Lewis County Property Assessor 2026: Search & Tax Records

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Lewis County Washington Property Records Guide

Search Lewis County WA Parcels, Assessed Values, Taxes, Maps and Recorded Property Documents

The official Lewis County property system is unusually useful because the public PATS parcel record connects assessment information with tax history. You can search by owner name, street address, parcel number or account number, then review assessed values, sales, Tax Code Area, charges, payments, building/land information and the parcel map.

For 2026, the first-half property-tax deadline has already passed, the regular Board of Equalization filing date for values affecting taxes payable in 2027 was July 1 unless a value-change notice provides a later date, and the second-half 2026 tax deadline is November 2 because October 31 falls on a Saturday.

Name, street, parcel or account search
Assessment + tax history in one parcel record
2027-payable appeal deadline normally July 1
2nd-half 2026 taxes due November 2
Search Lewis County Parcels Pay Property Taxes Open Lewis County GIS Search Recorded Documents
Lewis County Assessor Ross Nielson
Assessor phone 360-740-1392
Lewis County Treasurer Arny Davis
Treasurer phone 360-740-1115
2nd-half due Nov. 2, 2026
Online e-check $1.50 fee
August 11, 2026 property status

What Lewis County Property Owners Need to Watch Right Now

The next broad countywide payment deadline is November 2, 2026. First-half real-property taxes were due April 30. Because October 31, 2026 falls on a Saturday, Lewis County moved the second-half due date to Monday, November 2.
2026 tax statement Lewis County published a tentative February 13 mailing date for 2026 statements.
First half Due April 30, 2026.
Second half Due November 2, 2026.
Small tax accounts Parcels with tax and assessment totaling $50 or less had to be paid in full by April 30.
Assessment appeals July 1 was the standard filing deadline for taxes payable in 2027 unless the value-change notice states a later date.
2026 foreclosure sale Lewis County states that the 2026 tax foreclosure sale has concluded.
Missed July 1? The Board of Equalization says late petitions are not accepted without an applicable good-cause waiver or request to reconvene. Also check your value-change notice because the normal rule is July 1 or 30 days after the notice was mailed, whichever is later.
Use the office that controls the issue

Assessor, Treasurer, Board of Equalization or Auditor?

Assessor

  • Assessed value
  • Property characteristics
  • Owner/taxpayer record
  • Senior/disabled exemption
  • Current use
  • Designated forest land

Treasurer

  • Current tax balance
  • Payments
  • Delinquency
  • Interest & penalty
  • Foreclosure
  • E-statements

Board of Equalization

  • Formal value appeals
  • Real property petitions
  • Personal property petitions
  • Exemption appeals
  • Good-cause requests

Auditor / Recorder

  • Deeds
  • Mortgages
  • Liens
  • Plats
  • Recorded surveys
  • Document images
Fast routing rule: wrong value or property data = Assessor. Tax balance or payment = Treasurer. Formal appeal = Board of Equalization. Deed, lien or recorded document = Auditor.
Lewis County, Washington uses an elected Assessor. That differs from Florida counties that use the title Property Appraiser; see the Volusia County Property Appraiser guide for an example of the Florida structure.

Choose the Lewis County Property Task You Need

Find a parcel Search name, street address, parcel number or account number.
Check assessed value Compare current value with older tax years and sales history.
Understand the tax bill Decode TCA, levy rates, principal charges and special assessments.
Pay 2026 taxes Check current balance, payment history and November 2 deadline.
Review GIS Compare tax parcel, zoning, flood, critical-area and district layers.
Find deed or lien Move from the assessor parcel to the Auditor’s recorded-document index.

Jump to a Lewis County Property Task

One parcel page, several research tools

What You Can Find Inside a Lewis County PATS Record

General Information Parcel number, address, use code, Tax Code Area, current-use status, acreage, owner, taxpayer and partial legal description.
Property Values Multi-year assessed-value history lets you spot changes instead of relying on one tax year.
Sales History Recorded sale dates and amounts when available for the parcel.
Charge History Property-tax principal, levy details and special assessment charges by year.
Payment History Payment dates, receipt numbers, principal, interest, penalties and other paid charges.
Building / Land Available land, acreage and improvement data used in the parcel record.
Parcel Map Direct map access for the selected property.
Levy Details Individual taxing-district rates and amounts associated with the parcel’s Tax Code Area.

Lewis County Parcel Record Field Decoder

Field What it means What to verify
Parcel Number Primary parcel identifier used by Lewis County. Copy it exactly when moving between parcel, map and recorded-document systems.
Account # Taxpayer/account reference associated with the parcel record. Useful as another PATS search method.
Address Site or property address shown in tax records. Do not confuse it with the owner’s mailing address.
Use Code County classification describing the property’s assessed use. Incorrect classification or improvements should be discussed with the Assessor.
TCA Tax Code Area. Determines the combination of taxing districts and levy rates applied to that parcel.
Current Use Shows whether qualifying land is receiving current-use taxation treatment. Current-use classification can materially change taxable land value.
Total Acres County parcel acreage. For legal acreage/boundary disputes, consult recorded documents or survey evidence.
Assessed Value Tax-year assessed value used in the property-tax system. Compare with prior years and the applicable value-change notice.
Owner / Taxpayer Names used in county assessment/tax administration. Use the Auditor’s deed records for recorded legal ownership documents.
Partial Legal Description Abbreviated legal description. Do not substitute it for the complete recorded legal description when preparing legal documents.
Washington levy-rate math

How Lewis County Assessed Value Becomes a Property Tax Bill

Assessed Value Lewis County Assessor establishes taxable value under Washington property-tax rules.
Exemption / Current Use Qualifying relief or special-use classification can change taxable value.
Tax Code Area The parcel’s location determines which taxing districts apply.
Total Levy Rate Applicable district rates combine into the TCA rate per $1,000.
Tax Statement Treasurer bills and collects the resulting tax and applicable assessments.
County formula: Lewis County explains the basic calculation as taxable property value × total TCA rate ÷ 1,000. Example: $100,000 × 10.123456789123 ÷ 1,000 = $1,012.35.
Do not use one “Lewis County tax rate” for every property. The rate changes with the Tax Code Area because school, fire, city, road, hospital, library, cemetery and other district combinations vary by location.
Tax Code Area is the key to levy differences

Why Two Lewis County Homes Can Have Different Tax Rates

Lewis County describes 169 Tax Code Areas representing combinations of local taxing districts and levies. A parcel’s TCA determines which governments and districts receive property-tax revenue from that property.

Depending on location, the bill can include state school levies, county regular levy, roads, a city, a school district, fire or EMS, library, port, hospital, cemetery and other special-purpose districts.

That is why comparing only total assessed value with a friend’s property can be misleading.

Find the TCA in PATS. It appears in General Information.
Open the parcel’s Levy Details. Review each individual district rate and tax amount.
Check the official 2026 levy information. Use Lewis County Property Tax Levy Information.
Compare year-to-year rates and value. A tax increase can come from value, levy changes, voter-approved measures, special assessments or a combination.
2026 regular deadline has passed for many owners

Lewis County 2026 Property Assessment Appeals

For taxes payable in 2027, Lewis County lists July 1, 2026 as the regular Board of Equalization filing deadline unless otherwise stated on the property’s value-change notice.
Review Value Notice Compare old value, new value and the exact filing deadline printed on the notice.
Talk to Assessor Ask the Assessor to review factual information and valuation evidence.
File Petition A separate petition is required for each tax parcel.
BOE Hearing Present evidence showing why the Assessor’s value is incorrect.
Further Appeal A dissatisfied taxpayer may pursue appeal to the Washington State Board of Tax Appeals.
No filing charge Lewis County states there is no charge to file a Board of Equalization appeal.
No attorney required The county describes the appeal process as informal.
Value-change notice required The Board says a copy of the value-change notice must accompany the petition.
A phone call is not an appeal. Lewis County says a letter or telephone call cannot substitute for the required Board of Equalization petition.
Evidence standard: the taxpayer must provide clear, cogent and convincing evidence that the Assessor’s value is incorrect. Useful evidence can include comparable sales, a recent appraisal or property-condition information the Assessor did not know.
Search the parcel and save the assessment history. Record the parcel number, current value, prior value and sales history.
Read the value-change notice. Use the deadline printed there if it is later than July 1.
Contact the Assessor at 360-740-1392. Some disagreements can be resolved without a formal hearing.
Prepare specific valuation evidence. “My taxes are too high” is not the same as evidence that assessed market value is incorrect.
File a separate petition for each parcel. Attach the value-change notice and required supporting information.
If the regular deadline has passed, check late-filing procedures. The Board provides a Late Filing Exception Request and Request for Reconvening, but eligibility depends on the circumstances.
Open Lewis County Board of Equalization Review current filing instructions, appeal forms, checklist, good-cause process and contact information.
Property tax relief programs

Lewis County Senior, Disability and Other Property Tax Exemptions

Senior Citizen Qualifying homeowners generally must own and occupy the residence and meet the applicable age and income requirements.
Disabled Person A person unable to work because of disability can qualify when ownership, occupancy and income rules are met.
Disabled Veteran Lewis County lists qualifying veterans with at least an 80% service-connected evaluation or compensation at the 100% service-connected rate.
Home Improvement Qualifying improvements to a detached single-family dwelling can receive temporary exemption treatment for three assessment years, subject to statutory limits and advance filing.
Historic Property Qualifying rehabilitation of eligible historic property can receive special valuation treatment.
Water Quality Certain improvements for fish/wildlife habitat and water-quality protection can qualify when made under an approved conservation plan.
Senior/disabled exemption is not a loan. Lewis County states that once the exemption is granted, the exempted tax does not need to be repaid. That is different from a tax deferral, which creates a lien that must eventually be repaid.
Open Senior / Disabled Persons Exemption Check eligibility, forms, documentation and the current county application process.
Important August 2026 Washington update

New Lewis County Senior & Disability Income Thresholds for 2027–2029

Some Lewis County pages still display a $48,000 income figure tied to older tax-year guidance. Washington’s Department of Revenue has now published updated thresholds for tax years 2027 through 2029 after 2026 legislation changed the relief programs.

$50,000 Income Threshold 1 for Lewis County for tax years 2027–2029.
$59,000 Income Threshold 2 for Lewis County for tax years 2027–2029.
$67,000 Income Threshold 3 — the upper exemption-program threshold published for Lewis County for 2027–2029.
$74,601 Published Lewis County senior/disabled property-tax deferral income threshold for 2027–2029.
Why the numbers differ: the county’s $48,000 page is labeled for the 2024 tax year, while Washington DOR’s newer table covers 2027–2029. Always match the income threshold to the tax year for which you are applying.
Washington’s 2026 legislation became effective June 11, 2026 for property taxes levied for collection beginning in 2027, and the updated deferral threshold takes effect August 1, 2026.
Check Washington DOR Income Thresholds Confirm Lewis County threshold amounts for the tax year relevant to your application.
Farm, open space and forest land

Lewis County Current Use & Designated Forest Land

Open Space Farm & Agriculture Qualifying agricultural land can be valued according to current use rather than highest and best use.
Open Space Qualifying land preserved for natural, scenic, habitat, water, soil, wetland, archaeological or historic purposes can receive current-use treatment.
Designated Forest Land Qualifying forest land can receive preferential land valuation under Washington’s designated forest-land rules.
December 31 application deadline: Lewis County says Open Space and Designated Forest Land applications must be submitted by December 31. The county explains that it generally takes two years after application for the classification to affect the tax bill.
Do not enter these programs casually. Removing or changing qualifying use can trigger additional or compensating tax, interest and other consequences.
Open Space Act Review farm/agriculture, open space, requirements and application process. Designated Forest Land Review current-use forest valuation and removal consequences.
Lewis County Treasurer

How to Search and Pay Lewis County Property Taxes

Find the parcel in PATS. Search at Lewis County Parcel & Tax Information.
Check Current Balance. Do not pay from an old printed statement if the account has become delinquent.
Review Charge History. Separate property-tax principal from forest patrol, noxious weed or other applicable charges.
Review Payment History. Verify receipt numbers and dates before making a duplicate payment.
Choose payment method. Lewis County supports online card/debit/e-check payment, mailed payments and in-person/drop-box options.
Use the correct 2026 due date. First half was April 30; second half is November 2.
Save confirmation. Keep parcel number, tax year, amount, payment date and receipt.
Credit Card Effective January 1, 2026, the published online processing fee is 2.45%.
Debit Card Published 2026 debit-card fee is 0.95%.
E-check Published 2026 e-check fee is $1.50.
Courthouse Drop Box A 24/7 property-tax payment box is on the north side of the historic courthouse at 351 NW North Street. Do not place cash in the box.
Returned payment: Lewis County states that a rejected check or electronic payment voids the payment and results in a $35 fee plus applicable interest and penalty.
Mortgage escrow: taxpayers whose property taxes are paid by a mortgage company generally do not receive a county tax statement. If you recently paid off the mortgage, notify the Treasurer so billing information is updated.
2026 Lewis County calendar

Lewis County Property Tax & Assessment Timeline

Statements County published a tentative February 13 mailing date.
1st half due First-half real-property taxes due.
Personal property list Business personal property affidavit due annually.
Regular appeal Standard BOE deadline for taxes payable in 2027 unless notice gives a later date.
Current point Review second-half balance and upcoming relief/current-use filings.
2nd half due 2026 date moved from October 31 because it falls on Saturday.
Current use Open Space / Designated Forest Land filing deadline.
New relief thresholds Updated senior/disabled income thresholds apply to 2027–2029 tax years.
Different delinquency rules by property type

Lewis County Late Property Tax Interest and Penalties

Residential Real Property With Four or Fewer Units
  • Interest: 0.75% per month on unpaid tax.
  • Interest applies on the first day of each month.
  • Lewis County says the separate 3% and 8% delinquency penalties are not assessed on residential real property with four or fewer units, including mobile homes.
Nonresidential or Residential With More Than Four Units
  • Interest: 1% per month on unpaid tax.
  • If delinquent June 1: county lists a one-time 3% penalty.
  • If delinquent December 1: county lists a one-time 8% penalty.
Missed April 30? Lewis County says you can bring the first half current before the second-half deadline by paying the first-half amount plus applicable interest and penalty.
Delinquent partial payments: the Treasurer says partial payments are applied to the earliest delinquent tax year and are not accepted when parcels are delinquent by three or more years.
Do not ignore multi-year delinquency

Lewis County Property Tax Foreclosure

Three-year trigger Lewis County states that real property must be three years delinquent before the county begins the foreclosure process.
Before court certification The county says an owner can remove the property from the foreclosure process by paying the full oldest year plus interest, penalty and costs.
After court certification Once certified to court, the county says all years of taxes, interest, penalties and costs must be paid to remove the property from sale.
Current status: Lewis County reports that the 2026 Tax Foreclosure Sale has concluded. The Treasurer says to check back later for information on the 2027 sale.
Check Tax Foreclosure Sale Information Use the official Treasurer page for the next sale, notices and current instructions.
Educational TCA tax worksheet

Lewis County Property Tax Planning Calculator

The county’s basic formula uses taxable assessed value and the parcel’s total TCA rate per $1,000.

Estimated annual tax $0.00
Approx. first half $0.00
Approx. second half $0.00
Planning only: this simplified calculation does not add forest patrol, noxious weed assessments, special assessments, delinquency charges, exemptions not reflected in the entered value or other parcel-specific charges. Use PATS for the actual bill.
Lewis County GIS Map Library

Use GIS to See More Than the Tax Parcel

Lewis County GIS maintains tax parcels plus many land-use and hazard layers. The county says tax parcel GIS files are updated weekly, usually Friday or the following Monday.

Tax Parcels Locate parcel geometry and surrounding properties.
Zoning & UGA Review county zoning and urban growth-area layers.
Flood & Critical Areas FEMA flood, wetlands, steep slopes, landslide, hydric soil and related layers are available.
Taxing Districts GIS includes voting/taxing district layers useful for understanding TCA context.
Find the property in PATS first. Copy the parcel number.
Open the Lewis County GIS Map Library. Use maps.lewiscountywa.gov.
Launch the Web Map or Assessor Parcel Maps. Choose the tool that matches your task.
Add only relevant layers. For a buyer, zoning, flood, wetlands, steep slope, fire district and tax parcels are often more useful than loading every layer.
Do not use GIS as a survey. For legal boundaries, easements and title questions, use recorded documents and professional survey/title work where needed.
Open GIS Map Library Access tax parcels, zoning, critical areas, district boundaries and downloadable data. Assessor Parcel Maps Launch parcel search, section maps and revaluation-area maps.
Lewis County Auditor recorded documents

Search Lewis County Deeds, Mortgages, Liens, Plats and Surveys

The Lewis County Auditor is the custodian of recorded land documents. The public EagleWeb system lets users search indexed records and view available watermarked document images.

Name Search Search Grantor, Grantee or Grantor/Grantee fields.
Reception Number Use the recording number when you already know the document.
Parcel / Legal Search Search by parcel or subdivision/legal-description fields where indexed.
Start with PATS. Copy the parcel number, owner name and partial legal description.
Open the Auditor document search. Use Lewis County Auditor EagleWeb and choose Public Login.
Search names carefully. The Auditor’s Basic search expects last name first. Advanced search is more flexible.
Use wildcards when spelling is uncertain. The system accepts the * character as a wildcard.
Search parcel using the Recorder format. The document system instructs users to enter parcel numbers in the displayed format: ######-###-###.
Open the index result and document attachment. Available online images are watermarked and should be treated as research copies.
Search related records. The Auditor’s Find Related feature can locate documents sharing references or legal descriptions.
Index is not the document itself. Lewis County warns that the online index is similar to a library card catalog and should not be relied on as a substitute for reviewing the underlying recorded instrument.
Current Auditor: Larry E. Grove, CPA. The recording office lists public hours Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., phone 360-740-1165.

Lewis County Property Buyer Verification Checklist

  • Search parcel by street address
  • Save parcel number and account number
  • Verify owner and taxpayer
  • Read partial legal description
  • Review assessed-value history
  • Check recent sales history
  • Confirm use code
  • Check current-use status
  • Review TCA and levy details
  • Check current tax balance
  • Review payment history
  • Open parcel/GIS map
  • Check flood and critical-area layers
  • Search recorded deed and liens
  • Compare recorded legal description
  • Verify boundary with survey when needed
Do not rely on the Assessor owner field alone for title. Use the recorded deed and normal title-review process when ownership, liens or legal interests matter.

Lewis County Property Search Problems and Best Fixes

Problem Best action Office / Tool
Address search returns many results Use parcel number, account number or owner name to narrow the result. PATS
Owner or mailing address is wrong Contact Assessor/Treasurer and use the county name/address change process as appropriate. Assessor / Treasurer
Assessed value seems too high Contact the Assessor and check the value-change notice/BOE deadline immediately. Assessor / BOE
July 1 appeal date passed Check whether your mailed notice provides a later 30-day deadline or whether a good-cause/reconvening procedure applies. Board of Equalization
Tax amount differs from neighbor Compare assessed value, TCA and individual levy districts rather than county rate alone. PATS / Assessor
Paid tax still looks outstanding Check Payment History and receipt number before paying again. Treasurer
First-half tax was missed Request the current payoff including applicable interest/penalty and pay rather than waiting until November. Treasurer
Need senior exemption Match the application year to the correct income-threshold table and contact Assessor. Assessor / WA DOR
Need exact legal ownership Search the Auditor’s recorded deed instead of relying only on tax records. Auditor
GIS line looks wrong Compare recorded plats, deeds and a licensed survey. GIS / Auditor / Surveyor
“I am calling about Lewis County parcel __________ / account __________ at __________. The online record shows __________, but my value notice, tax statement, deed, exemption record, survey or payment receipt shows __________. Which office controls this issue and what documentation should I submit?”

Lewis County Assessor, Treasurer, Board of Equalization and Auditor Contacts

Office Contact Location Best use
Lewis County Assessor
Ross Nielson		 360-740-1392 351 NW North St
Chehalis, WA 98532		 Assessment, parcel data, exemptions, current use and valuation questions.
Lewis County Treasurer
Arny Davis		 360-740-1115 351 NW North St
PO Box 509
Chehalis, WA 98532-0509		 Property-tax statements, payments, delinquency, interest and foreclosure.
Board of Equalization 360-740-1391
BOE@lewiscountywa.gov		 351 NW North St
Chehalis, WA 98532		 Formal assessment and exemption appeals.
Lewis County Auditor
Larry E. Grove, CPA		 360-740-1165 351 NW North St
Chehalis, WA 98532		 Deeds, mortgages, liens, plats and other recorded documents.
Assessor hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; closed for lunch 12:30–1:00 p.m.
Treasurer hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; closed for lunch 12:00–1:00 p.m.
Official live actions

Lewis County Property Records Action Center

Use this guide to identify the correct record first, then complete the actual live parcel search, payment, appeal, GIS review or recorded-document search through the responsible official system.

Parcel Search Name, street, parcel or account. Assessment Appeal Forms, deadlines and late-filing information. Pay Taxes Card, debit or e-check. GIS Maps Parcels, zoning and critical areas. Deeds & Liens Auditor recorded-document search.
10 Lewis County-specific answers

Lewis County Assessor Property Search FAQs

1. How do I search Lewis County Washington property records?

Use the official Lewis County Parcel & Tax Information system at parcels.lewiscountywa.gov. You can search by owner name, street address, parcel number or account number and then review assessment, sales, tax, payment, building/land and parcel-map information.

2. Who is the Lewis County Assessor in 2026?

Ross Nielson is the current Lewis County, Washington Assessor. The Assessor’s office is at 351 NW North Street in Chehalis and the main phone number is 360-740-1392.

3. When are Lewis County property taxes due in 2026?

The first half of 2026 property taxes was due April 30, 2026. The second half is due November 2, 2026 because the normal October 31 deadline falls on a Saturday. Parcels with tax and assessment of $50 or less were required to be paid in full by April 30.

4. What was the 2026 Lewis County assessment appeal deadline?

For values affecting taxes payable in 2027, Lewis County lists July 1, 2026 as the standard Board of Equalization filing deadline unless the property’s value-change notice provides a later deadline. The general rule is July 1 or 30 days after the value-change notice was mailed, whichever is later.

5. What does TCA mean on a Lewis County property record?

TCA means Tax Code Area. It identifies the combination of taxing districts that apply to the parcel. Lewis County property-tax rates vary by TCA because different parcels can be served by different school, fire, city, road, hospital, cemetery, library and other districts.

6. How is Lewis County property tax calculated?

Lewis County explains the basic calculation as taxable assessed value multiplied by the total Tax Code Area levy rate and divided by 1,000. Special assessments, exemptions, current-use treatment, delinquency charges and other parcel-specific items can affect the final amount.

7. How much does it cost to pay Lewis County property tax online in 2026?

Effective January 1, 2026, Lewis County lists online processing fees of 2.45% for credit cards, 0.95% for debit cards and $1.50 for e-check payments.

8. What are the new Lewis County senior property-tax income limits?

Washington Department of Revenue lists Lewis County’s tax-year 2027–2029 senior and disabled exemption income thresholds as $50,000, $59,000 and $67,000, with a deferral threshold of $74,601. Older Lewis County pages showing $48,000 are labeled for an earlier tax year.

9. When can Lewis County foreclose for unpaid property taxes?

The Treasurer states that real property must generally be three years delinquent before the county begins foreclosure. Before court certification, paying the full oldest year plus applicable interest, penalties and costs can remove the parcel from the foreclosure process; later stages can require payment of all years due.

10. Where do I search Lewis County deeds and liens?

Use the Lewis County Auditor’s EagleWeb recorded-document search. Public users can search deeds, mortgages, liens, plats and other indexed land records by names, reception number, date, parcel information or legal-description fields and view available watermarked document images.

Official Lewis County Washington Property Sources

Parcel & Tax Information Name, street, parcel and account search with value, sales, tax, payment and map data. Lewis County Assessor Ross Nielson, office contact, hours and appraisal resources. Real Property Appraisal Annual revaluation, valuation methods, value notices and appeal explanation. Board of Equalization 2026 filing deadline, petition forms, evidence requirements and late-filing routes. 2026 Property Taxes Statement timing, April 30 and November 2 deadlines and returned-payment fee. Pay Taxes Online 2026 credit-card, debit-card and e-check processing fees. Treasurer FAQ Interest, penalties, delinquency, partial payments, foreclosure and mortgage billing. 2026 Levy Information Tax Code Areas, district rates and county tax summaries. Senior / Disabled Exemption County eligibility guidance and application forms. Washington DOR Thresholds Updated Lewis County 2027–2029 exemption and deferral income thresholds. Lewis County GIS Tax parcels, zoning, critical areas, taxing districts and downloadable map data. Auditor Recorded Documents Deeds, mortgages, liens, plats and other indexed land records.
Editorial verification completed August 11, 2026: current official sources were reviewed for Assessor Ross Nielson, Treasurer Arny Davis, PATS parcel-search fields, 2026 tax deadlines, payment-processing fees, delinquent interest and penalties, Board of Equalization filing rules, annual revaluation practices, current Tax Code Area information, senior/disabled relief, new Washington 2027–2029 income thresholds, GIS resources, tax foreclosure status and Auditor land-record search procedures.

CountyPropertyAppraiser.org is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with Lewis County, the Lewis County Assessor, Treasurer, Board of Equalization, Auditor, Washington Department of Revenue, any taxing district, Point & Pay or any other government office or payment provider.

Assessed values, tax balances, levy rates, Tax Code Areas, exemptions, income limits, due dates, interest, penalties, foreclosure status, officeholders, fees and online systems can change. Use the responsible official source for final tax, appraisal, payment, exemption, appeal and title decisions.

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Last reviewed: August 11, 2026

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