lewis County? The first step is to check the Job Board daily for all current open positions within Lewis County government. Read the job posting and job description thoroughly. If you are qualified for an open position, fill out and sign a Lewis County employment application. Return the application along with any other required documents before the closing date listed in the Job Posting. Where can I get a Lewis County employment application? You can click on “Job Board” on this website. All job openings will have an editable PDF application form. …


    Human Resources - April 25, 2016, 8:15 a.m.


  10. Guardian Ad Litem (GAL)

    LEWIS COUNTY VOLUNTEER GAL PROGRAMThe Lewis County Volunteer Guardian ad Litem Program (GAL) trains volunteers to be Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for children going through dependency court. These volunteers speak in court on the child’s behalf, representing the best interests of the child, and relaying the child’s wishes to the judge. The GALs' also make recommendations for services that will help the child and the family work towards possible reunification, or to find an alternate safe and permanent home for the child.With the hope of provided services for all youth in need, the Juvenile Court is always looking for …


    Juvenile Court - Nov. 20, 2015, 9:21 a.m.