1. Open Space Act

    RCW 84.34Land owners who wish current use assessment for property tax purposes on lands eligible for classification under the Open Space program, must submit an application to the Lewis County Assessor's Office by December 31st. Applications taken in the calendar year prior to December 31st are inspected in the next year and either approved or denied. If the application is approved, it is taxed in the subsequent year. It takes two years after application for it to affect your taxes.Provided that acreage is being used as originally intended, valuation of land for tax purposes under the Open Space Act is …


    Assessor - Dec. 11, 2015, 9:57 a.m.

  2. Approve a call for bids for one (1) vac truck for the Public Works Road Maintenance division. Bids are due to the Clerk of the Board by 11 a.m. Nov. 26, 2019.

    Please see attached.


    Commissioners - Nov. 8, 2019, 5 p.m.

  3. Call for bids for three (3) truck-mounted hopper (sander) spreaders for the Public Works Road Maintenance division. Bids are due to the Clerk of the Board by 11 a.m. Nov. 26, 2019.

    Please see attached.


    Commissioners - Nov. 8, 2019, 4:59 p.m.

  4. 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.

  5. Ongoing Projects

    Eradication: Class A Noxious Weeds Class A noxious weeds are Lewis County Noxious Weed Control's highest priority for early detection and rapid eradication. Generally, these noxious weeds are either entirely absent in Washington State or are only present in a very limited distribution. As such, and as required by law, the management goal for these weed species is total eradication in all plant parts. Garlic mustard, Giant hogweed, False brome and Milk thistle are all examples of Class A noxious weeds that have become more common in the state in recent years and could conceivably arrive in Lewis County from …


    Weed Control - March 20, 2015, 1:11 p.m.

  6. Issue a request for proposals (RFP) for upgrades to the Juvenile Courtroom Technology and Audio/Video Design and Installation. Proposals are due to the Clerk of the Board by 4 p.m. Feb. 21, 2023.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Feb. 8, 2023, 11:48 a.m.

  7. 2012 Budget

    2012 Budget for Lewis County, Washington PDF file Budget Summary & MessageCounty Government Organizational Chart/Guide to LC Government Budget PurposeCalendar Financial Structure Fund Structure/Funds by Type Accomplishments & Strategic Plan Goals Budget & Property Tax Resolutions Financial Forecast Current Expense All Funds Revenues & Expenditures by Elected Office & DepartmentAssessorAuditorBudget/FiscalCapital Facilities Central Services Chehalis/Centralia Airport Clerk CommissionersCommunity Development CoronerDistrict Court Human ResourcesProsecutorPublic Health Public Works Risk ManagementSheriff Superior Court TreasurerWeed Control WSU Extension Capital Budget Roads Land AcquisitionVader Water System Improvements Capital Facilities Packwood & South County Airport AppendicesAppendix A - Welcome to Lewis County/What's Happening in LC/Elected Officials/Statistics Appendix …


    Budget - April 3, 2012, 9:44 a.m.

  8. Re-issue Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Engineering and Design Services for the Fairgrounds Park Waterline Repair and Rehabilitation Project. Proposals are due to the Clerk of the Board by 3 p.m. May 10

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - April 12, 2023, 11:45 a.m.

  9. Notice of Hearing for 2022-2027 Transportation Improvement Program

    Notice of Hearing for the proposed Comprehensive Road and Bridge Construction Program for the six calendar years 2022 through 2027, known as the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the Annual Construction Program (ACP) for 2022, on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, on or after 10:00 a.m. at the Lewis County Courthouse, County Commissioners Hearing Room, 351 NW North Street, Chehalis, Washington, at which time and place any person may appear to be heard, either for or against the adoption of the proposed plan.Proposed 2022-2027 TIP2022-2027 Proposed TIP Presentation2022-2027 Proposed TIP Map District 12022-2027 Proposed TIP Map District 22022-2027 Proposed …


    Public Works - Nov. 10, 2021, 11:57 a.m.

  10. Weed Identification

    Successful weed management starts with proper identification What is it? Is it noxious? Is it native? Is it poisonous? Is it even a weed?Weeds can fall under many different categories, and sometimes the same weed can be many of these at once! The first step in successful weed management is accurate identification and understanding of its life cycle. We are available to identify weeds both in the office and on site. There are also numerous resources online to help identify the weed in question, along with descriptions of feasible control options and methods, here are a few of our favorites:Washington …


    Weed Control - Sept. 27, 2019, 12:57 p.m.