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Pocono Township
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Address
112 Township Drive
Tannersville, PA 18372
United States
Email
jgambino@poconopa.gov
Phone
Fax
School District
Tax Rate
3.87 mills
Pocono Township is a dynamic and strategically located municipality in central Monroe County, Pennsylvania, serving as a commercial and recreational hub in the Pocono Mountains. With its mix of natural beauty, tourism infrastructure, and growing residential zones, it’s one of the most visible and visited townships in the region.
🗺️ Geographic & Civic Snapshot
- Established: 1816
- Area: ~34.4 square miles (89.1 km²), mostly land
- Elevation: ~961 feet (293 m)
- Population: 10,868 (2020 Census)
- School District: Pocono Mountain School District
🏘️ Communities & Features
- Tannersville: The township’s civic and commercial center, home to the municipal offices and major retail corridors
- Camelback Mountain Resort: A year-round destination for skiing, snowboarding, waterparks, and mountain adventures
- Big Pocono State Park: Located at the summit of Camelback Mountain, offering panoramic views and hiking trails
🏛️ History & Identity
- Railroad Legacy: Like many Pocono communities, Pocono Township grew with the expansion of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad
- Tourism Roots: Its location and elevation made it a natural draw for resorts and vacationers since the 19th century
- Modern Growth: Now a blend of residential neighborhoods, commercial zones, and protected natural areas
🏠 Short-Term Rentals (STRs)
- Permitted Zones: Allowed only in Commercial (C) and Recreational District (RD) zones
- Restricted Zones: Not permitted in R-1 and R-2 residential zones
- Requirements: Must obtain a change-of-use permit and annual license
🌄 Regional Identity
Pocono Township is often seen as the gateway to the high Poconos, balancing tourism, conservation, and community development. Its proximity to major highways (Routes 611, 715, and I-80) makes it a key transit and economic node, while its natural assets preserve the region’s Appalachian character.
Short Term Rental Information
Short-term rentals or Transient Dwelling Units as they are referred to as in Pocono Township are not allowed in R-1 and R-2 zoning areas in Pocono Township. Short term rentals are only allowed in C (Commercial) zones and RD (Recreational District) zones. An initial change of use permit under zoning and an annual license is required for a Transient Dwelling Unit Permit (STR) See rules and regulations as well as permit application below.
Links
Pocono Township News
Mon, 14 Oct 2024 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Elaine Doris Crowley, late of Pocono Township, Monroe County, PA. Any person or persons having claim against or indebted to estate present same to Administrator Louis A. Depta c/o John L. Dewitsky, Jr., Esq. 17 N. 6th St. Stroudsburg, PA 18360 John L. Dewitsky, Jr., Esq., 17 N. 6th St., Stroudsburg, PA 18360 Publication Dates LSOM0166357
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Mcrae, Dion A
(1 Count) Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (M) & Traffic Related Offenses
Age
49
Race
Black
Gender
Male
Height
5' 10"
Weight
220 lbs
Hair
Bald
Eyes
Fri, 11 Oct 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 001628 CIVIL 2024 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, October 31, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.
Kurtovic, Mirjan
(1 Count) (18) 6111G4ii Sale or Transfer of Firearms (F3)
(18) 4904 (a)(1) Unsworn Falsification to Authorities
Age
46
Race
White
Gender
Male
Height
6' 2"
Weight
210 lbs
Hair
Kumar, Amit
18 3922 A1 Theft By Deception (F3 1 count)
18 3925A Receiving Stolen Property (F3)
(18) 4105 (A)(1) Bad Checks (M2)
Age
36
Race
American Indian
Gender
Male
Height
5' 8"
Weight
235 lbs
Hair
Balassone, John P
& 35 780-113(a)(16) Possession of a Controlled Substance (M)
(1 count)35 780-113 A32 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)
Age
65
Race
White
Gender
Male
Height
5' 6"
Weight
140 lbs
WYMAN, TYSHAWN
(6 counts) Forgery (F2)
& (1 count) Attempted Theft By Deception (F3)
& (1 Count) AttemptedTheft by Unlawful Taking (F3)
(2 counts) Access Device Fraud (M2)
& (1) Count False Identification To Law Enforcement (M3)
& (1 Count) Possession of a Controlled Substance (M)
& (1 Count) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)
Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE POCONO TOWNSHIP BUDGET WORK SESSION Notice is hereby given that the Pocono Township Board of Commissioners will hold a public work session at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 15, 2024 at the Saint Lukes Ambulance Building, Tan-nersville, PA for the purpose of discussing the FY 2025 Budget and any business that may come before the Board. Township Office: 570-629-1922
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Barrett Township: Board meets 2nd Wednesday of the month at 5:30 pm and 4th Wednesday of the month at 8:00 am
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Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Elaine Doris Crowley, late of Pocono Township, Monroe County, PA. Any person or persons having claim against or indebted to estate present same to Administrator Louis A. Depta c/o John L. Dewitsky, Jr., Esq. 17 N. 6th St. Stroudsburg, PA 18360 John L. Dewitsky, Jr., Esq., 17 N. 6th St., Stroudsburg, PA 18360 Publication Dates LSOM0166357
TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say four people are wanted after a nationwide bank account hacking scheme in Monroe County.
According to the Pocono Township Police Department, in November 2023 officers were told of fraudulent withdrawals from a woman's bank account.
Ruiz, Michael
(1 count) Simple Assault
(1 count) Harassment
Age
27
Race
White
Gender
Male
Height
5' 7"
Weight
180 lbs
Hair
Brown
Eyes
Brown
Wesoloski, Mikah C
(1 count) Simple Assault
(1 count) Harassment
Age
34
Race
Black
Gender
Male
Height
5' 10"
Weight
205 lbs
Hair
Black
Eyes
Brown
Sun, 06 Oct 2024 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE POCONO TOWNSHIP BUDGET WORK SESSION Notice is hereby given that the Pocono Township Board of Commissioners will hold a public work session at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 15, 2024 at the Saint Lukes Ambulance Building, Tan-nersville, PA for the purpose of discussing the FY 2025 Budget and any business that may come before the Board. Township Office: 570-629-1922
WARRANTS ISSUED FOR 4 INDIVIDUALS IN CHECK SCHEME
SAMEDI, JONAS GERMEUS
(1 Count) Access Device Fraud - the access device was issued to another person who has not authorized its use (F3)
(1 Count) Theft by unlawful taking or disposition - Immovable property (M1)
Age
36
Race
Hispanic
Gender
Male
Height
LUGO JAVIER, ELIXANDER JAZCIEL
(1 Count) Forgery - utters any writing which he knows to be forged (F2)
(1 Count) Forgery - Makes
completes executes authenticates issues (F2)
(1 Count) Forgery - Alters any writing (F2)
HERRERA, YORDAN
(1 Count) Forgery - utters any writing which he knows to be forged (F2)
(1 Count) Forgery - Makes
completes executes authenticates issues (F2)
(1 Count) Forgery - Alters any writing (F2)
(1 Count) Access Device Fraud - Possesses an access device knowing it is counterfeit altered incomplete or belongs to another person (F3)
HERNANDEZ YNFANTE, ERICK DAVID
(1 Count) Forgery - utters any writing which he knows to be forged (F2)
(1 Count) Forgery - Makes
completes executes authenticates issues (F2)
(1 Count) Forgery - Alters any writing (F2)
OBAD, ASEEL F
(1 Count) 7512(A) Criminal Use Of Communication Facility (F3)
(1 COUNT)780-113(A)(30) Possession with Intent to Deliver (F)
(1 Count)(18) 903 Criminal conspiracy (F)
(1 COUNT) 780-113(a)(16) Possession of a Controlled Substance (M)
(1 COUNT) 780-113(a)(32) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)
Age
23
Race
ALANAZI, BASSAM M
(1 COUNT)780-113(A)(30) Possession with Intent to Deliver (F)
(1 Count)(18) 903 Criminal conspiracy (F)
(1 COUNT) 780-113(a)(16) Possession of a Controlled Substance (M)
(1 COUNT) 780-113(a)(32) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)
(1 COUNT)4302 A1 Periods for requiring lighted lamps(S)
Age
36
Race
SUSPECT SOUGHT IN RETAIL THEFT