Welcome

Welcome to the Borough of Bell Acres established on March 14, 1960. Population is approximately 1,350. Bell Acres Borough is 5.5 square miles and is located in Allegheny County, conveniently located 20 miles from downtown Pittsburgh, PA. It is comprised of mainly single family homes, two parks, a premier youth recreational facility, and numerous hiking trails.

Monday June 9, 2025 Public Hearing Agenda

Monday June 9, 2025 Council Meeting Agenda

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Borough of Bell Acres will conduct public hearings to take public comment on two Cable Franchise Agreement Renewals at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 9, 2025 at the Big Sewickley Creek Volunteer Fire Company, 1850 Big Sewickley Creek Road, Sewickley, PA 15143. The purposes of the public hearings are to present and discuss the Comcast Cable Franchise 10-Year Agreement Renewal, the Verizon Cable Franchise 5-Year Agreement Renewal, review the performance of Comcast and Verizon during the current franchise term, and identify the future cable-related community needs and interests. All residents are invited to attend and participate.

PA Environmental Hearing Board Appeal Update

Allegheny County Disaster Preparedness Survey flyer 

Calling All Gardening Enthusiasts

Allegheny County Traffic Study

 ORDINANCE INFORMATION

Ordinance 321 – No Parking

Columbia Gas Project

PennEnergy Permit Notices 7-19-2024

Press Release – LSA Grant Award

One-Time Boost to Property Tax Rent Rebate Program

QVCOG Drop-Off Yard Waste Program

QVCOG Glass Recycling 365 days per year!

QVCOG Glass Recyling Rules

Donations for the Bell Acres food bank will be accepted at the Big Sewickley Creek VFD.
Please leave your unexpired donation in the foyer entrance to the banquet hall during daylight hours.
Food boxes will be delivered on Wednesday.
If you need assistance or would like to help, please contact the Big Sewickley Creek VFD.

Due to the Coronavirus situation, and out of an abundance of caution, please be advised that the Bell
Acres Borough has taken steps to limit the exposure or possible spread of the Coronavirus within our
community. We have no greater responsibility than to protect the safety, health, and welfare of our
community.
Therefore, Effective March 16, 2020, the Borough Municipal Building is closed to the public until further notice. Our staff is working and available. If you need to contact the Borough Staff, please call (412) 741-5448.
The Bell Acres Police Department will be handling non-emergency calls via phone, in order to limit
exposure. If you need to speak with a Police Officer for non-emergencies, please call (412) 741-3010.
For emergencies, please call 911.