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Hazle Township
570.455.2039

Hazle Township
570.455.2039

Click here to read an important message from UGI about infrastructure improvements that will be taking place in Hazle Township.

Welcome to Hazle Township, Luzerne County, PA

Hazle Township is a quiet community in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, that surrounds the City of Hazleton. Residents of the township enjoy suburban living with all the conveniences of city life. Approximately 10,000 people live in a variety of neighborhoods and housing developments throughout the township. Stores, restaurants and recreational opportunities abound throughout the township and beyond.

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We support the Pennsylvania State Police!

The Pennsylvania State Police handle Hazle Township’s police calls from the Hazleton barracks in Valmont Industrial Park. Hazle Township officials have an excellent working relationship with the state police and thank the troopers for their continued coverage.
For non-emergency police matters, call Pennsylvania State Police Hazleton at (570) 459-3890.

Click the Swift 911 button below to add your contact information to our emergency notification list so you can be contacted with important information and announcements.

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About
Hazle Township

Economic Development

Public
Documents

Hazle Township Land Bank

Board Roster with Officers 

Robert Fiume, Chairman
Michael DeCosmo Sr., Vice Chairman
Anthony Grigouli, Secretary/Treasurer
John Chirico
James Montone

Attorney Jim Brando, Solicitor

Meeting Times and Dates 

January 8, 2026
February 5, 2026
March 5, 2026 - CANCELED
April 2, 2026 - CANCELED
May 7, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
June 4, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
July 2, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
August 6, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
September 3, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
October 1, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
November 5, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
December 3, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

Property List

No properties currently acquired.

Meeting Agendas

Click here to read the February 5, 2026 Meeting Agenda.
Click here to read the January 8, 2026 Meeting Agenda.
Click here to read the December 4, 2025 Meeting Agenda.
Click here to read the October 24, 2025 Meeting Agenda.
Click here to read the September 8, 2025 Meeting Agenda.

Documents and Forms

Hazle Township provides these forms for residents or those doing business in the township. Please download the form(s) you need, fill it out at your convenience and return it to the township at the address provided on the form(s).

 

Attention Residents of Eagle Rock Who Reside in Hazle Township

Permits are required for repairs (including new decks and deck repairs, roofs, retaining walls, structural alterations) and fences. And, occupancy permits are required when a property changes owners or tenants. If you have any questions, please contact the Zoning Officer, Chuck Krone at 570-455-2030 or 570-233-0126. See the links below to download the appropriate form.

Fence Permit Application

Repair Permit Application

Residential Occupancy Permit Application

 

Hazle Township Fee Schedule

License and Permit Application Forms

Sprinkler System Inspections and Fees form

Level 2 Option 1 Stormwater Package

Stormwater Ordinance 2011-8-8-1

Stormwater Management Permit Fee Schedule

New Commercial Building Permit Application

New Residential Building Permit Application

No Impact Home-Based Business Application

Home Occupation Application

Massage Parlor Application

Mobile Food Vendor Application

Nonconformance Certificate Forms

Political Signs Application

Repair, Alteration, Addition and Signs Permit Application Forms

Temporary Advertising Signs Application

Zoning Decision Appeal and Hearing Request Form

Other

Right-to-Know

Right-to-Know Request Form

For more information, contact:

Hazle Township
PO Box 506
Harleigh, PA 18225

Or e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

If you need assistance, please call our office at (570) 455-2030.

All documents are Adobe PDF files, which may be viewed for free using Adobe Reader.
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Welcome to Hazle Township, Luzerne County, PA

Hazle Township is a quiet community in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, that surrounds the City of Hazleton.

Residents of the township enjoy suburban living with all the conveniences of city life. Approximately 10,000 people live in a variety of neighborhoods and housing developments throughout the township.

Stores, restaurants and recreational opportunities abound throughout the township and beyond.

Facilities located in Hazle Township include the Hazleton Municipal Airport, the Church Hill Mall, the Hazleton Health & Wellness Center and part of the Laurel Mall.

Churches in Hazle Township can be found in a variety of faiths and denominations, including Faith United Church of Christ, Hazleton Community Church, Lattimer United Methodist Church and Welsh Congregational Church.

Hazle Township is part of the Hazleton Area School District, which serves about 10,000 students. Additionally, a number of students attend elementary and high school at private schools throughout the region.

Look through our website to learn more about Hazle Township and our services!

Act 32 Earned Income Tax Notice

As of January 1, 2012, EIT will be collected by Berkheimer.
Inquiries should be directed to this agency at PO Box 25130 Lehigh Valley, PA 18002-5130 or visit www.berk-e.com.