Chehalis
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Chehalis

Place

Territory

GEOID
5311475
OCD-ID
ocd-division/country:us/state:wa/place:chehalis
POP
7,764 (2025)
CENTER
46.6638, -122.965
SOURCE
census tiger

Government of Chehalis

Bodies, seats, agencies and services that belong to Chehalis itself.

Organization 11

Departments

  • Building permits, code enforcement, planning, zoning and the comprehensive plan for the City of Chehalis; staffs the Planning Commission and Historic Preservation Commission. Online permitting via SmartGov.

  • Fire, rescue and emergency medical services plus prevention, safety and education programs; 2,227 calls in 2024. 500 NW Sitka St. Emergencies 911 or 360-740-1105.

  • Municipal court for citations, parking fines, no-contact orders, jury service and Chehalis Treatment Court; accepts e-filing. City Hall, 350 N. Market Blvd., Rm 105; Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM.

  • Municipal police: animal licensing, concealed weapon permits, fingerprinting (by appointment), parking permits, police records requests. 350 N. Market Blvd Room 201; M-F 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. Emergencies 911; non-emergency (360) 740-1105.

  • Airport department listed in the City of Chehalis staff directory (airfield maintenance and aircraft fueling); website chehaliscentraliaairport.com.

  • Keeps official city records, provides public information, monitors bids and contract awards, prepares council agendas and minutes, handles legal notices, public records requests and claims for damages. Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

  • Office of the City Manager of Chehalis, City Hall, 350 N Market Blvd, Room 101. Hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

  • Budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable, treasury and debt management for the City of Chehalis. 1321 S Market Blvd; hours 7AM-4PM.

  • Human Resources Human Resources

    City of Chehalis human resources and risk management: jobs, policies and collective bargaining agreements. City Hall, 350 N Market Blvd; 8:00am-5:00pm.

  • Parks and Recreation Parks & Recreation

    Parks, facilities, sports leagues, programs and camps, the Gail and Carolyn Shaw Aquatics Center and Chehalis Sports Complex. 1321 South Market Blvd; M-F 8:30am-5pm, closed 1-2pm.

  • Public Works Public Works

    Engineering, streets, stormwater, water, wastewater and utility billing divisions. 2007 NE Kresky Avenue; 8:00 AM-4:30 PM M-F. After hours/emergency (360) 740-1105.

Services 9

  • Apply for a Board or Commission City Clerk's Office
  • Dog License Chehalis Police Department
  • File a Claim for Damages City Clerk's Office
  • Online Permitting and Payments Building and Planning (Community Development)
  • Pay Court Fines and Citations Online Chehalis Municipal Court
  • Pay Utility Bill Online Public Works
  • Public Records Request City Clerk's Office
  • Recreation Program Registration Parks and Recreation
  • Sign Up for City Alerts and Notifications City Manager's Office