Highway Opening Permits

Highway Opening Permits are required for construction.

Township-owned roads require a Township Highway Opening Permit (HOP) to be filed and submitted before commencement of any work. See below for info on non-township-owned roads.

Dumpsters placed within the Township Right-of-Way also require a Township Highway Opening Permit (HOP) for Dumpster/PODs.

We’re modernizing our permitting and licensing process with OpenGov—a secure, easy-to-use online portal that puts everything in one place.

Apply online, pay online, request inspections, and track your application every step of the way. OpenGov brings greater transparency, convenience, and efficiency to how we serve our community.

Access OpenGov: https://upperdublinpa.portal.opengov.com/

You can still download the applicable application packet(s) underlined above for reference. If you have any questions about the new permitting system or general Township requirements, feel free to contact the Public Works Administrative Assistant, Rebecca Barrett at rbarrett@upperdublin.net

Processing Fee

As of September 3, 2024, a non-refundable processing fee will be added to all credit card transactions made through Upper Dublin Township (program registrations, permit fees, bulk trash payments, etc.). Processing fees are paid directly to a third-party credit card vendor and are not paid to the Township.

We accept the following major credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. To avoid a processing fee, the Township can accept payments via cash or check. 

Call Before You Dig!

All contractors must contact PA One Call - 811 before any excavation. Additionally, the Public Works Department must be notified 24-hours before the start of construction.

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Non-Township-Owned Roads

For information on obtaining Highway Opening Permits for State and County roads, please expand the respective menu items below.