Upper Macungie Township requires a Moving Permit for any change of address: moving in, moving out, or moving within UMT. The Moving Permit updates Township records, tax bills, and utility bills. There is a $1.00 fee to submit this permit.

If you have any questions after reviewing the information below contact the Township at 610-395-4892.

To Do’s for New Residents & Moving within UMT

1. Submit a Moving Permit – Moving Permits are important for updating Township records, taxes, and utility bills.
   
   • Print/download a Moving Permit, or pick one up at the Township Municipal Building.
   • Submit the completed form by mail with your $1.00 fee. Staff will answer any questions you have, and you will receive a welcome packet of helpful Township information including your trash pick up zone.
   • New Residents - visit our New Resident page for more helpful information and links on our website
2. Pick up your Recycling Bin
   
   • If you have new construction you must pick up your Recycling Bin from the Sewer/Refuse Departments at the Township Municipal Building. Click the links on the left for Sewer and Refuse for more information.
3. Utility Billing Information: Refuse, Recycling, and Sewer billing inquiries call UMT at 610-395-4892.
   
   • Water billing inquiries must go to Lehigh County Authority at 610-398-2503.

Suggestions for New Residents

• If you are purchasing a home in Upper Macungie Township, ensure that the title company handles the transfer of the refuse, water and sewer billing. Upper Macungie Township also requires a sewer inspection prior to transfer.
• If you are renting, check with your new landlord as to how utility billing is handled.
• Remember to update your driver’s license information with Penn DOT, as well as update any phone service, cable and internet services, magazine subscriptions and other relevant services.
• Be sure to complete a change of address package with your local post office to ensure that your mail is delivered to the proper address.

Moving Out To Do’s

Submit a Moving Permit – Yes, we need to know if you are moving out. Moving Permits are important for updating Township records, taxes, and utility bills.

• Print/download a Moving Permit, or Pick one up at the Township Municipal Building.
• Submit the completed form by mail with your $1.00 fee

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