Pike County is comprised of 13 local units of government; eleven townships of the second class and two boroughs. Townships are governed by a Board of Supervisors. Boroughs are governed by a Council and a Mayor. The local municipalities are authorized by state statute to levy and collect taxes, provide a broad range of services, adopt and enforce regulations to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the residents of Pike County.

The area of Pike County is 542 square miles, including approximately 13 square miles of water. Thirty-two percent (32%) of Pike County land is under the ownership of the state and federal government.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN PIKE COUNTY

There are 2 economic development agencies in Pike County, the Industrial Development Corporation and Industrial and Commercial Development Authority. Both are non-profit organizations dedicated to providing a stable employment base in Pike County while preserving the County's culture and natural beauty. More specifically their major objective is to assist in the retention and expansion of existing firms and the attraction of new business to Pike County through the following:

A. To provide such financial assistance, and training, as may be available to prospective firms interested in expanding or locating in Pike County.
B. To provide confidential business consulting services, through the University of Scranton's Small Business Development Center, to all individuals interested in starting, expanding, or improving an existing small business.
C. To provide research data, concerning Pike County's employment, population, financial aid, housing, tax rates, real estate, zoning, transportation and other facilities.
D. To work with the County, State, and Federal agencies to provide such other assistance that may be available and required by interested firms.