Mt. Lebanon Municipal Building, 710 Washington Road — The building is open to the public on a limited scale. To report an emergency, call 9-1-1. For general questions, call our switchboard at 412-343-3400 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Visit the RESOURCES tab for a list of common reasons to visit and what you can do instead.

Mt. Lebanon Recreation Center, 900 Cedar Blvd. — Closed until further notice. 

Swim Center - closed for 2020 season

Camp Chippeewee, Summer Playground Camp,  Public Safety Camp, Sportz Zone — cancelled

Senior Luncheons — cancelled until further notice

Mt. Lebanon Public Library, 16 Castle Shannon Blvd. — The Mt. Lebanon Public Library is grateful to its patrons for returning materials and staff is working hard to re-shelve materials and return others to their home libraries when our delivery service resumes. We also thank you for taking advantage of our many virtual programs.

The municipality is closely monitoring all available information and taking the appropriate steps to ensure the safety of employees, residents and the public. 

Mt. Lebanon Public Safety Center, 555 Washington Road — Closed for all tours, fingerprinting, Call 9-1-1 for emergency or if you need to talk to a police officer. The non-emergency fire department number is 412-343-3402. If you must visit the PSC, use the vestibule in the back of the building by the parking lot.

Medical Rescue Team South Authority, 315 Cypress Way — Station visitors are limited to essential activities. 

Allegheny County  — Follow this link to read about the county’s operational changes, including the jails, parks, courts and department of elections.

Other Events

• The Mt. Lebanon Artists Market, scheduled for October 3 and 4, presented by the Mt. Lebanon Partnership, has been cancelled.
• The Pumpkin Patch Parade has been cancelled for 2020.
  
  
  

Municipal Services

Capacity limits for Mt. Lebanon facilities:

When we determine occupancy limits for Mt. Lebanon buildings, we refer to the current state regulations as a guide. The state’s data is based on a formula that takes maximum occupancy into account. However, we are taking a cautious approach to ensure the safety of our residents, staff and users of the facility, and we reserve the right to make future adjustments based on conditions and progress of the pandemic. 

Mt. Lebanon Public Library: 25 people

Mt. Lebanon Ice Rink: 60 people

Mt. Lebanon Recreation Center classes and programs: Varies, based on program

Tennis Clinics: 6 people per court

Tennis Court Reservations: Singles or doubles 

Mt. Lebanon Municipal Building, 710 Washington Road — 

• The Municipal Building, 710 Washington Road, is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for tasks that cannot be handled online. Most questions you have or paperwork you need to file can be done online at www.mtlebanon.org. We ask that you check there first before coming in. Tax bills and other payments can be made in the boxes on the outside of the building.

  If you do need to come inside, masks are required (unless you have a health condition that prohibits it) and will be provided to you if you do not have one. Physical distancing of at least six feet between other building guests and staff is also required. The lobby is open with an information kiosk and phone list so you can complete your tasks with the least amount of contact with others, to protect the safety of our visitors and staff.  Please observe all posted signs and warnings. We do reserve the right to re-close facilities if we find public behavior to be detrimental to health and safety. We appreciate all your contributions to keeping Mt. Lebanon safe.

• Block parties are back! Individuals filing for permits must fill out an additional release. To apply for a block party permit, you may complete the application and pay online at mylebo.mtlebanon.org or you may download the application and send it in with your check.

• The Mt. Lebanon Inspections Office is following these guidelines for all construction projects in the Municipality: Beginning May 1, all businesses in the construction industry in the Commonwealth, including those in new construction, renovation and repair, as well as land subdivision and design-related field activities are permitted to maintain in-person operations pursuant to the Governor’s and Secretary of Health’s April 20, 2020 amendments to the Business Closure Orders so long as their activities strictly adhere to this guidance. Construction projects previously granted an exemption to continue in-person operations may continue operations but must adhere to this guidance.
  
  Permit applications will be accepted by mail or by a drop box in the rear vestibule of the Municipal Building. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received. Approved applications will be mailed, as the office is still closed to the public.
  Additional information available here.

Mt. Lebanon recreation activities, athletic fields, courts and playgrounds —

• The Indoor Tennis Association operates the Mt. Lebanon Tennis Center until May 1, 2021. Here is the Return to Play Plan for the Bubbles.
• Mt. Lebanon Tennis Clinics and Private Tennis Lessons have resumed. Review the Return to Play Plan COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidelines.
• The Recreation Department will be gradually opening some group classes and camps over the next few weeks. Check the program schedule for details.  
• The Mt. Lebanon Ice Rink is open for limited operation, including rentals and skate lessons. Many rules have changed and safety behavior, such as physical distancing and mask wearing, are required. Details on the ice center and figure skating are available here
• Mt. Lebanon municipal and school district sport courts, including basketball courts, tennis courts in smaller parks and schools, bocce courts, volleyball courts, athletic fields, tracks and batting cages, are open for individual or household use only. No pickup games or organized team play or practice is permitted.
• The Mt. Lebanon Golf Course is open for play with an entirely new set of rules to guarantee the safety of golfers and staff. For details, click here.
• The Mt. Lebanon Tennis Center is open, with new safety rules and procedures. You can register for court time right now! For details and online court reservations, click here.
• The platform tennis courts are now open, with new rules and procedures. To sign up and get all the info, click here.
• Pavilions are open. Reserve online today.
• Municipal and school playgrounds are open. Here are the rules:

  *Maximum of 25 people at one time

  * Please limit your time if others are waiting

  * Playgrounds are NOT sanitized regularly. Please bring your own hand sanitizer

  * Avoid touching your face.

  * Follow physical distancing guidelines and remain at least six feet apart.

  PLAY AT YOUR OWN RISK

Mt. Lebanon Public Library - 

The Mt. Lebanon Public Library, 16 Castle Shannon Boulevard, will expand services starting Monday, September 28, including browsing and computer use by reservation. For hours, available services and other details, go to https://mtlebanonlibrary.org/.../Current-Services-Updates.

Mt. Lebanon Public Safety — 

• Overnight onstreet parking is not permitted between 2 and 6 a.m.   If you have a special circumstance like driveway construction or you have exhausted all off-street parking options for the evening, you may request permission by putting in a service request at mylebo.mtlebanon.org. Soon, other parking services will begin to return to normal.
• The Mt. Lebanon Police Department is resuming child car seat inspections. The inspections are by appointment only at 412-343-4068. The officer will wear a mask and observe physical distancing...and you will need to as well.

Allegheny County  — Follow this link to read about the county’s operational changes, including the jails, parks, courts and department of elections.

Other items

• Trick or Treat is not a municipally-sponsored event so it is up to you and your family to make the best decision for you. If you are participating, Mt. Lebanon’s tradition is for Trick or Treat to be Halloween night, Saturday, October 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. 
  
  Please follow all CDC guidelines for masking and please stay at least six feet apart. Try to limit your group size and consider placing your Halloween treats outside in a bowl on your porch or at the end of your driveway to keep that social distance. Wear a mask if you choose to hand out treats at the door. Sanitize or wash those hands and stay home if you’re not feeling well.  
  

• The Mt. Lebanon Partnership Uptown Farmers’ Market will be open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon.
• Mt. Lebanon Farmers Market starts June 3, Mt Lebanon United  Lutheran Church, 975 Washington Road, 4 to 7 p.m.

Call or email the municipality with your questions and requests. 

To report an emergency call 9-1-1

For general inquiries, call 412-343-3400

Do not hesitate to call 9-1-1 if you are having a medical emergency because you fear catching COVID-19 at the hospital. Hospitals are taking extra steps to ensure your safety. St. Clair Hospital has a triage line, 412-942-2600, available weekdays, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., to help and direct patients who feel they might have COVID-19. People who suspect they have COVID-19 should not report to the hospital without calling their personal physician, hospital triage or 9-1-1 first. 

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Secretary of Health Rachel Levine has signed an order declaring that masks must be worn throughout all public areas of Pennsylvania. There are some exceptions. Please see the order: https://www.governor.pa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/20200701-SOH-Universal-Face-Coverings-Order.pdf

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Neighborhood Aid

Mt. Lebanon and Dormont residents in need of help as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic can get assistance from Neighborhood Aid, a newly organized group of municipal and borough staff and volunteers. 

A call to 412-253-4104, weekdays from 9 to 5, or a visit to neighborhoodaid.org will connect residents with a customer service representative versed in the vast array of available services, including help with obtaining food and medication, financial assistance, business resources and general information. Volunteers also are available for errands for those who cannot or should not leave their homes to get urgently needed supplies. 

The service is free, although residents are expected to pay for any purchases requested. The service will continue as long as the need exists. 

Sign up to get alerts

Now is a good time to make sure you’re signed up to receive alerts. Should any situation become life-threatening, we will send alerts via LeboEmergency. For general corona virus updates that may affect you we will send a LeboALERT.

Municipal Resources

Mt. Lebanon Municipal Building, 710 Washington Road — 

The Municipal Building, 710 Washington Road, is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for tasks that cannot be handled online. Most questions you have or paperwork you need to file can be done online at www.mtlebanon.org. We ask that you check there first before coming in. Tax bills and other payments can be made in the boxes on the outside of the building.

If you do need to come inside, masks are required (unless you have a health condition that prohibits it) and will be provided to you if you do not have one. Physical distancing of at least six feet between other building guests and staff is also required. The lobby is open with an information kiosk and phone list so you can complete your tasks with the least amount of contact with others, to protect the safety of our visitors and staff.  Please observe all posted signs and warnings. We do reserve the right to re-close facilities if we find public behavior to be detrimental to health and safety. We appreciate all your contributions to keeping Mt. Lebanon safe.

Tax

You may pay your Mt. Lebanon tax bills and fees (storm water, property tax and sewerage, etc.) in the labeled box outside the municipal building.

COVID-19: 2020 Tax Considerations - changes to tax due dates for EIT and Real Estate Tax.

Earned Income and Net Profits Tax

The new due date for 2019 Final Returns and 1st quarter 2020 Estimated Payments for individuals is JULY 15, 2020.

In line with the Commonwealth’s and Federal Government’s decision to extend the due date for the filing of 2019 year-end returns, the Municipality and School District have affirmed our tax collection committee’s decision to extend the due date to July 15, 2020 in the best interest of our taxpayers and tax professionals.

2020 Real Estate Taxes

The Municipality has decided to extend the real estate tax face collection period to December 31, 2020. This three (3) month extension means our taxpayers will not accrue any penalty if they pay the face amount by 12/31/20. Pending School Board approval on May 18, 2020, the School District’s installment plan will change from three (3) to four (4) payments. The new payment dates are as follows.

Municipal Due Dates

2% Discount Period: June 1, 2020 - July 31, 2020

Face Period: August 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Penalty Period: After December 31, 2020

School District Due Dates
2% Discount Period: June 1, 2020 - July 31, 2020
Face Period: August 1, 2020 - September 30, 2020
Penalty Period: After September 30, 2020

School District Only - Installment Plan

1/4 Face Due September 30, 2020

1/4 Face Due October 31, 2020

1/4 Face Due November 30, 2020

1/4 Face Due February 28, 2021

eCheck Payment Option
In order to mitigate check processing and other mail contact for our staff, the Municipality and School District are encouraging all taxpayers who wish to pay by check to use our payment portal to pay by eCheck. Both taxing bodies are waiving any eCheck fees. An eCheck drafts directly from your check or savings account in 1-2 business days. Please visit https://mylebo.mtlebanon.org/ for more this payment option.

Parking

All parking services have returned to normal operating procedures.  We encourage you to pay with a credit/debit card either at the self-service pay kiosk or at the exit gate whenever possible to limit the need for you and our staff to handle cash. Such stations will be sanitized in accordance with CDC guidelines.  

Public Information

If you have questions, call 412-343-3407 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. All messages left by 3 p.m. will be returned within two hours. If you have questions about Mt. Lebanon Magazine, you may email Editor in Chief Laura Pace Lilley at lpace@mtlebanon.org. Billing inquiries should be sent to Amy Martin at amartin@mtlebanon.org.

Library

Check our website, www.mtlebanonlibrary.org, for the most up-to-date information and virtual programs.

Public Works

Dye tests

Dye test results for real estate transfers may be dropped off in the box in the lobby of the building.

Street opening permits/Sidewalk opening permits

Block party permits

Block parties are back! Individuals filing for permits must fill out an additional release. To apply for a block party permit, you may complete the application and pay online at mylebo.mtlebanon.org or you may download the application and send it in with your check.

To report trash or recycling misses, please leave a message at:
412-343-3400 or You can also submit an electronic request on myLebo. 

For animal-related emergencies, including roadkill, please call:
South Hills Cooperative Animal Control- 9-1-1

For Amusement Device Permits, please call:
Amy Kostelich- 412-343-4016, akostelich@mtlebanon.org

For Dumpsters on Street Permits, please call:
Police Traffic- 412-343-4086

For Fire Alarm Permits, please call:
412-343-3402 or click http://mtlfd.org/codes-and-construction/forms-and-permits/)

Solicitor Permits - Not available during outbreak 

Health Resources 

Have questions, concerns or just need more information? 

Call the 24/7 COVID-19 Hotline at 1-888-856-2774. Language services are available.

Rumors and misinformation can be destructive and can even cause harmful behaviors that increase personal and public health risks. ACHD has created a page dedicated to addressing many rumors about COVID-19 at: https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Health-Department/Resources/COVID-19/Rumor-Control.aspx 

Worried? Check out the CDC’s coronavirus symptom checker. 

Johns Hopkins COVID-19 webcasts

stclair.org

mrtsa.com

Pennsylvania Department of Health

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 

Mask up the right way

Help with Everything

Allegheny County Official COVID-19 Hotline with United Way/211

888-856-2774

24/7 Trained call center for all county questions including financial help, food assistance, and unemployment compensation.

Business Resources

Mt. Lebanon Commercial Districts Manager Eric Milliron has compiled some helpful links for businesses looking for resources.

https://dced.pa.gov/resources/

Commonwealth of PA Assistance

Covid-19 Working Capital Access Program (CWCA) - This is a loan program to assist with working capital needs. $60M has been moved to this new program. Businesses can apply this week. The loan must be applied for through a certified economic development organization (CEDO). In southwestern Pennsylvania, that would be the Pittsburgh Economic and Industrial Development Corp., the Regional Industrial Development Corporation of Southwestern Pennsylvania, The Progress Fund, North Side Industrial Development Co./Riverside Center for Innovation, or the Southwestern Pennsylvania Corp.  From what I have been able to determine you can reach out to any of the five (5) CEDOs charged to Allegheny County. Following are helpful links to understanding if this program is right for you:

CWCA "Cheat Sheet"  

CWCA Overview + Guidelines  

Certified Economic Development Organizations (CEDOs) in Allegheny County  

CWCA Article  

Financial Help

The PA state legislature allocated $150 million for renters and $25 million for homeowners and renters who are in danger of losing their homes due to COVID-19 issues. For renters, not all landlords have been able or willing to provide assistance, and for property owners, some mortgage companies likewise were limited in their relief. Get information at PHFA.ORG.

Duquesne Light 

To ease the burden placed on customers as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Duquesne Light is extending its discontinuation of shutoffs and waiving late fees until at least June 1, 2020. Additionally, they have proactively expanded the eligibility for our Hardship Fund, meaning over 152,000 customers may now qualify for payment assistance on their electric bills. Duquesne Light also made an additional $750,000 available to support customers through the Dollar Energy Fund.  

Unemployment Help

Food Resources

The county has posted a food distribution map to identify available food resources. The map is searchable by a variety of fields, and includes descriptions, eligibility and contact information for many of the sites. It includes school “grab & go” sites, food pantries and other options and is regularly updated. The map can be found at https://tinyurl.com/pghfoodmap. It is also available at bit.ly/ACHDcovid-19 under Help for Residents.

Pennsylvania State Resources

Where to find Pennsylvania government services while practicing social distancing:

• File for unemployment compensation: bit.ly/3a2qARW
• Talk to a mental health professional: text PA to 741-741
• Apply for Medicaid: on.pa.gov/compass
• Apply for SNAP: on.pa.gov/compass
• Apply for WIC: Call 1-800-942-9467
• Get help with home heating costs: on.pa.gov/LIHEAP
• Access driver services: dmv.pa.gov/online-services
• Go to pa.gov for more information.

Emergency Resources

Does your family have a plan for emergencies?

Here are two good places to start:

ready.gov

fema.gov

Helpful links

Mt. Lebanon School District Information

SHIM - South Hills Interfaith Movement

NextPittsburgh’s Pittsburgh Guide  includes ways to help and ways to get help.