Welcome to Ligonier Twp., Pennsylvania

The Ligonier Township is located in the Laurel Highlands, it covers 92 square miles and is the second largest township in the Westmoreland County.  The boroughs of Ligonier and Laurel Mountain reside within the Township, but are separate government entities.  The population was 6,603 at the time of the 2010 Census.  It contains the following communities: Darlington, Laughlintown, Oak Grove, Rector, Waterford, and Wilpen in zip codes 15655, 15658 and 15677.

Services include police and fire protection, maintenance of local roads and streets, local planning and zoning, parks and recreation, recycling, licensing of businesses and code enforcement.  The Ligonier Township Municipal Authority (LTMA) provides water and sewage service to township residents.  The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County (MAWC) also provides water and sewage service to some residents.  The reservoir is located at the base of the mountain above Waterford.

The township was established in 1822 and is steeped in history.  For more information, please visit the Ligonier Valley Historical Society.  

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USDA Home Owners Assistance Programs
USDA offers the following housing programs: USDA 504 Repair Grant Program for very low income homeowners 62 years of age or older please call 724-261-3887 or email pasfh@usda.gov. (Great for senior residents that need to r...  Read more
Posted October 23, 2020

Septic Tank Systems
If you are having problems with your septic tank please contact the Township's Sewage Enforcement Officer (SEO), Mike D'Arrgio of Mesko & Associates, Inc. at (814) 255-6901. The SEO will help determine the cause of the probl...  Read more
Posted August 13, 2020

Notice of Temporary Road Closure (Myers School Road)
Effective July 14, 2020 Myers School Road will remain closed for mine reclamation work. Coal Loaders Inc. will maintain a detour during the closure. The Township provides updates as information becomes available. Coal Loaders...  Read more
Posted July 21, 2020

Firearms Permits
The Westmoreland County Sheriff's Office has suspended all satellite gun permit locations until further notice. Permits may still be acquired at the Greensburg Courthouse lobby, Monday-Friday, from 9 AM to 3 PM. Appointmen...  Read more
Posted July 13, 2020

Stormwater Survey
The Ligonier Township is seeking information from its residents to help set priorities for stormwater management. Your input is important!...  Read more
Posted June 8, 2020