1. An Explanation of the Property Tax System

    The link below is a great breakdown of how the property tax system works in Washington State.Op-Ed from the Spokesman Review


    Assessor - Dec. 4, 2025, 11:29 a.m.


  2. The proposed vacation of Lindley Road No. 407. The hearing will take place in the Commissioners' Hearing Room at or after 10 a.m. April 22, 2025.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - March 27, 2025, 3:34 p.m.


  3. Community Litter Cleanup Program

    Inmate Litter ProgramThe Lewis County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Utility, operates a litter pick-up program that uses inmate labor from the Lewis County Jail.To report an illegal dump on Lewis County Right of Way or to report a County road in need of litter pickup, please call 360-740-1123 or 360-740-1451. Please have the road name with approximate mile posts available or location of the dump site to report.To report an illegal dump or a Washington State highway in need of litter pickup, please call the Washington Department of Ecology at 360-407-6351. Lewis County is not authorized to clean …


    Solid Waste - Aug. 13, 2014, 12:41 p.m.


  4. Notice of hearings regarding the Lewis County budget and levies for 2026. The hearings will take place in the Commissioners' Hearing Room at or after 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 1, 2025.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Nov. 7, 2025, 9:26 a.m.


  5. Notice of Public Hearing for a Traffic Ordinance fixing the maximum speed at which vehicles may be operated over certain roads in Lewis County, Washington: defining offenses and providing penalties for the violation thereof.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - March 5, 2026, 1:39 p.m.


  6. Chehalis River Basin FCZD meeting - revised

    Please see the attached agenda ONLINE: Go to https://zoom.us/j/92770578873. The passcode is 085336.BY PHONE: Call 888-475-4499. The meeting ID is 927 7057 8873, and the passcode is 085336.


    Commissioners - Dec. 12, 2025, 3:51 p.m.


  7. Wheeled All-Terrain Vehicles (WATVs) on County Roads

    Wheeled All-Terrain Vehicles (WATVs) on County Roads The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved Ordinance 1286 on June 4, 2018 in accordance with Chapter 46.09 RCW allowing the operation of WATVs on certain unincorporated county roads with posted speed limits of 35 MPH or less. Ordinance 1286 became effective upon ratification by the BOCC. • Text of Ordinance 1286 & Chapter 10.40 of Lewis County Code • Map of County roads where you may legally operate a WATV, subject to all Washington State registration and licensing requirements, and equipment laws. • List of County roads designated for WATV …


    Public Works - June 6, 2018, 8:06 a.m.


  8. Concealed Pistol License and Fingerprinting application

    The Lewis County Sheriff's Office has partnered with Permituim for all CPL applications and Fingerprinting scheduling.Please click here for the Concealed Pistol License (CPL) application process. Both new applications and renewals.Please click here for non CPL related fingerprint scheduling.If you live within the city limits of Centralia, please click here for information on how to handle getting your CPL/fingerprints or call 360-330-7680.If you live within the city limits of Chehalis, please click here for information on how to handle getting your CPL/fingerprints or call 360-748-8605.If you live within the city limits of Napavine, please click here for information on how …


    Sheriff - May 11, 2023, 1:49 p.m.


  9. Survey

    Survey Results:A community wide survey ran from November 2, 2021, to December 10, 2021, as an opportunity for county residents to provide direct input to the local government decision-making process, specifically on spending priorities for the $15 million that has been allocated to Lewis County as a part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) distribution of funds to local county governments.Survey results presented from POLCO to Lewis County Staff on 3-9-2022: Lewis County ARPA Baseline Survey resultsSurvey result highlights presented to Board of County Commissioners on 1-19-2022: 1.19.2022 Polco Survey Results HighlightsFull resident results: Residents ResultsFull business results: Business …


    Nov. 1, 2021, 3:36 p.m.


  10. Sheriff

    Sheriff Robert R. Snaza "PUBLIC SAFETY THROUGH PROFESSIONAL SERVICE"Welcome to the Lewis County Sheriff's Office. Our vision at the LCSO is to be committed to excellence in being a trusted, respected, and professional public safety agency. Being a committed community partner, providing professional service to enhance the safety, security, and quality of life in Lewis County is our mission. The Lewis County Sheriff's Office is proud to announce our partnership with Public Safety Testing for our entry-level Deputy and Corrections Deputy employment application and testing needs. Lateral applicants are encouraged to apply directly with the agency by contacting our Background …


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