1. 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.

  2. Planning Commission

    The Lewis County Planning Commission is providing options for public access to the meeting in person, online and by phone. Planning Commission meetings take place at the Lewis County Community Development & Environmental Health Building at 125 NW Chehalis Ave, Chehalis. Alternatively, the public may participate via Zoom using the information in the Meeting Agenda.Agenda - 03/11/2025Meeting Notes - 03/11/2025Lewis County Comprehensive Plan Internal Review DraftLewis County Policy Matrix2025-03-07 Staff Report and Comp Plan QandA


    Community Development - Jan. 9, 2025, 3:04 p.m.

  3. Judges

    Judge J. Andrew Toynbee, Department 1 Education: University of San Diego School of Law (J.D. 1992); University of Washington (B.A. 1988); Bellarmine Preparatory School (1984)Legal/Judicial Experience: Superior Court Commissioner Pro Tem from April 2015 to January 2017; Chief Criminal Deputy - Thurston County Prosecutor’s Office from 2006 to January 2017, Chief Criminal Deputy - Lewis County Prosecutor's Office from 2002 to 2006; Deputy Prosecutor from 1994 to 2002. Judge, Lewis County Superior Court, Department 1 (2017 - Present) Judge Paul A. Strophy, Department 2 Judge, Dept 2 Paul A. Strophy Education: Capital High School, Olympia, WA (1992); University of Washington …


    Superior Court - June 14, 2011, 8:23 a.m.

  4. 2018 Sales for 2019 Assessments for 2020 Tax Year

    The following page(s) list sales in Lewis County for the calendar year of 2018. Sales from 2018 were the primary market data used in setting values for Assessment Year 2019 for Taxes payable in 2020. The assessment/lien date for Assessment Year 2019 is 1/1/2019. This means your assessed value for assessment year 2019 should reflect 100% of the market value of your property as of 1/1/2019.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 - June 21, 2019, 5:02 p.m.

  5. 2019 Sales for 2020 Assessments for 2021 Tax Year

    The following page(s) list sales in Lewis County for the calendar year of 2019. Sales from 2019 were the primary market data used in setting values for Assessment Year 2020 for Taxes payable in 2021. The assessment/lien date for Assessment Year 2020 is 1/1/2020. This means your assessed value for assessment year 2020 should reflect 100% of the market value of your property as of 1/1/2020.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 - Oct. 12, 2020, 11:17 a.m.

  6. 2020 Sales for 2021 Assessments for 2022 Tax Year

    The following page(s) list sales in Lewis County for the calendar year of 2020. Sales from 2020 were the primary market data used in setting values for Assessment Year 2021 for Taxes payable in 2022. The assessment/lien date for Assessment Year 2021 is 1/1/2021. This means your assessed value for assessment year 2021 should reflect 100% of the market value of your property as of 1/1/2021.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. 10, 2021, 11:11 a.m.

  7. 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.

  8. Paper

    Paper can be recycled:In your curbside recycling container at your house:Curbside recycling is available to all residents in Lewis County. Please do not tie up your paper items. Recycle paper loose in the container. Please call LeMay, the curbside recycling service provider at 360-736-4769, if you have questions about this program, or if you would like to subscribe to it.NewspapersMagazinesOffice paperSchool paperMailPaperback booksPaper bags and boxesPaper gift wrap that does not have foil on it.Corrugated cardboard boxes with shiny printing on themPlease place items in the container loose--do not bag or tie with a stringDrop off for free at the …


    Solid Waste - Dec. 2, 2024, 4:42 p.m.

  9. Office Hours

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMTuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMWednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMThursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMFriday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMThe Treasurer's office does not process property transfers after 4 PM. This is to ensure that we have enough time to thoroughly review and process real estate transactions and for documents to be recorded by the Auditor's office prior to closing. Please click here for more information on this policy.


    Treasurer - Oct. 21, 2015, 3:48 p.m.

  10. Known Toxic Sites

    Superfund Sites are described as "Thousands of contaminated sites exist nationally due to hazardous waste being dumped, left out in the open, or otherwise improperly managed. These sites include manufacturing facilities, processing plants, landfills and mining sites." EPA, What is a Superfund?For more information on this please see Environmental Protection AgencySearch for Superfund Sites in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. Various Articles Washington State Department of Ecology Site Clean-up Search PageState identifies more toxic sites needing cleanupWashington State Department of Ecology,Toxic Cleanups: Hazardous Sites List


    Environmental Health - Oct. 23, 2014, 2:01 p.m.