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Mount Pocono Borough

Address

1361 Pocono Boulevard, Suite 100
Mount Pocono, PA 18344
United States

Email
mduffy@mtpoconoboro.org
Tax Rate
6.50 mills

Mount Pocono Borough is a compact yet vibrant municipality located in central Monroe County, Pennsylvania, often considered the commercial and geographic heart of the Pocono Mountains. With its elevated terrain, resort history, and strategic location, Mount Pocono blends small-town charm with regional significance.


🏞️ Geographic & Civic Snapshot

  • Incorporated: 1927
  • Area: ~3.46 square miles (8.95 km²), all land
  • Elevation: ~1,988 feet (606 m) — one of the highest points in the Poconos
  • Population: 3,089 (2020 Census)
  • ZIP Code: 18344

🏘️ Character & Community

  • Historic Resort Town: Once a major stop on the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad, Mount Pocono flourished as a summer resort destination in the late 19th and early 20th centuries
  • Downtown Core: Pocono Boulevard serves as the borough’s main artery, lined with shops, restaurants, and civic buildings
  • Residential Mix: Includes older homes, newer developments, and multi-family housing, reflecting both its resort legacy and modern growth

🛣️ Infrastructure & Access

  • Highway Nexus: Centrally located at the junction of Routes 611, 940, and 196, making it a key transit point for Monroe County
  • Transit: Served by Monroe County Transit Authority’s Pocono Pony system
  • Short-Term Rentals: Permitted in R-3, C-1, and C-2 zones; not allowed in R-2 as of October 2023 ordinance update

🎡 Culture & Events

  • Pocono Mountain Carnival: A beloved annual event featuring rides, games, and community spirit
  • Youth & Recreation: Recently awarded a national grant to launch a youth mentoring program and expanded its parks and recreation offerings

🌄 Regional Identity

Mount Pocono is often seen as the gateway to the high Poconos, offering panoramic views, access to nearby resorts like Camelback and Kalahari, and a central location for commerce and tourism. Its blend of elevation, history, and accessibility makes it a unique borough with outsized influence in Monroe County.

Short Term Rental Information

Short-term rentals are only allowed in R-3, C-1 and C-2 zoning districts. The ordinance was updated in October 2023 to remove new licenses in R-2.  See permit application below.

Mount Pocono News

Find residential land for sale in Mount Pocono, PA including vacant land ready to build, country homes with acreage, golf course lots, ...

We would like to inform everyone that our Borough Staff email system is currently experiencing technical difficulties and is temporarily unavailable. As a result, we kindly request that all communication with the Borough Staff be conducted via telephone/ fax until further notice.

We understand the importance of efficient communication, and we are actively working to resolve this issue as quickly as possible. In the meantime, our phone lines are open and our staff is ready to assist you with any questions, concerns, or requested you may have.

You and your family will find a lot to like about this updated Cape Cod at 35 Knob Rd., Mt. Pocono, PA 18344. But if this isn't enough for you, ...

MOUNT POCONO, MONROE CO. (WOLF) — A Pennsylvania Lottery player in Monroe County will be getting $1,000 a week for life after buying a winning ...

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A lucky Pennsylvania Lottery player has won a $1 million prize, gaining $1,000 a week for life.

According to officials with the PA Lottery, the Cash4Life® multi-state game has been awarded its 15th $1 million prize in Pennsylvania.

This vacant commercial and residential 1.03-acre property for sale in Monroe County, PA features industrial opportunities and owner financing ...

MT. POCONO, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pocono Mountains Community Fundraiser gets underway on Wednesday night. The big event, now in its 20th year, will grant select non-profits serving Monroe County with some major funding.

Zechariah and Makayla are reading their favorite books, a skill the nine-year-old twins only learned within the last two years.

"They couldn't read, write, they didn't know their ABCs, 123's when they got here," explained Angela Clingan from Mount Pocono, the twins' grandmother.

Mount Pocono Borough Council is accepting letters of interest to fill an open seat on the Borough Council.

Any registered (elector) voter, who has resided in the Borough of Mount Pocono continuously for at least one (1) year, wanting to be considered, should send a letter of interest by Friday, September 29, 2023, by 3:00 P.M. Letters can be mailed or emailed to the attention of the Borough Manager, Mount Pocono Borough, 1361 Pocono Boulevard, Suite 100, Mount Pocono, PA 18344 or via email: mduffy@mountpocono-pa.gov

See the 1 available Mobile Homes, Manufactured Homes & Double-wides for Sale in the Monroe County neighborhood of Mount Pocono.

As paving is becoming more expensive, a Monroe County municipality is looking to save money by trying out a different process to fix its roads. Pocono Township is the first in the area to try out microsurfacing.

A preventative maintenance sealing treatment that’s used to extend the life of blacktop roadways is making its debut today in Pocono Township on Laurel Lake Road. It’s called microsurfacing, an alternative to tar and chip. 

Time to take a Break MOUNT POCONO – You may have noticed less activity on this end.  After over four years of dedication to this,…

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940 Construction Site Causes Major Flooding at Five Points During Heavy Rain Storm Quick Action by Mount Pocono Borough Officials Credited with Minimizing Disruption MOUNT…

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The Public Hearing scheduled to consider Amendments to the Mount Pocono Short-Term Rental
Ordinance and Zoning Ordinance scheduled for 6:30 P.M. on June 5th, 2023 shall occur at 6:15
P.M. on June 6, 2023, at the same location, the Mount Pocono Municipal Building, 1361 Pocono
Boulevard, Suite 100, Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania 18344.
Notice of the Public Hearing is set forth below. The Council shall consider adoption of the Amendments at their regular meeting to commence 6:30 P.M. on June 6, 2023.

2023 Municipal Primary Unofficial Results for Mount Pocono Council MAY 16 2023 MOUNT POCONO – Unofficial results in Mount Pocono show the write-in campaign by members…

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Borough Manager Ad

Borough Manager

Mount Pocono Borough, Pennsylvania

Mount Pocono Borough, PA is seeking candidates for the position of Borough Manager who can lead with a well-articulated vision, strong leadership, motivation and encouragement, and a desire to accomplish goals in a team setting.

Mount Pocono Borough

SEALED PROPOSALS will be accepted by Mount Pocono Borough until 1:00 PM, on Friday, May 19, 2023 at the Mount Pocono Borough Building, 1361 Pocono Blvd., Suite 100, Mount Pocono, PA 18344, for the following Contract:

“2023 Paving Proposal” on various streets in Mount Pocono Borough, Monroe County
1,083 Tons of 9.5mm Scratch/Leveling and Wearing Course Base Bid
1,560 Tons of 9.5mm Scratch/Leveling and Wearing Course Alternate Bid

All materials must meet PENNDOT Pub. 408 Specifications and Standards.  Bidders need to be PENNDOT prequalified.

Pennsylvania American Water Company (PAWC) will be making major repairs to the water main in a few different locations in Mount Pocono. Areas that will be affected will be Heath Lane, Shelley Lane, Mountain Drive, and Summit Ave. PAWC will begin these repairs on or around May 1st. You will be receiving a notification directly from PAWC. Please refer to their notice and offices for more information.

As of March 1, 2023 GFL is entering a new three-year residential trash collection service contract with the Borough. The new rate is $32.93 per dwelling unit for trash and recycling services. Please note that the old rate was a rate that was secured over five years ago. With inflation and rising labor costs this rate was due to increase during the next contract which is this year. Out of only a few bids received by the Borough, GFL was still the cheapest rate.

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