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. Visit the SWW Fair and play the Passport to Lewis County Public Services game!

    Saddle Up for the Southwest Washington Fair to play the Passport to Lewis County Public Service game! Here's how to play: Pick up a passport upon entry to the fair at the Guest Services Building (the information gazebo), answer questions at 12 Lewis County booths to get your passport stamped for daily prizes and grand prizes at the end of the fair! Visit the featured fair locations between 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. daily, answer the questions, and get your passport stamped. One completed passport per person, per day. Turn in completed daily passports at the Guest Services building (where …


    Solid Waste - Aug. 12, 2025, 9:57 a.m.

  3. CRIMES

    District Court handles misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor offenses under state statute and county codes. Video Appearance *AS OF FEBRUARY 1, 2024, LEWIS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT WILL NO LONGER ALLOW VIDEO APPEARANCES.*


    District Court - Jan. 23, 2014, 12:38 p.m.

  4. 25-178 Approve interlocal agreement between Lewis County Superior Court and City of Chehalis in support of case management as it pertains to the Mental Health Court Program.

    Please see the attached agreement.


    Commissioners - July 17, 2025, 12:25 p.m.

  5. Southwest Washington Fair

    In addition to the annual Southwest Washington Fair, the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds hosts events and offers service year around. Visit the official Southwest Washington Fair website for event dates and fair details: southwestwashingtonfair.net


    Sept. 24, 2025, 10:12 a.m.

  6. Giant Hogweed

    Heracleum mantegazzianum Giant Hogweed - A perennial, or sometimes biennial, plant capable of growing 15-20 feet tall. Stout dark reddish-purple splotched stems and leaf stalks.Leaves: Leaves can grow up to 5 feet wide, and they are deeply cut/lobed and sharply toothed edges.Flowers: Flowers bloom from June-August. Flower clusters can grow 2.5 feet wide and are umbrella shaped with many small white flowers.Habitat: Can grow in a variety of habitats, but primarily found along roadsides, rights-of-way, vacant lots, streams, and rivers.Weed Classification: AWhy is it a Noxious Weed?Due to the plant's height, it forms dense canopies that outcompete native species. Plants …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 10:57 a.m.

  7. 25-218 Approve an interlocal agreement between Lewis County and the City of Centralia for the construction of the Westside Connector Corridor Project Phase 1, Stage 1 - North Scheuber Road improvements between Mt. Vista Road and Galvin Road

    Please see the attached agreement.


    Commissioners - Aug. 12, 2025, 2:23 p.m.

  8. Appraisal Department

    State law requires assessors to value property at 100% of its true and fair market value in money, according to the highest and best use of the property. All real and personal property is subject to tax unless specifically exempted by law.Real PropertyPersonal Property


    Assessor - Jan. 7, 2015, 11:04 a.m.

  9. Organics/Yard Waste

    Transfer Station Yard Waste Drop Off Curbside Organics Pick-Up Program WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter Volunteers Classes/Workshops, Become a Master Recycler Composter, Floral Street Sustainability Park City of Chehalis Organics Permit Program Other Yard Waste Options


    Solid Waste - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:47 p.m.

  10. Recycling in Lewis County

    Recycling Information by Item Curbside Recycling Is Now Available County-Wide Community Recycle Events, Programs & Workshops Transfer Station Recycling: Free to Drop Off Transfer Station Recycling: Pay to Drop Off Community Glass Recycling Boxes Other Recycling Options


    Solid Waste - Sept. 11, 2015, 3:29 p.m.