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.  

Announcements
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Public Hearing Notice
A public hearing has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. to review Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2019-01. This amendment addresses mini-cellular towers in the Right of Way (ROW). The full ordinance is availa...  Read more
Posted May 20, 2019

Recycling Programs
The recycling program is at risk of being shut down. The Township is no longer accepting the collection of aluminum cans to be recycled. Collection was ended due to contamination - materials other than aluminum were continuou...  Read more
Posted April 18, 2019

Sewage Repair Issues
If you are having problems with your septic system please contact the Township Sewage Enforcement Officer (SEO). The SEO will work with you to determine what the problem is, what is causing the problem, if a repair will have ...  Read more
Posted April 17, 2019

Volunteers Needed for Ligonier Valley Joint Comprehensive Plan Committees
The Ligonier Valley Joint Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee is looking for residents of Ligonier Borough and Ligonier Township that are interested in getting involved in community projects. The committee encourages anyon...  Read more
Posted February 25, 2019

Code Enforcement
We've been getting some questions about the difference between what a Code Enforcement Officer's role is versus that of a Zoning Officer. The Code Enforcement Officer administers to the Planning Commission and enforces the T...  Read more
Posted January 8, 2019