Right to Know

The State of Pennsylvania passed a Right-to-Know law in 2008.

This law requires every community to designate an open records officer and establish procedures when an individual makes a request for public information.

Learn more on our Open Records / Right to Know page.

Before making an official request we encourage you to explore our web-site for information.

The Code Department section of our website offers links to all Township code, along with access to information on forms and ordinances.

If the information you want is not available on-line, you will find the application request form on our Open Records / Right to Know page.

All requests must be made by using the application form.

Requests for information cannot be made anonymously. You may be charged a fee for preparing copies of information. A request that is denied will be done so in writing.

Hempfield Township Employees in Uniform with Photo Identification

Hempfield Township Public Works, and Code Enforcement employees are in uniform and have photo identification. Furthermore, any vendors going door-to-door must have a Township Peddler’s Permit clearly displayed. If you have a concern about unknown visitors in your neighborhood, contact the Township Building at 724-834-
7232, extension 190.

Hempfield Township Residential Neighborhood

Department Directory

Administration
(Township Manager)
724-834-7232, ext 141

Code Enforcement (Ordinances, Zoning & Permits)
724-834-7232, ext 240

Planning Commission
724-834-7232, ext 141

Public Safety
724-834-7232, ext 240

Public Works
724-834-7232, ext 110

Taxes
(Occ. Priv; Per Cap; Wage)
1-866-539-1100
(Property; Street Light)
724-837-8437
(Tax Assessment Office)
724-830-3409

Zoning
724-834-7232, ext 240

For Residents

Hempfield Township offers an exceptional community environment for families. Excellent schools and neighborhood churches, great property values, convenient shopping experiences, parks and recreational opportunities: all the best of community comes together in Hempfield.

Resident Information Pages

New Resident Checklist

A friendly reminder of several items that new residents should take care of upon relocating:
Make sure your house numbers can be read from the street in case of emergency.
Enroll your children in the local school district – Hempfield Area School District (724-523-8673 or www.hempfieldarea.k12.pa.us ).
Set up your utilities:
- Refuse Collection & Recycling.
- Water Company (724-755-5800)
- Sewage Authority (724-834-0911)
- Cable
- Natural Gas – Columbia Gas (888-460-4332) or Dominion Peoples (800-764-0111)
- Phone
- Electric – Allegheny Power (800-255-3443)
Change your address on your driver’s license (800-932-4600 or www.dmv.state.pa.us)
Update your address for Social Security (800-772-1213 or www.ssa.gov)
Update your address for State Taxes (1-888-PATAXES or www.revenue.state.pa.us)
Update your address for local taxes.
License your dog at the Westmoreland County Courthouse (724-830-3174 or www.co.westmoreland.pa.us)
Register to vote at the courthouse (724-830-3150 or www.co.westmoreland.pa.us)
Change your address at the Post Office

Note: For Emergency Services Dial 911 for Police, Fire, and Ambulance.

Protect Your Pets

It is unlawful to permit any dog, cat or any other animal in the nature of a pet to run at large upon any property not belonging to the owner of such animals.

Please contact the Hempfield Township Code Enforcement Office for concerns about animals running at large. The Code Enforcement Office can be reached at 724-834-7232, extension 240.

The Township Animal Control Officer is Gary Hoffman of Hoffman Kennels. He is located at 285 Cloverleaf Drive, Delmont, and can be contacted at 724-468-5505 should your pet be lost.

To license or microchip your dog contact the Westmoreland County Treasurer’s Office at 724-830-3180. Information is also available at the County’s website: www.co.westmoreland.pa.us.

Neglect and/or cruelty incidents to animals in your neighborhood should be reported to the Westmoreland County Humane Agents. The Humane Society of Westmoreland County in the Greensburg/Hempfield area takes calls at 724-689-9468.

The Humane Society of Westmoreland County, located on Route 119 North, is a 501(c)3 dedicated to rescue/shelter/ adoption of companion animals. The Society also sponsors low cost veterinary clinics and a low cost spay/neuter program. If you would like to volunteer your services, become a member or adopt a pet, please call 724-837-3779. To find out more about the Humane Society, visit their website at www.hswcgbg.petfinder.com.

Junk Vehicles Prohibited

The Code of the Township of Hempfield strictly prohibits junk vehicles. A junk vehicle consists of:

Unregistered and/or uninspected motor vehicle(s) parked, kept or stored on any property or on any public or private roadway.
No vehicle shall at any time be parked, kept or stored in a state of major disassembly, disrepair or in the process of being stripped or dismantled; provided, however, that an exception is granted to a vehicle which is undergoing a major overhaul, including body work, provided that such work is performed inside a structure or similarly enclosed area designed and approved for such purposes.

Violators of this code can be fined $600, plus all court costs and attorney fees incurred by Hempfield Township.

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