1. Real Estate Excise Tax

    Processing Deeds in Lewis County Instructions for Processing Deeds in Lewis CountyRecording Fee DistributionBelow is a link to the Washington State Bar Association website where you may obtain blank legal forms for property transfers:Blank Legal FormsDisclaimer: The Treasurer's office cannot advise you on which document to use or how to fill it out, please consult an attorney if you have questions regarding these forms. Real Estate Excise Tax Rules Instructions for REET Affidavit Real Estate Excise Tax Forms Note: Although acceptable in Lewis County, the following Excise tax forms may not be accepted in all counties. Please check with your …


    Treasurer - Jan. 25, 2011, 2:43 p.m.

  2. Budget Contacts

    Becky Butler - Budget Administrator - (360) 740-1198becky.butler@lewiscountywa.gov


    Budget - Sept. 24, 2015, 11:57 a.m.

  3. 2018 Budget

    Final Budget ResolutionBudget ReportsGeneral Fund RevenueGeneral Fund ExpendituresOther Funds RevenueOther Funds ExpendituresPresentation slides- Final Budget SummaryPreliminary Budget SummaryLewis County 2018 Preliminary Budget Reports 09-05-17:General Fund RevenueGeneral Fund ExpendituresSpecial Revenue Funds - RevenueSpecial Revenue Funds - ExpendituresDebt Service- RevenueDebt Service - ExpendituresCapital Funds- RevenueCapital Funds- ExpendituresEnterprise Funds - RevenueEnterprise Funds - ExpenseInternal Service Funds - RevenueInternal Service Funds - Expenditures


    Budget - Sept. 28, 2017, 1:02 p.m.

  4. Bring sensitive documents for shredding to Repair & Sustainability Fair

    Residents may bring up to 3 bags or boxes or sensitive documents they would like to have shredded. There is no charge for this service. The shredded paper will be recycled at a paper recycling facility. The event will be offered from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. as part of the spring Repair & Sustainability Fair at the SWFT Center at Centralia College, 807 W. Pear St.


    Solid Waste - Nov. 22, 2024, 12:01 p.m.

  5. Residents can shred sensitive documents

    Sensitive Document Shredding Event at the Community Recycle Event at the old Winlock Drop Box, 1105 Winlock-Vader Road, Winlock: The mobile shredding truck will be on site from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Residents may bring up to 3 bags or boxes or sensitive documents they would like to have shredded. There is no charge for this service. The shredded paper will be hauled to a paper recycling facility for processing.


    Solid Waste - June 9, 2025, 10:51 a.m.

  6. Last Chance to Sign Up for MRC Tool Bucket Library Trial Membership

    WSU Lewis Co. MRC Volunteers invite you to stop by the Floral Park Sustainability Project, 104 E. Floral St., Centralia, to learn more about, the MRC Tool Bucket Library and how to become a volunteer for the environment. Light refreshments will be served. Anyone, at least age 18, is eligible to sign up for a 3-month trial membership to the Tool Bucket Library.


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 11 a.m.

  7. Shred sensitive documents at Napavine Community Recycle Event

    The LeMay Mobile Shredding truck will be at the Community Recycle Event at the Lewis County Road Shop, 111 Pleasant Valley Road, Winlock, between Napavine and Winlock, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 25. Residents may bring up to 3 bags or boxes or sensitive documents they would like to have shredded. There is no charge for this service. The shredded paper will be hauled to a paper recycling facility for processing.


    Solid Waste - July 1, 2025, 10:59 a.m.

  8. Daily Building Inspections

    We can not guarantee next day inspections at this time. Inspections must be sent in by or before 6:30AM on the day the inspection is requested for. If an inspection is requested after this time, it will be moved to the next business day. Please ensure the job site is ready with the approved construction plans, permit, and any necessary documents on site. Thank you for your patience and understanding.Thursday, April 2, 2026 (click to view inspections)


    Community Development - Feb. 5, 2019, 9:45 a.m.

  9. Treasurer

    A property tax payment box is located on the North side of the historic courthouse at 351 NW North Street in Chehalis.Payments can be placed in the box 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Please do not deposit cash.Please note: Our office is closed daily from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM.ATTENTION: Online payment fees will be increasing as of January 1st, 2026.Please click here for more information: Pay Taxes OnlinePlease click here for 2026 Property Tax information. About Contact The Treasurer is the financial and banking office of government in Lewis County; providing revenue collection, accounting, fund distribution, banking and …


    Treasurer - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.

  10. Residents can have sensitive documents shredded today

    The LeMay Mobile Shredding truck will be at the Community Recycle Event at the old Meskill Drop Box, 3127 State Route 6, Chehalis, across from the River Road in the Doty-Dryad area 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Residents may bring up to 3 bags or boxes or sensitive documents they would like to have shredded. There is no charge for this service. The shredded paper will be hauled to a paper recycling facility for processing.


    Solid Waste - June 9, 2025, 11:18 a.m.