Municipal Government

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.

2024 Disclosure Statement of the Pension Trust

Please click here to read the 2024 Disclosure Statement of the Pension Trust.

Comprehensive Plan

Greater Hazleton Area Thrive 2035.comp.plan Part1 The City of Hazleton, West Hazleton Borough, and Hazle Township are in the final stages of completing a multi-municipal comprehensive plan.

A comprehensive plan is a tool that communities use to plan for their future. It starts by describing a community’s vision for their character and quality of life.

The plan is a policy guide for and use, development, and land conservation that aligns with the community’s ten-year goals.

The Township is accepting public comments on the plan through March 27, 2026.

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Click here to view the Comprehensive Plan.

Welcome to Hazle Township, Luzerne County, PA

Hazle Township supervisors 11 Welcome to our site from the Hazle Township Supervisors, from left, Dennis Dudeck (Vice Chairman), Jim Montone (Chairman), and Francis Boyarski (Secretary/Treasurer).

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, 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!