Paupack Township is governed by three elected Township Supervisors.  The Township Building is located at 25 Daniels Road.  We also maintain a Planning Commission, Code Enforcement Section, Road Maintenance Section and Administrative Staff.  The township also operates a monthly food pantry and monthly recycling program.

Paupack Township encompasses 24 miles of the northern shore line of Lake Wallenpaupack.  Summer activities include beaches, boating, fishing and lake front restaurants. Winter activities included ice fishing, snowmobiling and local skiing.  Paupack Township is also the home to Cove Haven Resort.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:
 

• PUBLIC HEARING
  The Paupack Township, Wayne County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public meeting on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:15PM at the Paupack Township, Wayne County Municipal Building located at 25 Daniels Road Lakeville, PA 18438 to solicit public comments on a proposed Amendment to the Paupack Township, Wayne County Zoning Ordinance.
  This Amendment to the Paupack Township, Wayne County Zoning Ordinance Amends Section 125-59 Appeals and Notices, specifically, the last paragraph within this Section. This Amendment clarifies language within the Township’s existing Zoning Ordinance related to property owner notification in cases involving variances, special exceptions, conditional uses, zoning changes, interpretations or other appeals. Specifically, this Amendment changes the notification requirement from five-hundred (500) feet to two-hundred (200) feet.
  A copy of the proposed Amendment Number 2026-53.6 is available for public review at the Paupack Township, Wayne County Municipal Building located at 25 Daniels Road Lakeville, PA 18438 during the hours of 8:00AM - 3:00PM Monday through Friday.
   

• NOTICE OF ADOPTION
  The Paupack Township, Wayne County Board of Supervisors will meet on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:30PM at the Paupack Township, Wayne County Municipal Building located at 25 Daniels Road Lakeville, PA 18438 to consider the adoption of Amendment Number 2026 - 53.6 to the Paupack Township Zoning Ordinance Section 125-59 Appeals and Notices, specifically, the last paragraph within this Section. This Amendment clarifies language within the Township’s existing Zoning Ordinance related to property owner notification in cases involving variances, special exceptions, conditional uses, zoning changes, interpretations or other appeals.
  Specifically, this Amendment changes the notification requirement from five-hundred (500) feet to two-hundred (200) feet.
  A copy of the proposed Amendment, Number 2026- 53.6 is available for public review at the Paupack Township, Wayne County Municipal Building located at 25 Daniels Road Lakeville, PA 18438 during the hours of 8:00AM - 3:00PM Monday through Friday.
   

• Free Radon Kits available at the Paupack Township Building – Limited supply.
  For more information, look under Public Information section of website.
   

• LEGAL NOTICES - December 2025.
   

• The Board of Supervisors meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month @ 6:30PM at the Municipal Building.
   
• Planning Commission meet on the 1st Thursday of each month @ 5:30PM for Workshop and 6:30PM Meeting at the Municipal Building as Needed.
   
• This notice is a reminder that all Paupack Township Short-Term Rental Permits expire January 1, 2026.
   
• Renewal Applications need to be completed and returned to the Township, either dropped off or via mail as soon as possible along with the renewal fee and reinspected, in order to be compliant as well as to maintain your Short Term Rental status for 2026. Emailed applications will not be accepted.
   
• Renewal Applications must be complete with all supporting documents prior to March 31, 2026. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
  Applications received after March 31st are subject to a 20% late fee.
   
• 2026 Renewal Application and Application Documents checklist are attached and are also available on the Paupack Township Website. (www.paupacktownship.org)
   
• If you are no longer renting your property, a Property Use Affidavit should be filed with Paupack Township.
   
• The Paupack Township, Wayne County, Board of Supervisors have adopted Ordinance 2023-61-Paupack Township, Wayne County Short Term Rental Ordinance at the regular meeting on August 10, 2023. The owners of a Short-Term Rental within the Township shall have ninety (90) days from the effective date of the Ordinance which is Tuesday August 22, 2023 to submit an application to the Township to continue to operate or establish a new Short Term Rental with Paupack Township, Wayne County.
  Failure to make application to Paupack Township, Wayne County to continue to operate or establish a new Short Term Rental within ninety (90) days of Tuesday, August 22, 2023 is subject to additional fees or further actions.
  Information can be found under Documents & Forms sections.
   
• Free mulch ($15.00 to load) – all you want - Monday thru Friday 6:30AM - 3:00PM.
   
• We now accept credit cards for Zoning & Building Permit fees.  Please call the township for more information.
   
• ALL COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS – PLEASE CALL NEIC at (570)-280-2111 EXTENSION 4.
   
• Pennsylvania Municipalities Pension Trust - ACT 44
   
• Reflective Address Marker Order Form (Purchase at Township municipal building, 25 Daniels Road, Lakeville, PA, 18438)

“At the May 2013 meeting of the Board of Supervisors a Resolution (2013-029) was passed that bans the use of Alcohol & Tobacco at the recreation ground. The entire recreation area is now an Alcohol & Tobacco Free Campus.  A written form of Rules and Regulations for the recreation ground will be posted at the recreation ground for you to look at, and it is also available here on our web-site under the “Parks & Recreation Link”.  The local and state authorities have been notified regarding the new Resolution.  The Board of Supervisors appreciates the cooperation of everyone regarding the new rules at the Recreation Ground”.