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Cowlitz County
Department of Building and Planning
207 4th Avenue North, Kelso, WA 98626
Tel: 360-577-3052
Fax: 360-414-5550

Hours:
8:00am - 5:00pm
Monday-Friday

 

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CODE ENFORCEMENT

One function of the department is to provide Code Enforcement activities.  Violations of specific County Codes are often received through complaints from citizens or from staff members noting violations while performing their other job functions.

When a violation is noted, a staff member will make initial contact with the appropriate parties either in person or in writing to inform them of the violation and the need to take appropriate action.  If the issue cannot be resolved after this initial contact, we will begin a process of written warnings and/or issuance of a civil infraction citations.  Fines associated with these citations range in severity but can often accumulate to several thousand dollars if the violation is not corrected.

To report a violation of building codes, solid waste codes, or a sewage issue you can fill out a Request for Investigation form and submit it to the Department. Click here to get the request for Investigation form.

 

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