1. Recording Requirements

    This information is intended to give a general idea of the requirements for recording documents. It may vary depending on the document. Please call (360) 740-1165 for further information.Effective January 1, 1997, the first page of all documents presented for recording must include:A three inch margin at the top and a one-inch margin on the sides and bottomA return addressThe title of the instrument (i.e. : Deed of Trust)The reference number of documents assigned or released (if applicable)Name(s) of Grantor and GranteeAbbreviated legal description with Lot, Block, and Plat or Section, Township and RangeAssessor's tax parcel numberIf your document does …


    Auditor - June 30, 2011, 4:37 p.m.

  2. How Levy Rates Are Calculated

    Basic information regarding how levy rates are calculated This is to help inform you on how your taxes are established.The process to calculate property tax is simply the total market value of the parcel multiplied by the TCA total tax rate divided by 1000. Example below:100,000 x 10.123456789123 / 1000 = $1,012.35VALUE (100,000)The Lewis County Assessor Office will revalue each parcel every 6 years as mandated by statute; unless there are improvements or modifications made to the property. These improvements or modifications can be classified as new construction, additions to the land, subdivisions, boundary line adjustments, or destroyed property. Should …


    Assessor - Feb. 19, 2010, 9:38 a.m.

  3. 2022 Sales for 2023 Assessments for 2024 Tax Year

    The following page(s) list sales in Lewis County for the calendar year of 2022. Sales from 2022 were the primary market data used in setting values for Assessment Year 2023 for Taxes payable in 2024. The assessment/lien date for Assessment Year 2023 is 1/1/2023. This means your assessed value for this year should reflect 100% of the market value of your property as of 1/1/2023.The Lewis County Assessor's Office gives no warranties expressed or implied for the data contained herein, for its use, or for its interpretation.Citizens using this information should perform their own research to verify each transaction.A key …


    Assessor - Nov. 9, 2023, 4:38 p.m.

  4. 2023 Sales for 2024 Assessments for 2025 Tax Year

    The following page(s) list sales in Lewis County for the calendar year of 2023. Sales from 2023 were the primary market data used in setting values for Assessment Year 2024 for Taxes payable in 2024. The assessment/lien date for Assessment Year 2024 is 1/1/2024. This means your assessed value for this year should reflect 100% of the market value of your property as of 1/1/2024.The Lewis County Assessor's Office gives no warranties expressed or implied for the data contained herein, for its use, or for its interpretation.Citizens using this information should perform their own research to verify each transaction.A key …


    Assessor - Oct. 21, 2024, 3:07 p.m.

  5. Parks

    Parks & Recreation (lewiscountywa.gov) Updates For interest in individual or group volunteering at one of our parks or properties,please contact our Lewis County Parks & Recreation Office.By visiting our Parks & Recreation (lewiscountywa.gov) page or by calling (360) 740-1495. About the Parks Schaefer County Park14 acres-Located one mile north of Centralia (on Bucoda highway/State Route 507)- Picnicking, Skookumchuck River access, covered shelter, hiking, volleyball court, playground, fishing, horseshoe pits, group picnic area. Gates and restrooms open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Day use only. South County Regional Park43 acres-Located one-half mile south of Toledo off SR 505 (212 Ray …


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

  6. 2024 Sales for 2025 Assessments for the 2026 Tax Year

    The following page(s) list sales in Lewis County for the calendar year of 2023. Sales from 2023 were the primary market data used in setting values for Assessment Year 2024 for Taxes payable in 2024. The assessment/lien date for Assessment Year 2024 is 1/1/2024. This means your assessed value for this year should reflect 100% of the market value of your property as of 1/1/2024.The Lewis County Assessor's Office gives no warranties expressed or implied for the data contained herein, for its use, or for its interpretation.Citizens using this information should perform their own research to verify each transaction.A key …


    Assessor - Nov. 4, 2025, 8:15 a.m.

  7. Emergency Management

    Welcome to the Lewis County Department of Emergency Management website. This site has been provided in an effort to equip the citizens of Lewis County with information pertinent to community emergency preparedness. Lewis County Emergency Management provides Emergency Management services to the cities of Chehalis, Morton, Mossyrock, Napavine, Toledo, Vader, Winlock, Town of Pe Ell, and the unincorporated areas of Lewis County.It is our goal to provide you with information that can help you prepare for any type of emergency situation. If you have further questions please feel free to email or call our office. Flood Recovery Hub Click here …


    Emergency Management - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.

  8. Connecting Neighbors for Earth Month: Older Vehicle Maintenance

    If you want to become more of a Do-It-Yourselfer, meet resourceful people in your community, and help the environment at the same time, the WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter (MRC) Volunteers have organized “Connecting Neighbors,” a series of workshops, events, and open houses in honor of Earth Month in conjunction with the MRC Tool Bucket Library (TBL) and local partners.The workshops take place every Friday starting on April 3 and running through May 1 with a special event on Saturday, May 2, to round out the Earth Month celebration. Some workshop locations are in the neighboring Centralia Christian School …


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 10:42 a.m.

  9. Connecting Neighbors for Earth Month Bonus Workshop: Composting Basics

    If you want to become more of a Do-It-Yourselfer, meet resourceful people in your community, and help the environment at the same time, the WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter (MRC) Volunteers have organized “Connecting Neighbors,” a series of workshops, events, and open houses in honor of Earth Month in conjunction with the MRC Tool Bucket Library (TBL) and local partners.The workshops take place every Friday starting on April 3 and running through May 1 with a special event on Saturday, May 2, to round out the Earth Month celebration. Some workshop locations are in the neighboring Centralia Christian School …


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 10:47 a.m.

  10. Spring Repair & Sustainability Fair

    Repair & Sustainability Fair: The WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter (MRC) volunteers are teaming up with Centralia College, the Lewis County Solid Waste Utility and others in the community to offer the Repair & Sustainability Fair to the area residents. It will be located in the SWFT Centralia at Centralia College at 807 W. Pear Street.Volunteer fixers will be on site from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A "Composting Basics" Workshop is scheduled for 11 a.m. It will teach how to get started in composting organic material, including yard waste and kitchen waste. This process turned the organic waste …


    Solid Waste - Nov. 19, 2024, 4:32 p.m.