Montgomery County, PA

A list of County roads and their rights-of-way is available.

All HOP applications must include the Application for Highway Occupancy Permit and the Opening-of-Highway Agreement. The Highway Occupancy Permit Rider is to be considered part of the HOP.

 

How to Apply for a Highway Occupancy Permit (1 page) 
Application for Highway Occupancy Permit (2 pages) 
Highway Occupancy Permit Rider (2 pages)

Opening-of-Highway Agreement (2 pages)

 

Depending on the nature of the work, a permit fee may be required. For driveways, the fee is based on the anticipated traffic volume that the driveway will generate. For utility work, use “67 Pa. Code § 459.4. Permit fees” http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/067/chapter459/s459.4.html to determine the fee.

Highway Occupancy Permit Fees (2 pages)

 

We have prepared a list of items that applicants should include on their plans for large-scale HOPs.

 

Highway Occupancy Permit Checklist (2 pages)

 

Driveways for single-family homes should conform to certain requirements.

 

Minimum Requirements for Driveways and Lawns Abutting County Roads (3 pages)

 

Vehicles that exceed the legal weight limit (currently 80,000 pounds or 40 tons) must carry a Special Hauling Permit when traveling on County roads. Application should be made at least one business day in advance of the movement.

 

Application for Special Hauling Permit and General Conditions (4 pages)