1. Lewis County receives funds from U.S. Dept. of the Interior

    On June 24, 2025, Lewis County received PILT funds from the U.S. Department of the Interior. Please click here for information regarding past and current year Payments in Lieu of Taxes.To view the press release from U.S. Department of the Interior, please click here.


    Treasurer - June 26, 2025, 9 a.m.

  2. Lewis County transfer stations are closed for Thanksgiving Day

    Happy Thanksgiving! Lewis County transfer stations in Centralia and Morton are closed today, Nov. 27, in observance of the Thanksgiving Day Holiday. They will resume regular hours on Friday, Nov. 28. The administration office at the Centralia site, however, will be closed until Monday, Dec. 1.


    Solid Waste - July 1, 2025, 11:07 a.m.

  3. Resources for Professional Engineers & Licensed Hydrogeologists

    LCC 8.55Group B GuidelinesGroup B WorkbookAppendicesSanitary Control Area Covenants GuideFormsChecklist for New or Expanding Group B Water SystemsConstruction Completion Report FormGroup B Guideline Financial Viability WorksheetGroup B Project Approval Application FormWater Facilities Inventory (WFI) FormWellhead Protection InventoryIron and Manganese Removal Facilities Form


    Environmental Health - April 25, 2018, 4:33 p.m.

  4. Medication Drop Box Program

    The Sheriff's Evidence Department manages collection of medication drop boxes. If you have outdated or medications that you no longer need, you may bring them to one of the following drop boxes:Chehalis, Law and Justice building (inside)Centralia, Police Department (outside)Morton, Police Department (inside)Mossyrock, City Hall (inside)Winlock, City Hall (inside)Toledo, City Hall (inside)


    Environmental Health - Sept. 23, 2019, 9:19 a.m.

  5. Notice of Closure

    Lewis County Community Development, Public Works, and Public Health & Social Services will be closed on Wednesday November 19, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM for All Staff Training for a New Permitting Software. NO Building Inspections or Site Visits will occur on November 19, 2025.We appreciate your patience during this transition. For more information, please see the Press Release.


    Community Development - Nov. 12, 2025, 11:10 a.m.

  6. Lewis County Public Health District

    The Coroner's Office works closely with the staff of the Public Health District to identify health issues affecting the public and working to reduce those effects through public education.This is also where copies of Death Certificates can be requested. We do not issue or release Death Certificates.The Health District can be contacted at 360-740-1222.


    Coroner - Jan. 31, 2014, 2:28 p.m.

  7. Connecting Neighbors for Earth Month Bonus Event: Chipping Event

    Chipping Event10 a.m.-3 p.m. Floral Park Sustainability Project, 104 E. Floral St., Centralia, WA 98531WSU Lewis Co. MRC Volunteers host a chipping event. Residents are invited to bring branches smaller than 8-inches in diameter for chipping. A contractor will chip the branches and volunteers will spread chips on Floral Park trails.


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 10:49 a.m.

  8. Food Program Permits and Forms

    Temporary Food Establishment ApplicationCourtesy Permit ApplicationPermit Exemption ApplicationFarmer's Market Coordinator ApplicationStandard Operating ProcedurePre-Opening Inspection request formHot Holding Temp LogCold Holding Temp LogExample Floor PlanDOH DocumentsMobile Food Operation GuidelinesFood Service ApplicationApplicant FAQPermanent establishment application packets are available on the 3rd floor of the Public Health building or by calling (360) 740-1222.


    Environmental Health - Feb. 1, 2018, 3:20 p.m.

  9. Transfer stations closed for Christmas Day!

    Lewis County transfer stations in Centralia and Morton are closed on Thursday, December 25 for the Christmas Day Holiday. Transfer stations will resume their regular hours on Friday, Dec. 26. Centralia is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. In-bound gates in Centralia close 15 minutes prior to facility closure.; Morton is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.


    Solid Waste - Sept. 2, 2025, 4:04 p.m.

  10. 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.Meeting Materials:Agenda - 11/10/2025Staff Report: Critical Areas Ordinance


    Community Development - Nov. 3, 2025, 3:10 p.m.