Lewis County, Washington Property Records

Lewis County, Washington, houses nine cities, with Centralia as the largest. In Lewis County, WA, property records reflect the ownership and value of properties for legal and taxation purposes.

Based on information extracted from Lewis County property records, the county has a median home value of $307,352 and a median rent cost of $914 against the median household earning of $61,127. The records also reveal that the county levies a median property tax of 0.71% of a property's assessed fair market value.

Property records in Lewis County, WA, are maintained by the  Auditor’s Office. This office maintains various property documents, such as deeds, mortgages, surveys, plats, land corner records, state and federal tax liens, and more.

These records are indexed by file number, book, page, recording date, grantor and grantee, party names, and excise number. Regarding accessibility, the office has provided the public with an online  Document Search since October 2010, with documents dating back to July 4, 1848. Public access stations are also available in the office at 351 NW. North St., Chehalis, WA. 

Generally, obtaining copies of Lewis County property documents incurs a $1 per page fee and an $8 per hour search fee when retrieval requires assistance. These documents can be received via mail or fax for immediate needs. For a more detailed breakdown of costs, contact the Auditor’s Office directly via (360) 748 9121.

In Lewis County, zoning information can be verified with the  Community Development Department. They administer development regulations, manage the building permit process, and maintain the Lewis County Comprehensive Plan. The public can contact them at (360) 740-1133 or visit their office at 025 NE Kresky Ave, Chehalis, WA.