New Residents

Welcome to the City of La Center
This page was created to guide you to information you will need to get settled in our quaint community. The City website is a great resource for new and existing residents! The website is ever changing and updated regularly. Visit often to learn what’s going on with your City government.
If City Staff can be of any assistance to you please feel free to contact any of our offices. In addition to the information below, valuable information can be also found on the following webpages on this website: Business Directory, Community Events, and Calendar of Events.
Utilities
Natural Gas
- NW Natural Gas: 1-800-422-4012
Sewer Services
- City of La Center: (360) 263-2782
Water & Electricity
- Clark Public Utilities: (360) 992-3000
Telephone, Internet, Cable
- AT&T Internet (authorized AT&T dealer) attsavings.com: 1-877-385-7578
- Century Link: 855-766-2050
- Comcast: 1-855-804-9683
- Direct TV: 1-866-810-7892 or authorized dealer at DirectvDeals.com, DirectStarTV.com, or Allconnect.com
- DSL.com (internet): 1-866-945-3694
- Excede Satellite Internet: 1-855-627-2553
- Frontier Communications: west.frontier.com/bundles
- Frontier Communications Business: business.frontier.com/wa
- Frontier Communications Espanol: west.frontier.com/es
- TDS Telecom: 1-866-571-6662
- US Dish Internet bundles: usdish.com/bundles
- Latino Dish Internet bundles: latino.usdish.com/paquetes
Garbage & Recycling
- Waste Connections: (360) 892-5370
Other Businesses & Agencies
Clark Cowlitz Fire & Rescue
Emergency and Fire Protection (dial 911 for emergencies)
(360) 887-4609
La Center School District
La Center School District #101 serves Kindergarten through grade 12.
(360) 263-2131
Property Tax
Clark County can assist you with property tax information.
(360) 397-2000
United States Postal Office
Located at 421 NE John Storm Ave
(360) 263-7283
Veteran Healthcare Resource
(800) 772-1213
Resident Assistance
Dog Licensing
All dogs must obtain an annual dog license.
- The fee for a dog that has been spayed/neutered is $16.00.
- The fee for a dog that has not been spayed/neutered is $40.00.
- The fee for senior citizens is $8.
A veterinarian’s proof of rabies vaccination must accompany your application.
To apply for a dog license please contact City Hall at (360) 263-2782
or mail a check with proof of rabies vaccination and/or spaying/neutering to 210 East 4th St La Center, WA 98629.
In the event that the City’s animal control authority may find and declare an animal potentially dangerous or dangerous additional licensing fees will apply
- The fee for a Potentially Dangerous Dog is $250.
The renewal fee for a Potentially Dangerous Dog is $50. - The fee for a Dangerous Dog is $500.
The renewal fee for a Dangerous Dog is $100.
Pontentially Dangerous and Dangerous Dog Municipal Code
Community Map
City Council
210 East 4th Street La Center, WA 98629
360.263.5123 | Fax 360.263.5700
City Hall | Administrative Services
210 East 4th Street La Center, WA 98629
360.263.2782 | Fax 360.263.5700
Police Department
105 West 5th Street La Center, WA 98629
360.263.2745 | Fax 360.263.2757
Public Works Department
210 East 4th Street La Center, WA 98629
360.263.7665 | Fax 360.263.7666
Civic Web Portal
Connect with the city for information and events, City Council meetings, voting, audio archives and more.
Subscribe to Meeting Updates
Stay informed about community meetings and updates from the City.
Community Events Calendar
View the community events calendar and get involved.
Clark Cowlitz Fire & Rescue
360-887-4609
Emergency and Fire Protection (dial 911 for emergencies)
La Center School District
La Center School District #101 serves Kindergarten through grade 12.
360-263-2131
Property Tax
Clark County can assist you with property tax information.
360-397-2000
United States Postal Office
Located at 421 NE John Storm Ave
360-263-728