Mark Cypher, Zoning Officer
(717) 360-2928
Building Permit – no fee to apply; you’re fee will be determined after you submit all documentation.
What to do PRIOR to a Property Sale/Refinance on a home in West Newton Borough:
Please mail TWO checks made payable to:
West Newton Borough
112 South Water Street
West Newton, PA 15089
Municipal Lien Letter – $35.00 – payable to West Newton Borough
Occupancy Permit Application – $50.00— payable to West Newton Borough
Please contact Mark Cypher, Zoning Officer, at (717) 360-2928 to schedule, the Borough office will not schedule this.
Please contact Nicole Humenik, Tax Collector, at 724-872-0710 for tax certification – $35.00
Effective 7/1/2026, a CCTV/Dye Test is REQUIRED prior to Property Sale/Refinance. For the completion of a CCTV/DYE test the seller or Realtor MUST contact the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County (MAWC) at laterals@mawc.org or 724-755-5800.
Forms for CCTV/DYE Testing MUST be completed at least 30 days before the event with payment.
All forms and payments must be sent to MAWC – laterals@mawc.org or 724-755-5800. COST $350.00 – PAYABLE TO: MAWC
Code Enforcement
Jason Humenik – Code Enforcement Officer
Purpose – The lack of maintenance of properties, littering, improper storage of trash and rubbish, storage of inoperable vehicles, and accumulation of snow and ice are costly problems that negatively impact the public health, safety, and general welfare of the Borough residents and their guests, and contribute to the deterioration of property values in the Borough. These problems degrade the physical appearance of the Borough, which reduces business and tax revenue, inhibiting economic development. The quality of life and community pride of the citizens of the Borough are negatively impacted by the occurrences and existence of these activities. Recognizing these are community problems, the purpose of this Article is to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the Borough by helping to create a clean environment for the citizens of West Newton.