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Building in a Floodplain
http://co.chelan.wa.us/flood-control-zone-district/pages/building-in-a-floodplain
In February 1981, Chelan County joined the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Joining NFIP means residents are able to purchase flood insurance, a requirement of mortgages or home equity loans f...
Last Modified: July 12, 2019 04:34 PM
Watershed Plan - Lake Chelan
http://co.chelan.wa.us/natural-resources/pages/watershed-plan-lake-chelan
Chelan County has been working for many years with the stakeholders and communities along the shores of Lake Chelan on water quality issues, water resources and water rights, long term water qual...
Last Modified: July 07, 2024 09:21 AM
Search and Rescue
http://co.chelan.wa.us/sheriff/pages/search-and-rescue
Chelan County provides many year-round outdoor opportunities. Often, recreationists become lost, injured, or face other emergencies that require search and rescue assistance. The Chelan County She...
Last Modified: October 18, 2024 05:11 PM
Privacy Policy
http://co.chelan.wa.us/legal/pages/privacy-policy
Chelan County is committed to protecting your privacy in your electronic communications with us. During your visit to our site, we will collect information from you. This policy describes the in...
Last Modified: January 07, 2015 11:15 AM
Watershed Plan - Stemilt-Squilchuck
http://co.chelan.wa.us/natural-resources/pages/watershed-plan-stemilt-squilchuck
WRIA 40A (Water Resource Inventory Area) is made up of the drainage areas for Stemilt and Squilchuck Creeks in the Malaga area. This area is dominated by fruit orchards and is world famous for the che...
Last Modified: April 19, 2019 01:44 PM
Volunteer Opportunities
http://co.chelan.wa.us/emergency-management/pages/volunteer-opportunities
Serving your community when it needs you the most
Chelan County Volunteer Search and Rescue (CCVSAR) is a volunteer responder organization affiliated with the Chelan County...
Last Modified: April 18, 2024 08:30 AM
County-Wide Climate Resilience Planning
http://co.chelan.wa.us/natural-resources/pages/county-wide-climate-resilience-planning
Take our community survey!
The Chelan County Resilience Planning Survey is here! Your input will help shape our community's approach to climate resilience and adaptation. The survey ta...
Last Modified: May 21, 2025 11:16 AM
Code Enforcement
http://co.chelan.wa.us/sheriff/pages/code-enforcement
Chelan County Sheriff's Office Code Enforcement is a function of the county that enforces the building and land use regulations as set forth in Chelan County Code within the unincorporated areas o...
Last Modified: October 23, 2025 01:22 PM
Short-Term Rentals
http://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 Works Archives FTP Instructions
http://co.chelan.wa.us/public-works/pages/public-works-archives-ftp-instructions
Chelan County Disclaimer
The information contained on this site is provided as a courtesy of the Chelan County. Where it exists, the "Index.txt" will contain a brief explanation of f...
Last Modified: October 17, 2024 02:04 PM
Fire Safety Tips
http://co.chelan.wa.us/community-development/pages/fire-safety-tips
Test Your Smoke Alarms for Life
Smoke alarms are the first line of defense against deadly fire. Having a working smoke alarm in your home cuts your risk of dying in a fire nearly in half. ...
Last Modified: April 07, 2022 09:44 AM
Addressing and Road Naming
http://co.chelan.wa.us/public-works/pages/addressing-and-road-naming
When is it necessary to get an assigned address?
It's always a good idea to have an assigned address prior to the start of any project involving the development of a piece of property. No...
Last Modified: August 31, 2022 03:03 PM
Weed of The Month
http://co.chelan.wa.us/noxious-weed/pages/weed-of-the-month
Wild four-o’clock (Mirabilis nyctaginea)
Wild four-o’ clock is actually native to the east of the Rocky Mountains, from Montana to Mexico and east to Wisconsin and Alabama. It is a Clas...
Last Modified: April 30, 2019 02:36 PM
Wenatchee Whitewater Park Feasibility Study
http://co.chelan.wa.us/natural-resources/pages/wenatchee-whitewater-park-feasibility-study
Upcoming Meeting: Jan. 18, 2023
A public presentation on the feasibilty study and alternatives analysis process and results is planned as part of the Wenatchee River Institute's Red Barn Ev...
Last Modified: January 19, 2023 12:56 PM
Fire Danger Restrictions
http://co.chelan.wa.us/fire-prevention-and-investigation/pages/fire-danger-restrictions
Current Conditions
All of unincorporated Chelan County is currently under July 1 fire restrictions. Residential campfires are banned. Propane fires are always allowed in residential campfires, ...
Last Modified: June 16, 2025 09:03 AM
Transfer Stations
http://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: September 04, 2025 08:36 AM
Probation: Online Payments
http://co.chelan.wa.us/district-court-probation/pages/probation-online-payments
Probation Fees
You may now pay your probation fees online!
We accept Visa/MasterCard or Debit Cards
You will need your probation fee account number, if you don’t have it, pl...
Last Modified: November 28, 2023 05:10 PM
Mitigation or Contested Hearing on Written Statements
http://co.chelan.wa.us/district-court/pages/mitigation-or-contested-hearing-on-written-statements
Chelan County District Court local rules allow you to submit a written or electronic statement in lieu of appearing in person at a mitigation or contested hearing. You are required to provide ei...
Last Modified: March 24, 2023 04:50 PM
Helpful Links
http://co.chelan.wa.us/flood-control-zone-district/pages/helpful-links
Local Links:
Chelan County Public Works Road Alerts
Chelan County Community Development
Chelan County Emergency Alerts
Chelan-Douglas Health District
FEMA & ...
Last Modified: June 28, 2018 08:42 AM
Marriage Licenses
http://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