1. Community Development

    Flood InformationReport structural flood damage to the Lewis County Permit Center at 360-740-1146. See the links below for more resources during and after a flood. Monitor the SituationPlay it Safe During a FloodPlay it Safe After a FloodRepairing and Rebuilding After a Flood As of December 1st, New online permitting software is live!SmartGov allows the public to submit permit applications and monitor their status through an online portal. This is a big transition for staff and the public - please be kind as we work together to improve the permitting experience for everyone. For more information see the press release. …


    Community Development - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.

  2. State Extends Timeline for Retail Food Code Revision Input

    Due to the impacts of COVID-19, the Washington State Board of Health (BOH) has extended the deadline for additional public input into changes to the state’s Retail Food Code (WAC 246-215). Public comment will now be accepted until September 29, 2020.BOH is required by law to update the Retail Food Code periodically to ensure it addresses current foodborne illness risks and best methods of prevention. These are the rules that apply to all food-permitted establishments in Washington State, including restaurants, delis, schools, and even food vendors at fairs and festivals.Information about this process, proposed changes, and how you can provide …


    Environmental Health - Aug. 27, 2020, 4:53 p.m.

  3. Hearing: Transfer from Open Space Farm and Agriculture Conservation Land to Open Space Farm & Agriculture

    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Department of Revenue proposes to grant to the County Assessor the authority to approve transfer applications from OOpen Space Farm and Agriculture Conservation Land to Open Space Farm & Agriculture for certain lands in Lewis County. 1 parcel will be considered for transfer to the special classification on this day. NOTICE is also given that a public hearing on these proposed classifications of lands will be held in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room located in the Courthouse on Main Street, Chehalis, Washington on Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at which time and place …


    Assessor - Feb. 22, 2012, 4 p.m.

  4. Hearing: Transfer Open Space Farm and Agriculture Land to Designated Forest Land

    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Department of Revenue proposes to grant to the County Assessor the authority to approve transfer applications from Open Space Farm and Agriculture Land to Designated Forest Land for certain lands in Lewis County. 1 parcel will be considered for transfer to the special classification on this day. NOTICE is also given that a public hearing on these proposed classifications of lands will be held in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room located in the Courthouse on Main Street, Chehalis, Washington on Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at which time and place any person may …


    Assessor - Feb. 22, 2012, 3:44 p.m.

  5. Hearing: Transfers from Open Space Timber Land to Open Space Farm & Agriculture

    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Department of Revenue proposes to grant to the County Assessor the authority to approve transfer applications from Open Space Timber Land to Open Space Farm and Agriculture for certain lands in Lewis County. 2 parcels will be considered for transfer to the special classification on this day. NOTICE is also given that a public hearing on these proposed classifications of lands will be held in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room located in the Courthouse on Main Street, Chehalis, Washington on Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at which time and place any person may …


    Assessor - Feb. 22, 2012, 3:42 p.m.

  6. Hearing: Transfer from Open Space Farm and Agriculture Conservation Land to Open Space Farm & Agriculture

    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Department of Revenue proposes to grant to the County Assessor the authority to approve transfer applications from Open Space Farm and Agriculture Conservation Land to Open Space Farm & Agriculture for certain lands in Lewis County. 1 parcel will be considered for transfer to the special classification on this day. NOTICE is also given that a public hearing on these proposed classifications of lands will be held in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room located in the Courthouse on Main Street, Chehalis, Washington on Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at which time and place …


    Assessor - Feb. 22, 2012, 3:45 p.m.

  7. Notice of public hearing to consider Ordinance 1346 to adopt the 2045 Population and Housing Allocations. The hearing will take place at or after 10 a.m. June 13, 2023.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - May 24, 2023, 10:15 a.m.

  8. Notice of Hearing to consider Ordinance 1330, an ordinance to repeal and replace Chapter 17.12, Public Participation Program, and amend Chapter 17.05 General Provisions, of the Lewis County Code

    Please see the attached


    Commissioners - Oct. 6, 2021, 4:09 p.m.

  9. WEED BOARD MEETING

    Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board monthly meeting in the basement of the historic Chehalis courthouse at 351 NW North Street.. This meeting is open to the public.


    Weed Control - Sept. 26, 2019, 1:34 p.m.

  10. Notice of Public Hearing to Consider Ordinance 1274, Amendments to Lewis County Code Chapter 17.30 - Resource Lands to allow rural Governmental Services as a primary use within the Resource Land Zones

    Please see attached.


    Commissioners - Feb. 15, 2017, 12:44 p.m.