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BOS-APRIL-5-2021-HEARING-MEETING-MINUTESDownload - [Ordinance 1 2014 Fixing Tax Rates](https://pennforesttownship.org/ordinance-1-2014-fixing-tax-rates/) - ORDINANCE-NO-1-OF-2014-FIXING-TAX-RATES-2014Download - [January 7th 2019 - Minutes](https://pennforesttownship.org/january-7th-2019/) - January 2019 MINUTESDownload - [January 6th 2020 - Meeting](https://pennforesttownship.org/january-6th-2020-meeting/) - January 6th 2020-AGENDADownload January 6th 2020-MINUTESDownload - [January 6th 2020 - Reorganization](https://pennforesttownship.org/january-6th-2020-reorganization/) - January 6th 2020-REORGANIZATIONDownload - [January 10th 2020 - Special Meeting](https://pennforesttownship.org/january-10th-2020-special-meeting/) - January 10th 2020-SPECIAL-MTG-MINUTESDownload - [February 3rd 2020 - Meeting](https://pennforesttownship.org/february-3rd-2020-meeting/) - February 3rd 2020-AGENDADownload February 3rd 2020-MINUTESDownload - [March 2nd 2020 - Meeting](https://pennforesttownship.org/march-2nd-2020-meeting/) - 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August 3rd 2020-AGENDADownload August 3rd 2020-MINUTESDownload - [August 17th 2020 - Special Meeting](https://pennforesttownship.org/august-17th-2020-special-meeting/) - August 17th 2020 -SPECIAL-MTG-AGENDADownload August 17th 2020-SPECIAL-MTG-MINUTESDownload - [September 8th 2020 - Public Hearing](https://pennforesttownship.org/september-8th-2020-public-hearing/) - September 8th 2020-PUBLIC-HEARING-AGENDADownload September 8th 2020-PUBLIC-HEARING-MINUTESDownload - [September 30th 2020 - Special Meeting - Agenda](https://pennforesttownship.org/september-30th-2020-special-meeting-agenda/) - September 30 2020-SPECIAL-MTG-AGENDADownload - [September 30th 2020 -Special Meeting Minutes](https://pennforesttownship.org/september-30th-2020-special-meeting-minutes/) - BOS-2020-09-30-SPECIAL-MTG-MINUTESDownload - [October 5th 2020 - Agenda](https://pennforesttownship.org/october-5th-2020-agenda/) - October 2020-AGENDADownload - [November 2nd 2020 - Minutes](https://pennforesttownship.org/november-2nd-2020-minutes/) - November 2nd 2020-MINUTESDownload - [November 2nd 2020 - Public Hearing](https://pennforesttownship.org/november-2nd-2020-public-hearing/) - November 2nd 2020 -PUBLIC HEARING MINUTESDownload - [November 25th 2020 - Special Meeting](https://pennforesttownship.org/november-25th-2020-special-meeting/) - November 25th - 2029 -SPECIAL-MTG-MINUTESDownload - [December 7th 2020 - Minutes](https://pennforesttownship.org/december-7th-2020-minutes/) - December 7th - 2020 -MINUTESDownload - [December 7th 2020 - Agenda](https://pennforesttownship.org/december-7th-2020-agenda/) - December 7th - 2020 -AGENDADownload - [January 7th 2019 - Agenda](https://pennforesttownship.org/january-7th-2019-agenda/) - January 7th - 2019-AGENDADownload - [ORDINANCE NO. 1 OF 2015 - PSATS Unemployment Compensation](https://pennforesttownship.org/ordinance-no-1-of-2015-psats-unemployment-compensation/) - ORDINANCE-NO-1-OF-2015-PSATS-Unemployment-Compensation-1Download - [ORDINANCE NO 1 OF 2018 Joint Municipal UCC Amendment](https://pennforesttownship.org/ordinance-no-1-of-2018-joint-municipal-ucc-amendment/) - 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[RESOLUTION NO 21 OF 2020 DECLARATION OF DISASTER EXTENDED 1-4-2021](https://pennforesttownship.org/resolution-no-21-of-2020-declaration-of-disaster-extended-1-4-2021/) - RESOLUTION-NO-21-OF-2020-DECLARATION-OF-DISASTER-EXTENDED-1-4-2021Download - [RESOLUTION NO 20 OF 2020 DECLARATION OF DISASTER 8-3-2020](https://pennforesttownship.org/resolution-no-20-of-2020-declaration-of-disaster-8-3-2020/) - RESOLUTION-NO-20-OF-2020-DECLARATION-OF-DISASTER-8-3-2020Download - [RESOLUTION NO. 19 OF 2020 - Transfer Funds- Sanitaition to General](https://pennforesttownship.org/resolution-no-19-of-2020-transfer-funds-sanitaition-to-general/) - RESOLUTION-NO-19-OF-2020-TRANSFER-FUNDS-SANITATION-TO-GENERALDownload - [ORDINANCE NO. 2 OF 2021 - Short Term Rental Ordinance Licensing & Regulation](https://pennforesttownship.org/ordinance-no-2-of-2021-short-term-rental-ordinance-licensing-regulation/) - ORDINANCE-NO-2-2021-STRDownload - [ORDINANCE NO. 1 OF 2021 - Short Term Rental Ordinance Amendment](https://pennforesttownship.org/ordinance-no-1-of-2021-short-term-rental-ordinance-amendment/) - ORDINANCE-NO-1-2021-STRDownload - [December 28th 2020 - Special Meeting Minutes](https://pennforesttownship.org/december-28th-2020-special-meeting-minutes/) - BOS-2020-12-28-SPECIAL-MTG-MINUTESDownload - [December 28th 2020 - Special Meeting Agenda](https://pennforesttownship.org/december-28th-2020-special-meeting-agenda/) - BOS-2020-12-28-SPECIAL-MTG-AGENDADownload - [May 3rd 2021 - Agenda](https://pennforesttownship.org/may-3rd-2021-agenda/) - BOS-2021-05-03-AGENDADownload - [Hello world!](https://pennforesttownship.org/hello-world/) - Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! ## Pages - [Penn Forest Township](https://pennforesttownship.org/) - Public Notices Tree Trimming on Township Roads will start on 11/1/23 and last for several months. Please use the below link for all online permitting https://townshippennforestcarbonpa.viewpointcloud.com/ The Transfer Station will be OPEN on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 8am.-4:00pm. The Transfer Station is now CLOSED for all listed holidays. Credit Card Payments Made in Office or - [Documents](https://pennforesttownship.org/documents/) - Penn Forest Township Documents Penn Forest Township Welcome Letter 911 Address Verification Request No Lien Letter Moving Permit DEED CHANGE Complaint Form Penn Fire Co.#1 Reflective Address Order Form Penn Fire Co #2 Reflective Addresss Order Form Employment Application 2024 Budget PROOF OF AUTHORIZATION FORM Vendor Application and Payment form Craft Fair ZHB Entry of - [Supervisor Minutes](https://pennforesttownship.org/supervisor-minutes/) - Minutes from 2026 January 5th 2026-Reorganization Meeting Agenda January 5th 2026-Reorganization Meeting Minutes January 5th 2026-Regular Meeting Agenda January 5th 2026- Amended Meeting Agenda January 5th 2026-Regular Meeting Minutes January 12th 2026-Special Meeting Agenda January 12th 2026-Special Meeting Minutes February 2nd 2026-Meeting Agenda February 2nd 2026-Meeting Minutes February 24th 2026-Public Meeting February 24th 2026-Meeting Minutes - [Planning Commission Minutes](https://pennforesttownship.org/planning-commission-meeting/) - Minutes from 2026 JANUARY 28, 2026-AGENDA JANUARY 28, 2026-MINUTES FEBRUARY 23, 2026-AGENDA FEBRUARY 23, 2026-MINUTES MARCH 23, 2026-AGENDA MARCH 23, 2026-MINUTES APRIL 27, 2026-AGENDA APRIL 27, 2026-MINUTES MAY 27, 2026-AGENDA MAY 27, 2026-MINUTES JUNE 22, 2026-AGENDA JUNE 22, 2026-MINUTES JULY 27, 2026-AGENDA JULY 27, 2026-MINUTES AUGUST 24, 2026-AGENDA Minutes from 2025 January 27th 2025-Agenda January - [Tax Collector](https://pennforesttownship.org/tax-collector/) - Tax Collectors Office The Tax Collectors Office will be closed on June 18th, June 20th, and July 18th Penn Forest Township residents will be receiving spring tax bills via the mail. In April, residents will receive the tax bill for Carbon County. The Supervisors approved zero (0) mills for municipal taxes in 2026 so residents - [Short Term Rentals](https://pennforesttownship.org/short-term-rentals/) - Please read and follow the process below to properly register your property as a Short-Term Rental: Please take a moment to review the Ordinances provided below. Complete and submit your annual “Short-Term Rental License Registration” with the required documentation. The annual license registration application and payment can only be submitted through the website. The website - [Penn Forest Park](https://pennforesttownship.org/penn-forest-park/) - Penn Forest Recreational Park General Information The Penn Forest Recreational Park provides the community with many opportunities for groups and individuals to participate in physical activity, for families and the community to gather and socialize, or for some just a simple respite. Penn Forest Recreational Park is both a sports center and a recreational area - [Building and Zoning](https://pennforesttownship.org/building-and-zoning/) - Building and Zoning Applications Building and Zoning applications for the following: Building Permit, Zoning Permit, Zoning Hearing Board, and Subdivision and Land Development are submittable online at the below link. https://townshippennforestcarbonpa.viewpointcloud.com/ Applications for driveway permits (driveway on township road) are available in the documents section below. Building & Zoning Information and Documents Do you have - [Transfer Station](https://pennforesttownship.org/transfer-station/) - PENN FOREST TOWNSHIP Transfer Station Garbage Fees 88 Transfer Station Road Jim Thorpe Pa 18229 Yearly Garbage Permit Card January 1, 2026 thru December 31, 2026 The Transfer Station/Garbage Fee invoices will be mailed during November 2025. If you do not receive an invoice by November 30th please call the Municipal Building 570-325-2768 or 570-325-2769 - [PFT Park Forms](https://pennforesttownship.org/pft-park-forms/) - Forms & Applications Recreation Field Reservation Form Food Truck Application EVENT REQUEST FORMS NON-FOOD VENDOR APPLICATION FORM CRAFT FAIR VENDOR APPLICATION FORM - [Contact Us](https://pennforesttownship.org/contact-us/) - Penn Forest Township Contact Information 2010 State Route 903 Jim Thorpe, PA 18229Phone: 570-325-2768 or 570-325-2769Building/Zoning 570-325-2760Fax: 570-325-8230E-mail: secretary@pennforesttownship.orgOffice Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PMTransfer Station: 570-325-3016 Emergency Services Penn Forest Township residents have access to 9-1-1 emergency services. Dial 911 in an emergency, but only in an emergency. If you need - [Ordinances and Resolutions](https://pennforesttownship.org/ordinance-and-resolutions/) - Penn Forest Township Code Penn Forest Township has organized our ordinances into a comprehensive code, which is accessible via the following link: Penn Forest Township Code Resolutions 2023 Resolutions 2022 Resolutions 2020 Resolutions 1999 Resolutions 1995 RESOLUTION NO. 2 OF 1995-REGULATION SOLID WASTE Resolutions 1994 RESOLUTION NO. 3 OF 1994-REGULATION SOLID WASTE RESOLUTION NO. 4 - [Right to Know](https://pennforesttownship.org/right-to-know/) - Right To Know Act Penn Forest Township Office of Open Records Open Records OfficerPenn Forest Township Board of Supervisors Office2010 State Route 903Jim Thorpe, PA 18229Phone: 570-325-2768Fax: 570-325-8230 Right-To-Know requests are submittable online at the below link: Right-To-Know Request Application Penn Forest Township Office of Open Records has been established in order to comply with - [Sewage](https://pennforesttownship.org/sewage/) - Sewage Applications are available at the link below. https://townshippennforestcarbonpa.portal.opengov.com/categories/1072 If you are interested in requesting a septic file, please submit the Right to Know Request form below. https://townshippennforestcarbonpa.viewpointcloud.com/categories/1079/record-types/6427 Sewage Enforcement Officer Scott J. 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(SEO #01716) Call 610.217.5944 to schedule an inspection email: sbrown@hanovereng.com Sewage hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday email sewage - [Calendar of Events](https://pennforesttownship.org/calendar-of-events/) - **Meeting Dates are subject to change- Please check the Public Notices on the front page January 2023 January 3, 2023- Reorganization Mtg 6 pm & Monthly Board Of Supervisors Meeting - 7 pm January 5, 2023 - Zoning Hearing Board - 7 pm January 18, 2023- Park & Recreation Meeting - 6:30pm January 23, 2023- - [Emergency Operations Plan](https://pennforesttownship.org/emergency-operations-plan/) - Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)_2022 - [Development Maps](https://pennforesttownship.org/development-maps/) - Bear Creek Lakes Beltsville Lake Estates-Map Deer-View Hickory Run Forest-Map Indian-Mountain-Lakes Jonas Mountain Estates Map Laurel Woods Clinton Acres Marty Axman Map Mt Pocahontas Palmerton Hunting Fishing Club Penn Forest Acres Penn Forest Streams Pleasant Valley West Rds West of Trails Rhodo Mtn Estates Roads West of 903 Stone Ridge Estates Stony Creek Acres & ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://pennforesttownship.org/category/uncategorized/) - [2021 BOS Minutes](https://pennforesttownship.org/category/2021-bos-minutes/) - [2020 BOS Minutes](https://pennforesttownship.org/category/2020-bos-minutes/) - [2019 BOS Minutes](https://pennforesttownship.org/category/2019-bos-minutes/) - [Ordinance.21](https://pennforesttownship.org/category/ordinance-21/) - [Ordinance.20](https://pennforesttownship.org/category/ordinance-20/) - [Ordinance.19](https://pennforesttownship.org/category/ordinance-19/) - [Ordinance.18](https://pennforesttownship.org/category/ordinance-18/) - [Ordinance.15](https://pennforesttownship.org/category/ordinance-15/) - [Ordinance.14](https://pennforesttownship.org/category/ordinance-14/) - [Ordinance.03](https://pennforesttownship.org/category/ordinance-03/) - [Ordinance.12](https://pennforesttownship.org/category/ordinance-12/) - [Short Term Rentals](https://pennforesttownship.org/category/short-term-rentals/)