County Of Lehigh

Lehigh County is located in southeastern Pennsylvania in the area known as the Lehigh Valley, with the city of Allentown as its county seat. cities.

Lehigh County positioned in the corridor between Philadelphia and New York City, with quick and easy access to both of these major metropolitan areas. The area is accessible via I-78, Rt.22, Rt.309, Rt.33 or Rt.476 (Pennsylvania Turnpike). Lehigh County also has a thriving cultural scene, with stage theaters, art museums, and amusement park with world-class coasters and water slides, premier bicyc

le racing track, Class AAA minor league baseball, Lehigh Valley Zoo, historical sites, colleges and universities, and lots of arts and music festivals. Lehigh County neighbors the East Coast's major markets. Regular commuters realize the ultimate convenience of our central location and transportation options. The Lehigh Valley International Airport provides both commercial and private air facilitates. Lehigh Valley International Airport offers full-time customer service and non-stop flights to many U.S. Our "super highway and railway" networks and strategic geographic locations help make these markets 100 percent accessible. One-third of the U.S. population lives within a comfortable one day's drive, and one-half of Canadian businesses are within 500 miles. Our community is comprised of 347 square miles of rolling hills including over 18,000 acres of preserved farmland and a network of more than 17,000 acres of outdoor recreational parks that offer extensive leisure opportunities. Lehigh County’s Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) is committed to creating a vibrant Lehigh County by focusing on economic growth, revitalization of our cities and boroughs, regional partnerships with our twenty five municipalities, and enhancing the quality of life of our community. The Department’s grant and housing programs are designed to support high priority projects that enhance the quality of life, the arts and the community and our housing programs are designed to make housing safe, affordable and sustainable. Lehigh County works in conjunction with Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation (LVEDC), community organizations, other economic development groups and the Workforce Investment Board to help enhance programs and create opportunities in the County.

06/26/2026

06/26/2026

You're Invited!
America250PA Lehigh County invites you to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Liberty Legacy Gardens on July 4th.
Join us as we honor our Founding Fathers and celebrate the principles of liberty, opportunity, and self-government that shaped our nation 250 years ago. Be part of this meaningful community celebration as we commemorate America's 250th anniversary and the enduring promise of freedom.

06/24/2026

Fellow tenants of Lehigh County’s Cedar View independent living community gathered Tuesday to celebrate the 100th birthday of June Koch, who has lived at Cedar View for nearly a decade.

At the celebration, JR Reed, Executive Director of Lehigh County’s Office of Aging and Adult Services, presented a certificate on behalf of his office, and a proclamation from County Executive Josh Siegel.

The proclamation recapped June’s life, including how she arrived in the world via a home birth in Bethlehem. It noted that she was a waitress for a good majority of her life and shared that one of her most memorable work places was in Las Vegas.

Also noted was that she enjoys watching all sports - excluding golf!

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day!

06/19/2026

In observance of Juneteenth, the Lehigh County Government Center is closed today.

This day serves as a vital reminder of our commitment to equity and historical reflection. Let us continue fostering an inclusive environment.

06/18/2026

Press Release on Wednesday's technical difficulties during the Finance Committee meeting

06/18/2026

Check out these upcoming events funded by Lehigh County Drug & Alcohol

06/16/2026

🇺🇸 Celebrate 250 years of America with us at an epic Drone Show!🦅💙❤️

📅 Thursday, June 18th
⏰ 9:30pm
📍 Schnecksville Community Fair (455 Old Packhouse Rd, Schnecksville)

Join us for a one-of-a-kind sky-high tribute to 250 years of America and bring the whole family for a night you won’t forget! 🪑🧺👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Let’s light up the sky together 🇺🇸🎇🌟

**Please note: if we have to postpone the Drone Show due to inclement weather, we will notify the public Thursday morning.

06/16/2026

Executive Siegel held a press conference this morning to discuss legislation being introduced on June 24th to address interactions with ICE by county employees.

There was an audio failure during the conference, we were able to recover back up audio for members of the public who were interested in the full video.

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Telephone

+16107823000

Website

http://www.lehighcounty.org/

Address

17 S 7th Street
Allentown, PA
18101

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm