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. 

Mail

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

• Fair Housing Information
• Senior Living Housing Guide, Washington State

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