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Mount Pocono Borough
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Address
1361 Pocono Boulevard, Suite 100
Mount Pocono, PA 18344
United States
Email
mduffy@mtpoconoboro.org
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Fax
School District
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.
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Mount Pocono News
MOUNT POCONO, Pa. — An investigation is underway after two people were found dead in Monroe County. Officers responded to a home along Brookeville ...
MOUNT POCONO BOROUGH, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are conducting a homicide investigation after two bodies were found in a Monroe County home.
According to a release from Pocono Mountain Regional Police, on December 23 officers were called to Brookville Terrace in Mount Pocono Borough for a welfare check after a resident there had not been heard from in several days.
Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00
Sheriff’s Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to 904 CIVIL 2024 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to public sale in the Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania on: Thursday, JANUARY 30, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00
Estate Notice Estate of Catherine Gazza, a/k/a Catherine D. Gazza, late of Kings County New York, 12/22/23 deceased.
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Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00
Estate Notice Estate of Virgie Ann Johnson, a/k/a Virgie A. Frailey, a/k/a Virgie A. Johnson, late of Monroe County Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 4/14/24 deceased.
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00
Estate Notice Estate of Catherine Gazza, a/k/a Catherine D. Gazza, late of Kings County New York, 12/22/23 deceased.
Fri, 13 Dec 2024 00:00:00
Estate Notice Estate of Virgie Ann Johnson, a/k/a Virgie A. Frailey, a/k/a Virgie A. Johnson, late of Monroe County Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 4/14/24 deceased.
Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00
Public take notice NOTICE OF SALE Take notice that on Sunday December 15, 2024 at 11 o'clock am, a public sale of the contents of Unit 017 â Selena Brown, Unit 048 â Maurice Kamdem Kamwa, Unit 049 â Robbie Scott, Units 121, 151 â Sharlene Bullock,Unit 165 â Boguslaw Slota, Unit 244 â Christopher Singh, Unit 269 â Mark Wnorowski, Unit 287 â Andrea Ajab, Unit 306 - Anthony Felix, Unit 387 â Sean Raines-McDaniel and Unit 415 â Stella Kochetkova. Contents are being sold to satisfy the owner's lien pursuant to the Pennsylvania Self-Service Storage Facility Act.
Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00
Estate Notice Estate of Virgie Ann Johnson, a/k/a Virgie A. Frailey, a/k/a Virgie A. Johnson, late of Monroe County Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 4/14/24 deceased.
MOUNT POCONO, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A lucky casino player won over $400000 after playing one of the rarest hands available in Texas Hold 'Em ...
MOUNT POCONO, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A lucky casino player wins over $400000 in one of the "rarest hands" officials stated.
MOUNT POCONO, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A lucky casino player won over $400,000 after playing one of the rarest hands available in Texas Hold 'Em officials stated.
Officials with the Mount Airy Casino Resort say a 62-year-old New Yorker took home a jackpot after playing a spade-based royal flush.
Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00
Public take notice NOTICE OF SALE Take notice that on Sunday December 15, 2024 at 11 o'clock am, a public sale of the contents of Unit 017 â Selena Brown, Unit 048 â Maurice Kamdem Kamwa, Unit 049 â Robbie Scott, Units 121, 151 â Sharlene Bullock,Unit 165 â Boguslaw Slota, Unit 244 â Christopher Singh, Unit 269 â Mark Wnorowski, Unit 287 â Andrea Ajab, Unit 306 - Anthony Felix, Unit 387 â Sean Raines-McDaniel and Unit 415 â Stella Kochetkova. Contents are being sold to satisfy the owner's lien pursuant to the Pennsylvania Self-Service Storage Facility Act.
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Pocono Mountain Regional EMS will be hosting their annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 9am to 12pm at the Pocono Mountain Volunteer Fire Company located at 20 Murray Street in Mount Pocono. Cost if $5.00 per adult and children under 12 are Free!! Santa will be there and there will also be a Tricky Tray, 50/50 and Goody Bags for the Kids from Santa. We hope to see you there!!
Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Mount Pocono Borough Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, beginning at 6:30 P.M. at the Mount Pocono Borough Municipal Building, 1361 Pocono Boulevard, Suite 100, Mount Pocono, PA 18344 to announce their decision following the hearing held on Thursday October 17th, 2024, during which the ZHB considered an application to establish a “drive-in stand/use” on the subject properties, as permitted by Special Exception in the C-2 Zoning District.
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The Coolbaugh Township Historical Association will be hosting the Wills Mansion Christmas Party on Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 12pm-5pm at the Wills Mansion located at 5590 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, PA 18466. Come see the mansion decked out for the holidays, the Mount Pocono United Methodist Church Bell Choir will be performing from 2pm-3pm, refreshments will be served and the party is free of charge. We hope to see everyone there to celebrate.
Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00
Mount Pocono Borough 2025 Millage and Tax Breakdown Assessed Valuation:$302,824,290 = 1 Mil Real Estate:5.875 Road Rehabilitation: 0.240 Library:0.155 Fire Protection:0.155 EMS: 0.078 Total Millage: 6.503 November 25 2024 LSOM0196530
Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Mount Pocono Borough Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, beginning at 6:30 P.M. at the Mount Pocono Borough Municipal Building, 1361 Pocono Boulevard, Suite 100, Mount Pocono, PA 18344 to announce their decision following the hearing held on Thursday October 17th, 2024, during which the ZHB considered an application to establish a “drive-in stand/use” on the subject properties, as permitted by Special Exception in the C-2 Zoning District.
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