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TOWNSHIP of LIGONIER
1 Municipal Park Drive
Ligonier, PA 15658
724-238-2725

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.  

Announcements
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Volunteers wanted!
Ligonier Township is looking for residents willing to serve their community! We have a number of expiring terms on Township affiliated boards, commissions, and authorities. If you are interested in serving on any of the following boa...  Read more
Posted November 13, 2024

2025 proposed budget
Be advised that Ligonier Township is proposing its 2024 budget, which includes a general fund of $2.4 million, a capital fund of $183,434, and a liquid fuels fund of $385,000.  Copies of the proposed budget may be examined at Ligonier...  Read more
Posted November 13, 2024

Burning prohibition
UPDATE NOVEMBER 26: The Ligonier Township Supervisors have lifted the burn ban. If you must burn, please be careful! Fire does not respect property lines. Due to recent dry conditions and the heightened risk of a potential fire...  Read more
Posted November 27, 2024

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 1, 2024

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

OFFICE HOURS & LOCATION

The township office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Ligonier Township Municipal building is located 2 miles north of Ligonier, PA on State Route 711 in Oak Grove.

Notice is hereby given that the Ligonier Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or age. Nor does it retaliate against persons who file a discrimination complaint or lawsuit, who complain about discrimination; or who participate in a discrimination proceeding, such as being a witness in a complaint investigation or lawsuit.

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