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Ski Hill Basin
https://co.chelan.wa.us/flood-control-zone-district/pages/ski-hill-basin
Project Update
In March 2023, a consultant team working with the Chelan County Flood Control Zone District released the Ski Hill Basin Report, which details the analysis of the basin and mitiga...
Last Modified: March 21, 2023 01:18 PM
Codes and Standards
https://co.chelan.wa.us/fire-prevention-and-investigation/pages/codes-and-standards
RCW 19.27.110 International Fire Code
Administration and enforcement by counties, other political subdivisions and municipal corporations—Fees. Each county government shall administer a...
Last Modified: February 24, 2023 11:33 AM
Renewals - Registration Tabs and Decals
https://co.chelan.wa.us/auditor/pages/renewals-registration-tabs-and-decals
In Washington all licensed vehicles, vessels and trailers carry a one-year license. Registration can only be renewed in full-year increments and can be purchased up to 6 months in advance. You may sel...
Last Modified: August 21, 2025 01:05 PM
Public Records Request
https://co.chelan.wa.us/public-records-request
Procedures for obtaining public records from Chelan County offices and departments are published in Chapter 1.376 of the Chelan County Code. Within five business days of receiving a request,...
Last Modified: February 16, 2022 04:09 PM
February 10, 2026 Special Election
https://co.chelan.wa.us/elections/pages/february-10-2026-special-election
The February Special Election is held the second Tuesday in February.
Election Results - posted after 8:00 P.M. on Election night.
Military and Overseas Ballot Access
Ballot Dr...
Last Modified: February 19, 2026 09:31 AM
Emergency Alerts
https://co.chelan.wa.us/emergency-management/pages/emergency-alerts
Everbridge Emergency Alerts
Chelan County uses Everbridge Emergency Alert System to send emergency alerts via text, email or voicemail. The system is intended to be used for emergency alerts&n...
Last Modified: April 04, 2024 10:08 AM
Protection Orders Information
https://co.chelan.wa.us/clerk/pages/protection-orders-information
Disclaimer: The information on this web page is provided as a service and a convenience by the Chelan County Superior Court Clerk's Office. It is not intended as legal advice to any pe...
Last Modified: November 04, 2025 09:10 AM
Share the River
https://co.chelan.wa.us/natural-resources/pages/share-the-river
Share the River poster and Fact Sheet
River Safety
Drowning statistics
Wenatchee River Water Levels
Guide to the Whitewater Rivers of Washington
Local Commercial Guides and River Out...
Last Modified: April 19, 2019 12:52 PM
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
Foreclosure General Information
https://co.chelan.wa.us/treasurer/pages/foreclosure-general-information
Tax Foreclosure
When real property taxes become three years delinquent, the County Treasurer takes foreclosure action, RCW 84.64.060. Chelan County’s auction is held in December of each...
Last Modified: November 19, 2025 11:42 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
Preliminary Hearing and Criminal Case Procedures
https://co.chelan.wa.us/district-court/pages/preliminary-hearing-and-criminal-case-procedures-
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
Annual Revaluation
https://co.chelan.wa.us/assessor/pages/annual-revaluation
In 2009, the Washington State legislature passed a law requiring that all counties value property on an annual basis by January 1, 2014 (SSB 5368). Chelan County made the decision in 2008 to con...
Last Modified: November 15, 2018 05:09 PM
Short-Term Rentals
https://co.chelan.wa.us/community-development/pages/short-term-rentals
What is a Short-Term Rental?
A short-term rental, often called an STR, is a legally permitted, residential dwelling rented out on a nightly basis for less than 3...
Last Modified: October 28, 2025 12:38 PM
Public Records
https://co.chelan.wa.us/board-of-commissioners/pages/public-records
Are you looking for a copy of your septic permit?
Septic permits are available from the Chelan-Douglas Health District. You will need to contact the health district at...
Last Modified: February 17, 2022 12:05 PM
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
Fee Schedule - Miscellaneous
https://co.chelan.wa.us/clerk/pages/fee-schedule-miscellaneous
Effective 7/28/2025
Fees to be charged to all cities, other counties, other states, unless specifically stated by statute.
Fees to be charged to all state agencies unless there is a specific s...
Last Modified: April 14, 2026 02:38 PM
Electronic Filing
https://co.chelan.wa.us/clerk/pages/electronic-filing
Notice Regarding Electronic Filing with the Chelan County Clerk’s Office
TrueFiling is an optional electronic filing system available for submitting documents to the Chelan County Clerk&rsq...
Last Modified: February 11, 2026 02:35 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
Marriage Licenses
https://co.chelan.wa.us/auditor/pages/marriage-licenses
It is not necessary to purchase your marriage license from the same county in which you will be married. A marriage license purchased in any Washington county will be valid for ceremonies performed an...
Last Modified: July 25, 2025 05:11 PM