Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find out which utilities are offered at my residence?
Where do I vote in Penn Township?
Residents living on the west side of Route 8 vote at the Penn Township Fire Department, residents living on the east side of Route 8 vote at the Penn Township Municipal Building.
How do I sign up to vote
When I have a road problem what should I do?
Immediately contact the public works department at (724) 285-9317 to report potholes or any other road hazard that you may be experiencing. Please note the following roads are State Roads and problems on these roads should be reported directly to PENNDOT: Route 8 (Pittsburgh Road), Brownsdale Road, Three Degree Road (South of Brownsdale), Renfrew Road, Meridian Road, Rockdale Road, and Dinnerbell Road.
When does the Board of Supervisors meet?
The Board meets the second Tuesday of each month beginning at 6:00 p.m. This may vary when there is a holiday or Election Day. The Planning Commission meets the fourth Tuesday of each month beginning at 6:00 p.m.
How do I apply for a Library Card?
Reserve Harcrest Park
What is our tax rate for Penn Township?
The township millage is 8.00 mills, County and School District tax rates can be viewed on the tax administration page of this website.
Where do I obtain applications to renew my driver's license, registration or obtain a handicap placard for my vehicle?
They can be obtained by contacting PENNDOT directly at http://www.dot.state.pa.us/
What do we do if we have a stray dog at our home?
Contact the State Animal Control Officer, at
- Phone: (717) 787-3062
- Email: ra-doglaw@pa.gov
What do I do if there is a dead deer?
If it is located on a State Road, contact Penn Dot at (800) 349-7623. If it is on a Township Road, contact the Game Commission at (814) 432-3187 .
How to obtain a right to know request form?
When is a building permit needed?
Before a building permit is issued, you will need to apply for a zoning permit. Building permits are needed for all residential and commercial additions, residential houses/mobile homes, commercial construction, decks/porches over 30 inches above grade, deck/porch roofs, structural changes to the roof, commercial roofing, pools, and accessory structures over 1,000 square feet.
Fee Schedule
When is a zoning permit needed?
When construction of 100 square feet or larger happens on your property. This includes but is not limited to sheds, gazebos, garages, greenhouses, spa/hot tubs, decks, porches, pools, roofs, residential additions, commercial buildings, mobile homes, residential houses, and any other type of structure that has a roof.
Fee Schedule
Whom do I contact regarding on lot sewage questions?
Michael Corle is the appointed Township Sewer Enforcement Officer and he can be reached at 412-600-5813.
How to obtain a zoning variance application?
Contact Clinton Bonetti at the Township Building for all variance information. The application can be found below.
How to apply for a Home Occupation Permit?
Contact Clinton Bonetti the Township Building for further support.
724-586-1165 option 2.
How do I apply for a New Commercial Sign?
Complete the new commercial sign application. Check out our current fee schedule for price details.
Fee Schedule
Contact Clinton Bonetti the Township Building for further support.
724-586-1165 option 2.
Where do I send a request for a Municipal No Lien Letter?
Your request can be made to Penn Township at 157 East Airport Road, Butler, PA 16002 along with the information pertaining to the property in question and a self addressed stamped envelope. Fees are $20 to be mailed or faxed back.
How can I find what zoning district I am located in?
We have a link to an official zoning map on the web site, but if for any reason you need further assistance please contact our office at 724-586-1165 option 2
How do I get a burning permit?
You must contact the police department at 724-586-1169 and leave your name, address, telephone number and the person who will be responsible to monitor the open burning. A copy of the Burning Ordinance (Ordinance 111) can be viewed in its entirety as a download on the police department section of the website.
Do I need a soliciting permit to sell goods door to door?
Yes, applications for a soliciting permit can be obtained under the police department permits section of the website, and are required to peddle goods, door to door or out of a roadside stand.
Is a permit required to install an alarm system in my home?
Yes, a permit must be obtained from the Police Department and renewed every 2 years in order to have an alarm system in your home. The cost is $15.00.