Cowlitz County Building Departments develop and enforce building codes to ensure the construction of safe buildings in Cowlitz County, Washington. The Building Department maintains building and zoning records, including design plans for construction and renovation projects, records on the current structures on any parcel, maps showing property lines, and Cowlitz County building permits issued by the department. They also keep records on a property's compliance with Cowlitz County building codes, including building and zoning violations, as well as records of inspection reports. Many Building Departments provide online access to building records.
Cowlitz County Planning Department Kelso WA 207 4th Avenue North, Rm 100 98626 360-577-3052
Kelso City Building Department, Planning and Zoning Longview WA 1725 1st Avenue 98632 360-577-3100
Kelso Permits Kelso WA 203 South Pacific Avenue 98626 360-423-9922
Longview Permits and Zoning Longview WA 1525 Broadway St 98632 360-442-5086
Woodland Building Department Woodland WA 230 Davidson Avenue 98674 360-225-7299
Cowlitz County Assessors evaluate the value of properties and parcels in order to determine property taxes. The Assessor's Office maintains current data on every property in the Cowlitz County, WA including inventories of parcels and structures, zoning boundaries, and the value of all the property in the jurisdiction. Assessors may also keep Cowlitz County building and zoning records, such as reports from on-site inspections, maps of property lines and zones, and value assessments for building improvements. Many Assessor's Offices provide online access to their records, including documents on building and zoning.
Cowlitz County Assessor's Office Kelso WA 207 4th Avenue North 98626 360-577-3010
Cowlitz County Treasurers and Tax Collectors are responsible for the collection of property tax revenue in WA. The Office of the Treasurer and Tax Collector maintains and updates records on every parcel in the district, as well as maintaining certain building and zoning records. These records include building valuations, zoning boundaries, and building construction. Treasurers and Tax Collectors also keep documents on Cowlitz County property taxes, including property tax assessments, defaults on property taxes, and tax liens. The office may also maintain information on property auctions and a property's prior liens or foreclosures. Many Treasurers and Tax Collectors provide online databases to access their Cowlitz County building records, including documents on building and zoning.
Cowlitz County Treasurer's Office Kelso WA 207 4th Avenue North 98626 360-577-3059
Woodland City Treasurer Woodland WA 230 Davidson Ave 98674 360-225-8281