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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Attention Oakwood Hills Residents
If the weather cooperates, the Township's contractor (Quaker) will begin sealing the roads in the area on Monday, June 21. We anticipate work to be completed by the end of week. Please plan accordingly and add a few extra m...  Read more
Posted June 16, 2021

Alan Ludwig Fishing Platform Dedication
Please Join Us. The Ligonier Township Recreation Board is pleased to announce the dedication of our new handicapped-accessible family fishing platform in honor of Alan Ludwig. The platform is located on the banks of Mil...  Read more
Posted June 16, 2021

Cleaning Service
The Ligonier Township is seeking applicants and/or proposals for weekly cleaning service at 1 Municipal Park Drive. Approximately 4-5 hours a week. Applications or proposals are due by 3:00 PM on Friday, April 30. For more...  Read more
Posted April 22, 2021

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