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.

     2026 Tax ordinance

Non-profit organizations are dedicated to providing nutritional relief and education for those suffering from food insecurity. Generative AI

Bell Acres Police Department and Bell Acres Borough are conducting a food drive.   Drop offs are being taken at the Borough office.  See flyer below.

Families Matter Food Pantry Food Drive

Interstate 79 – Wexford Interchange Project.

Interstate 79 Restrictions Continue Monday night in Allegheny County | Department of Transportation | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Bell Acres uses the communications & Alert System – Savvy Citizen.  To sign up follow the link below once there – click on for citizens in the navigation bar.

Mass Communication & Alert System Solutions | Savvy Citizen

Hard To Recycle 2025 – Saturday October 18, 2025

Letter of Support for Backbone Landslide

PA Environmental Hearing Board Appeal Update

Allegheny County Traffic Study

 ORDINANCE INFORMATION

Ordinance 321 – No Parking

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.



Bell Acres History

YOU’RE INVITED…to share special memories, stories & photos of life in Bell
Acres/Sewickley Township. Now is the time to dig out those forgotten scrap books
& boxes of childhood photos. Please join in telling the Bell Acres story & preserving
its history for future generations.

Contact Bell Acres at jillpalko@bellacres.org
Phone: 412 741-5448 Fax: 412 741-6302

News & Updates

Local Food Bank Information



If you know a Bell Acres resident who has served in our military, kindly send the information to jillpalko@bellacres.org Thank you!
Resident Survey results can be found in the Communication section of our website

Bell Acres Police Department
Bell Acres Comprehensive Plan