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Look Up a Legal Description

https://co.chelan.wa.us/assessor/pages/look-up-a-legal-description
The easiest way to find the legal description of a tax parcel is to look up the property on our Parcel Search by clicking here.   Please keep in mind that the legal descriptions contained in...
Last Modified: April 19, 2019 08:59 AM

Prosecuting Attorney

https://co.chelan.wa.us/prosecutor
What does the Prosecuting Attorney / District Attorney do? Below is a short video from the California District Attorneys Association which describes what a Prosecuting Attorney’s o...
Last Modified: June 01, 2021 09:22 AM

Preliminary Hearing and Criminal Case Procedures

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Being accused of a criminal offense can be a traumatic and upsetting experience. We hope this will be of help in guiding you through the process and take some of the mystery out of the procedures. We ...
Last Modified: March 24, 2026 10:58 AM

Tax Increment Financing

https://co.chelan.wa.us/board-of-commissioners/pages/tax-increment-financing
Moratorium on creation of TIFs in unincorporated areas in place now The Board of County Commissioners has passed a six-month extension on the moratorium on the creation of any tax increment fi...
Last Modified: February 18, 2026 01:54 PM

Fire Investigation

https://co.chelan.wa.us/fire-prevention-and-investigation/pages/fire-investigation
RCW 43.44.050 Reports and investigation of fires - Police Powers. (1) The responsibility for investigating the origin, cause, circumstances, and extent of loss of all fires shall be assigned as ...
Last Modified: February 24, 2023 11:36 AM

Public Noticing

https://co.chelan.wa.us/community-development/pages/public-noticing
See the Planning Commission page for notices of upcoming hearings and meetings. See the Hearing Examiner page for notices of upcoming hearings. See Official Public Noticing for Community Develop...
Last Modified: October 27, 2025 11:52 AM

Historic Bridges

https://co.chelan.wa.us/public-works/pages/historic-bridges
Chelan County has one bridge on the National Register of Historic Places and five bridges that are eligible for the national register. Most of the bridges are more than 100 years old. Several are...
Last Modified: February 03, 2026 04:45 PM

About Us

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Chelan County Content Managers Website Standards & Style Guide   The website is our county’s most visited property. It is a central online resource where people turn for informati...
Last Modified: November 12, 2024 02:31 PM

Vehicle Licensing

https://co.chelan.wa.us/auditor/pages/vehicle-licensing
The Auditor's Office has contracted with the Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) to provide counter access to DOL transactions. Many topics listed here are linked to the DOL site, where...
Last Modified: January 05, 2023 09:19 AM

Juvenile Justice Center

https://co.chelan.wa.us/juvenile
Chelan County Juvenile Center The Chelan County Juvenile Center is a county agency responsible for providing juvenile detention, probation, and court services. All criminal cases involving chil...
Last Modified: January 21, 2015 10:26 AM

Adopt a County Road

https://co.chelan.wa.us/solid-waste-management/pages/adopt-a-county-road
Chelan County has about 550 miles of paved county-owned roads. That’s a lot of miles to cover when it comes to cleanup and maintenance. Keeping Chelan County Clean is the local adopt-a-road...
Last Modified: April 08, 2026 12:00 PM

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

https://co.chelan.wa.us/board-of-commissioners/pages/lodging-tax-advisory-committee
  The Chelan County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee was established by resolution No. 97-151 on Dec. 1, 1997, and re-established on Jan. 27, 2014, by resolution 2014-11; and the ...
Last Modified: April 16, 2026 12:32 PM

Fire Danger Restrictions

https://co.chelan.wa.us/fire-prevention-and-investigation/pages/fire-danger-restrictions
Current Conditions We have no restrictions in place at this time. Restrictions begin annually on June 1.   Fire restrictions begin annually on June 1 in Chelan County’s Val...
Last Modified: February 18, 2026 02:57 PM

Transfer Stations

https://co.chelan.wa.us/solid-waste-management/pages/transfer-stations
Chelan County has three transfer stations: Dryden Transfer Station, 9073 Highway 2, is operated by Chelan County's Solid Waste program. Wenatchee Transfer Station, 1421 S. Wenatchee Ave., ...
Last Modified: April 13, 2026 10:23 AM

Ballot Drop Box Locations

https://co.chelan.wa.us/elections/pages/ballot-drop-box-locations
Official ballot drop box sites are available 18 days prior to Election Day, and sealed at exactly 8 p.m. on Election Day.  Open drop boxes for February 10, 2026 Special Election: ...
Last Modified: December 15, 2025 10:16 AM

Help or Support (District Court)

https://co.chelan.wa.us/district-court/pages/help-or-support-district-court
Having an active court case can be a frightening and challenging experience. Our friendly staff is here to assist you through the process and hopefully make it a little bit easier for you. While we...
Last Modified: February 19, 2026 02:17 PM

Knowles Road

https://co.chelan.wa.us/public-works/pages/knowles-road
Project News This phase of the Knowles Road improvement project is complete.   History The Knowles Road improvement project is an important project for Sunnyslope, one of the ...
Last Modified: April 16, 2025 02:54 PM

Comprehensive Plan Update

https://co.chelan.wa.us/community-development/pages/comprehensive-plan-update
What's Up Next? Updated April 5: Community meetings have been set for April at locations around the county, where you can share your thoughts and ask questions about the Comprehen...
Last Modified: April 12, 2026 04:01 PM

Community Meetings

https://co.chelan.wa.us/assessor/pages/community-meetings
Assessor community meetings are back! This spring, we are bringing back our community outreach meetings. After a four-year hiatus, we’re looking forward to getting back out into our ...
Last Modified: February 27, 2024 09:03 AM

Building

https://co.chelan.wa.us/community-development/pages/building
Functions & Responsibilities The Building Division of Community Development oversees building and related construction activities to protect the public health, safety and welfare of our residen...
Last Modified: October 23, 2025 01:14 PM

Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!