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 6,056 at the time of the 2020 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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2026 Budget
The proposed Ligonier Township 2026 budget & five-year forecast was introduced on November 10, 2025. The budget needs to be approved by December 31. A copy is available for inspection at the Ligonier Township offices, and is availabl...  Read more
Posted November 12, 2025

Harvey Road bridge preservation project
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Ligonier Township Harvey Road Bridge Preservation Project 2025-BR-01 Sealed bids for the construction of the Harvey Road Bridge Preservation Project will be received by Ligonier Township at their office at On...  Read more
Posted November 10, 2025

Volunteers for open positions
Ligonier Township has expiring terms on our boards, commissions, and authorities. If you are interested on serving on any of the following boards, please submit a letter of interest to the Township Manager. By mail to 1 Municipal Par...  Read more
Posted September 26, 2025

Ramsey Road bridge closure
Effective immediately, Ligonier Township is closing the Ramsey Road bridge in Wilpen, at the recommendation of the Township's engineer. The detour is Robb Road. The Township intends to replace the bridge, but we are very early i...  Read more
Posted November 12, 2025

Stormwater requirements
As of June 12, 2023, any development or construction in Ligonier Township that creates 1,000 or more square feet of impervious surface will be required to fill out additional stormwater permits, and be required to capture 100% of the s...  Read more
Posted November 12, 2024