Pittsburgh Phone Directory
The Pittsburgh phone directory provides public contact information for Pennsylvania's second-largest city. Pittsburgh sits in Allegheny County at the meeting point of three rivers. This directory helps you find phone numbers for city offices, county departments, and local services. You can look up listings for permits, police, courts, and public works across Pittsburgh. All the contact data comes from publicly maintained records.
Pittsburgh Quick Facts
Pittsburgh City Government Phone Numbers
The City of Pittsburgh runs its government from the City-County Building at 414 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Because Pittsburgh shares this building with Allegheny County offices, many public phone numbers for both city and county are in the same location. The main city line connects callers to departments covering public safety, infrastructure, permits, and community services.
Pittsburgh also uses a 311 system for non-emergency city services. Residents can call 311 to report potholes, ask about trash pickup, or get directed to the right office. The 311 line operates during business hours on weekdays.
The City of Pittsburgh website provides a full department directory with phone numbers and email addresses. Each department page lists its own contact info. The site also has an online portal for submitting service requests and checking their status.
The city website is the fastest way to find current Pittsburgh phone numbers for any department or office.
| City-County Building | 414 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 |
|---|---|
| 311 Service | Dial 311 in Pittsburgh |
| Website | pittsburghpa.gov |
Pittsburgh Police Phone Directory
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police provides law enforcement for all 90 neighborhoods in the city. The bureau maintains police reports, accident reports, and incident records. Emergency calls go to 911. Non-emergency police matters can be handled through 311 or by calling the appropriate zone station.
Pittsburgh divides its police coverage into six zones. Each zone has its own station with a local phone number. You can find the zone for your address on the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police website. The site also shares crime statistics and public safety updates.
Police report copies are available through the Records Unit. Some records may be restricted under the criminal investigative records exemption in the Right-to-Know Law.
Note: The Allegheny County Sheriff's Office at (412) 350-4700 is separate from the Pittsburgh police and handles court-related enforcement.
Permits and Licenses in the Pittsburgh Directory
The Pittsburgh Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections handles building permits, zoning permits, and code enforcement. This office is one of the most frequently contacted in the Pittsburgh phone directory. Property owners, contractors, and developers all use its services.
You can search permit records online through the Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections website. The site lets you look up permits by address. It also shows inspection results and code violation history.
Walk-in service is available at the City-County Building. Staff can help with permit applications, status checks, and record requests. Bring a valid photo ID when you visit.
Allegheny County Records in Pittsburgh
Allegheny County offices share the same building complex as Pittsburgh city government. The county maintains property records, court records, and vital records that cover the entire county, including Pittsburgh. The Allegheny County Department of Court Records handles civil, criminal, and family court matters.
The Civil/Family Division is at the City-County Building, 414 Grant Street. The Criminal Division is at the Courthouse, 436 Grant Street. The Recorder of Deeds is at Room 100 of the City-County Building, phone (412) 350-4170. Property records date back to 1788.
The county Assessment Office is at 542 Forbes Avenue, phone (412) 350-4600. You can search property assessments online. The county jail maintains inmate records at (412) 350-2000. Court dockets are searchable through the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System portal.
Note: The Allegheny County District Attorney's Office at (412) 350-4401 has its own Open Records Officer for Right-to-Know requests about criminal matters.
Pittsburgh Phone Directory and Public Records
Both Pittsburgh and Allegheny County follow the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law at 65 P.S. 67.101. This law gives the public access to government records. Requests go to the City Solicitor's Office for city records. County requests go to the appropriate department's Open Records Officer.
Agencies must respond within five business days. They may take up to 30 more days for complex requests. Copies cost $0.25 per page for standard black and white photocopies. If your request is denied, you can appeal to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at 555 Walnut Street, Suite 605, Harrisburg, PA 17101.
Common records requested in Pittsburgh include permit files, police incident reports, city contracts, meeting minutes, and budget documents. Most city records are presumed public unless a specific exemption applies.
Pittsburgh Utility Phone Numbers
The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority handles water service and billing for Pittsburgh residents. The authority maintains records of water service, billing, and sewer infrastructure. You can reach them for account questions, service issues, or to check water quality reports.
Pittsburgh residents pay for water, sewer, and stormwater services through the authority. Bills can be paid online, by mail, or in person. The authority website lists all current contact numbers and service options.
Other utility contacts in the Pittsburgh phone directory include electric, gas, and internet providers. These are private companies but their customer service numbers are publicly listed. The city 311 line can help you find the right utility contact if you are unsure.
State Offices Serving Pittsburgh
Several Pennsylvania state agencies have offices in Pittsburgh. The Attorney General has a regional office here. The Department of Health, Department of Human Services, and other agencies also maintain local offices with Pittsburgh phone numbers.
The Pennsylvania State Police can be reached at 1-800-932-0586 for non-emergency matters. The Department of State handles business filings and professional licenses online. You can search business records through the state's Business One-Stop Shop portal.
The 2025 Commonwealth Telephone Directory lists all state agency phone numbers. It is published by the Bureau of Publications at the Department of General Services. You can order a copy at 717-704-1029.
- Attorney General regional office in Pittsburgh
- Department of Health regional office
- PennDOT driver and vehicle services: 1-800-932-4600
- State Police emergency: 1-800-932-0586
Allegheny County Phone Directory
Pittsburgh is the county seat of Allegheny County. The county court system, recorder of deeds, and other county offices all have separate phone listings. Visit the Allegheny County page for a full list of county-level contacts and public records offices.
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