1. 2017 Sales for 2018 Assessments for 2019 Tax Year

    The following page(s) list sales in Lewis County for the calendar year of 2017. Sales from 2017 were the primary market data used in setting values for Assessment Year 2018 for Taxes payable in 2019. The assessment/lien date for Assessment Year 2018 is 1/1/2018. This means your assessed value for assessment year 2018 should reflect 100% of the market value of your property as of 1/1/2018. 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 - Sept. 21, 2018, 3:35 p.m.

  2. 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.

  3. Lewis County Disposal District cancels regular meeting

    The Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District No. 1 Commissioners have canceled their regularly scheduled July meeting, and rescheduled it to July 21 at 10:30 a.m. in the hearing room of the Lewis County Commissioners, second floor of the historic Lewis County Courthouse, 351 N.W. North St., Chehalis, WA 98532.Pursuant to RCW 36.58.100 et seq., the Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District (LCSWDD) No. 1, a quasi-municipal corporation, was established by Ordinance 1124 (now LCC 8.15.150) in 1992, after Lewis County and all incorporated cities signed an interlocal agreement to form it. In addition to forming the district, the agreement …


    Solid Waste - May 8, 2025, 1:03 p.m.

  4. Visitation Hours

    NOTICE TO VISITORSVisitation is on a first come, first sere basis, for 30 minutes, if visitation is full you may be asked to wait or to leave and come back at a later time.Visitation hours are as follows:Legal Last Name A-LMonday- 6:30 PM-9:00 PMThursday-6:30 PM- 9:00 PMSaturday-9:00 AM-11:30 AM or 6:30 PM-9:00 PMHolidays- 9:00 AM-11:30 AMLegal Last Name M-ZTuesday- 6:30P PM-9:00 PMFriday-6:30 PM-9:00 PMSunday-9:00 AM-11:30 AM or 6:30 PM-9:00 PMHolidays- 9:00 AM-11:30 AMYouth are allowed one 30-minute visitation session per designated day. Parents or Guardians only. Photo ID is required for visitation.Youth being brought in by Law Enforcement are allowed …


    Juvenile Court - Dec. 13, 2010, 8:21 a.m.

  5. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

    The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) will meet beginning at 8 a.m. The first 30 minutes of the meeting will be an overview of the presentation process as well as a review of committee expectations.The applicants for 2026 funding will give their presentations beginning at 8:30 a.m.Applicants will be allowed time for a 5-minute presentation, followed by a 9-minute question-and-answer period. Applicants with multiple requests will be given additional time for their presentations.Please click here for the presentation schedule.


    Commissioners - Oct. 14, 2025, 1:49 p.m.

  6. Preparing an Appeal

    Comparable sales You may obtain comparable sales information from records at the Assessor's Office, from realtors, or title companies. Select sales that are "arm's length transactions" of properties which sold closest to the assessment or appraisal date of your property. The best sales comparisons are sales of your property or sales of similar properties located in your area or neighborhood.For each comparable sale you use, be sure to include the parcel or account number, the address of the property, the date of sale, and the sale price. Also include comparable characteristics of the property. Comparable characteristics to consider are: Land, …


    Commissioners - July 16, 2014, 12:57 p.m.

  7. Lewis County Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Commission (LCORT)

    The Lewis County Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Group's - purpose is to identify current challenges and future opportunities associated with recreation and tourism in Lewis County and to position communities to minimize impacts and maximize benefits.The Lewis County Outdoor Recreation and Tourism group brings representatives from local government, public entities and private industry together to address growing concerns with the impact of outdoor recreation and tourism. Many Lewis County communities are not taking full advantage of the existing opportunities and lack the infrastructure to support both current and future activity. By consulting the appropriate stakeholders and similar organizations already in …


    Commissioners - June 9, 2021, 10:59 a.m.

  8. Transcript Requests - List Updated 3/2026

    Lewis County Superior Court utilizes audio/video recordings and Official Court Reporters. If a court reporter is present in the courtroom, there is no audio/video recording and a request for transcript must be made to court reporter. A court transcript is a written verbatim record of what is said in a court hearing that is transcribed by either the Official Court Reporter or a court approved transcriptionist.If you would like a CD copy of a video recorded proceeding, you will need to contact the County Clerk to request a CD. Clerk's CD Request formOfficial Court Reporters prepare official transcripts for Court …


    Superior Court - Jan. 25, 2022, 11:17 a.m.

  9. 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.

  10. Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District No. 1 meets today (3/24)

    Pursuant to RCW 36.58.100 et seq., the Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District (LCSWDD) No. 1, a quasi-municipal corporation, was established by Ordinance 1124 (now LCC 8.15.150) in 1992, after Lewis County and all incorporated cities signed an interlocal agreement to form it. In addition to forming the district, the agreement established flow control, directing all solid waste generated in Lewis County to be disposed of at LCSWDD sites. Representatives from the cities and the County serve as the Executive Advisory Committee to the Disposal District Commissioners, who by statute are the Lewis County Commissioners. The Lewis County Public Works …


    Solid Waste - Dec. 27, 2024, 12:30 p.m.