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Hazle Township
570.455.2039
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.
Economic Development
Services overview
Coming soon. List of services.
2013 Electronics Collections
The 2013 Electronics Recycling Collections will be held Saturday, June 8th at the Butler Township Fire Hall and Saturday, June 15th at the Hanover Area Jr./Sr. High School.
Building Department
Building Inspectors
Gary Sanzi
Phone: (570) 233-0121
Dan Igo
Phone: (570) 233-0005
Scott Kostician
Phone: (570) 233-0699
Hazle Township is dedicated to ensuring the safety of homes and buildings constructed here. The Building Department is responsible for ensuring standards are met in all construction in Hazle Township.
Inspections are based on the International Construction Codes (ICC). Hazle Township has adopted the Uniform Construction Code (UCC), which is being mandated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania under Act 45. Hazle Township also has amendments included as part of the ICC codes.
At present, 11 inspections are required during the construction or major renovation of any structure. These inspections consist of footer, foundation, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, ice shield, framing (rough and finished), wallboard and final inspections. In addition, energy code compliance and fire code inspection is required on any new structure before occupancy.
Electrical inspections have been expanded to include a Utility Service inspection, which will be done with the rough-in inspection. The fee is included in the permit cost.
The Building Inspection Office is available from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday.
View forms and permit applications on the Documents/Forms page.
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!