Commonly Asked Questions For Hopewell Township

Q: How do I know when a burn ban is in effect?
A: Burn ban will be posted when in effect.

Q: What are the rules on burning?
A: Burning rules are in our ordinance numbers as listed below

     7-202 Burn Ban
     7-103 Prohibited Burning
     7-104 Permitted Fires

Q Who do I contact for pot holes or other road maintenance?
A If the road affected is a State Road please call PennDOT 800-FIX-ROAD or file a complaint via the website http://www.penndot.gov/Pages/AlertDetails.aspx. Otherwise call the Township at 717-993-2027

Q: Recycling?
A: YCSWA.com or under our trash/recycling page

Q: Dead Animals?
A: PA Game Commission – 814-432-3187
PennDOT – 800-FIX-ROAD

Q: Can I have an in-Home Occupation?
A: Ordinance 27-1032 {53} Home Occupation

Q: How long for a building permit?
A: Approximately 15 business days once application and payment are submitted. If third party agency is needed may take up to 21 business days

Q: School/Township and Property Tax questions?
A: See Tax page