1. How Levy Rates Are Calculated

    Basic information regarding how levy rates are calculated This is to help inform you on how your taxes are established.The process to calculate property tax is simply the total market value of the parcel multiplied by the TCA total tax rate divided by 1000. Example below:100,000 x 10.123456789123 / 1000 = $1,012.35VALUE (100,000)The Lewis County Assessor Office will revalue each parcel every 6 years as mandated by statute; unless there are improvements or modifications made to the property. These improvements or modifications can be classified as new construction, additions to the land, subdivisions, boundary line adjustments, or destroyed property. Should …


    Assessor - Feb. 19, 2010, 9:38 a.m.

  2. Court Records/Records Requests

    The Clerk's Office dockets, maintains and archives all documents filed in Lewis County Superior Court. This includes the following case types: * Case Type Public Access 1 Adult Criminal Open unless sealed by court 2 Civil Open unless sealed by court 3 Dissolution Open unless sealed by court 4 Probate/Guardianship Open unless sealed by court 5 Adoptions/Paternity Confidential 6 Mental Illness Confidential 7 Juvenile Dependencies Confidential 8 Juvenile Offender Open unless sealed by court Open files may be reviewed by the public at the Clerk's Office on the 2nd floor of the Law & Justice Center. Photocopies of documents are …


    Clerk - March 22, 2016, 8:05 a.m.

  3. Administrative Office of the Courts Launches New Webpage to Aid Litigants Without Lawyers

    The Administrative Office of the Courts' (AOC) Equity and Access Program has recently launched Self-Help Washington (SHW) to provide accessible resources to help people without lawyers to navigate Washington Courts. SHW is an ongoing work in progress with more resources and topics having already been added since launch.Current topics and resources include:The Americans with Disabilities ActAdult GuardianshipGetting Legal HelpCourt Preparation TipsFinding Court RecordsConnecting with Courthouse FacilitatorsEviction and Housing IssuesVideo ResourcesTribal CourtsUpcoming features with include translation to multiple languages, a legal glossary, a list of language access coordinators, a visual case process guide and more.


    Superior Court - Dec. 2, 2025, 3:06 p.m.

  4. Emergency Preparedness

    Communities throughout the Pacific Northwest are subject to many potential natural and man-made disasters. While we hope that such occurrences never happen, it has been shown time and time again that being prepared for disasters is wise and prudent.Ready.gov provides disaster planning guides for families, communities and businesses. Ready.gov is a good starting point for anyone interested in planning ahead for disasters. Here we have informational materials available from the Washington State Military Department/Emergency Management Division in PDF format available for downloading.For further information about natural or man-made disasters or disaster preparedness planning, please contact Lewis County Emergency Management, or …


    Emergency Management - Aug. 25, 2014, 11:25 a.m.

  5. Public Records Act - Exemptions from Disclosure

    The Public Records Act provides that a number of types of documents and/or parts of documents are exempt from public inspection and copying. The following is more information about Exemptions from Disclosure.Table of PRA ExemptionsList of public disclosure exemptions contained in the Revised Code of Washington. https://www.atg.wa.gov/sunshine-committee


    Public Records - April 30, 2018, 2:08 p.m.

  6. Volunteer! Pick Up Litter/Staff Tool Library/Promote Recycling & Composting

    WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter Volunteers The WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteers to help educate Lewis County residents and businesses about waste reduction, recycling, reuse and upcycling, compost and more! They are always looking for volunteers to organize, support and staff the MRC Tool Bucket Library, help with special recycling and composting events, develop the Floral Street Sustainability Project, and assist with classroom and community presentations. MRC Tool Bucket Library & Repair Fair Volunteers The WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter Volunteers operate the MRC Tool Bucket Library, just like a library for books, but it's a …


    Solid Waste - May 13, 2022, 9:32 a.m.

  7. 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.

  8. Public Records Requests

    Lewis County uses a web based public disclosure request client, GovQA. More information is available on the County Public Disclosure Request page.


    911 Communications - March 12, 2012, 9:44 a.m.

  9. Segregation Mapping

    The Lewis County Segregation/Mapping processes recorded deeds and other conveyance instruments for real property to verify recorded legal descriptions, create, segregate and combine tax parcels. The County Geographic Information System (GIS) database is updated and kept at a current status. The Department updates ownership on all real estate transfers. The method of acquiring title is determined, ownership and legal descriptions are verified, and land area computed when necessary. The department must have current knowledge of property tax rules, be familiar with the appraisal process and all assessment records, in addition to exemption related activities affecting real - personal property The …


    Assessor - March 5, 2012, 12:19 p.m.

  10. SEP25-0021 / WCF25-0002 Harmoni Towers, Verizon WCF construction

    Public Hearing Documents WCF25-0002 Hearing AgendaWCF25-0002 Notice of HearingWCF25-0002 Additional Instructions for Public HearingWCF25-0002 Site Plan for Hearing Posting NoticeWCF25-0002 Transmittal LetterWritten Testimony Submitted During HearingExhibit 120Exhibit 121Exhibit 122Exhibit 123Exhibit 124Exhibit 125Exhibit 126Exhibit 127Exhibit 128Exhibit 129 and 130Exhibit 131Exhibit 132Exhibit 133 Hearing Testimony Testimony Staff Report Documents WCF25-0002 Staff Report with ExhibitsWCF25-0002 Staff ReportWCF25-0002 Exhibit 1WCF25-0002 Exhibit 2WCF25-0002 Exhibit 3WCF25-0002 Exhibit 4WCF25-0002 Exhibit 5WCF25-0002 Exhibit 6WCF25-0002 Exhibit 7WCF25-0002 Exhibit 8WCF25-0002 Exhibit 9WCF25-0002 Exhibit 10WCF25-0002 Exhibit 11 Public Comments Submitted During SEPA and Notice of Application SEP25-0021/WCF25-0002 All Public Comments Administrative Documents WCF25-0002 Notice of ApplicationWCF25-0002 Complete LetterMSR25-0118 Conditional ApprovalWCF25-0002 Section …


    Community Development - Aug. 19, 2025, 2:07 p.m.