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.
Natural Gas
Natural gas is provided through NW Natural. Visit their website to get service started and for additional contact information.
Sewer & Storm Water Services
Sewer and storm water services are provided through the City of La Center. To start your services and create a utility account, call City Hall at (360) 263-7665 or visit the utilities page of our website.
Water & Electricity
Water and electricity services are provided through Clark Public Utilities. Visit their website to get started or transfer services from a previous address.
Telephone, Internet, and Cable
Comcast, Century Link, and TDS Telecom are a few providers in the La Center area. Service coverages are constantly changing, feel free to reach out to your local providers and see if services are offered in your areas!
Garbage & Recycling
Garage and recycling collection is provided through Waste Connections of Washington. Visit their website to start, stop, transfer services or to view your collection schedule.
The La Center Post Office is located at 421 NE John Storm Ave La Center, WA 98642. For information about hours of operation and services provided, visit their website or call them at (360) 263-7269.
La Center School District
La Center School District #101 has three schools serving Kindergarten through grade 12: La Center Elementary School, La Center Middle School, and La Center High School. For more information about La Center’s schools, visit their district website or call them at (360) 263-2131.
Other Businesses & Agencies
Clark Cowlitz Fire & Rescue
Emergency and Fire Protection (dial 911 for emergencies)
(360) 887-4609
Property Tax
Clark County can assist you with property tax information.
(360) 397-2000
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
After Hours | 360.524.3450
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Community Events Calendar
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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