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Stroud Township

Address

1211 North 5th Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
United States

Email
stroud17@ptd.net
Tax Rate
2.77 mills

Stroud Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania is a dynamic blend of Pocono charm and commercial vitality. Located just west of East Stroudsburg and Stroudsburg Borough, it serves as a gateway to the Poconos and a hub for both residents and visitors seeking nature, retail, and community life.


🗺️ Geographic & Civic Snapshot

  • Area: ~31.3 sq mi (81.1 km²), with less than 1% water coverage
  • Elevation: ~843 ft (257 m)
  • Population: ~19,812 (2020 Census)
  • School District: Stroudsburg Area School District

🏘️ Community Character

  • Villages & Neighborhoods: Includes Arlington Heights, part of Penn Estates, and several residential developments
  • Commercial Hub: Home to Stroud Mall, big-box retailers, and medical facilities along Route 611
  • Parks & Trails: Offers access to the Appalachian Trail, Glen Park, and scenic greenways

🏞️ Recreation & Nature

  • Glen Brook Golf Club: A historic course offering public play and community events
  • Stroud Greenway: A developing trail system connecting neighborhoods to parks and natural areas
  • Proximity to Delaware Water Gap: Just minutes from one of Pennsylvania’s most iconic outdoor destinations

🏠 Short-Term Rentals (STRs)

  • Zoning Rules: STRs are only permitted in the C-3 Zoning District, with exceptions for Penn Estates and Blue Mountain Lakes communities
  • STR Friendliness: Rated somewhat STR-friendly, with zoning-based restrictions and inspection requirements

🧭 Township Identity

Stroud Township is where rural tranquility meets suburban convenience. It’s a place of wooded neighborhoods, bustling corridors, and deep historical roots—originally part of the 18th-century Stroudsburg settlement. Whether you're hiking the Appalachian Trail or grabbing coffee near the mall, Stroud offers a balanced lifestyle with a strong sense of place.

Short Term Rental Information

STR is permitted only in the C-3 Zoning District of Stroud Township, with exceptions made for the Penn Estates and Blue Mountain Lakes communities  Short-term rental permits in Stroud Township require inspections and properties must meet certain guidelines.  

Stroud Township News

Photo of Lara-Alvarez, Jonathan Javier Lara-Alvarez, Jonathan Javier

(1 count ) Retail Theft (F)

Age

28

Race

Hispanic

Gender

Male

Height

5' 8"

Weight

185 lbs

Hair

Black

Eyes

Brown

Photo of Ortiz-Arias, Mayker Yohan Ortiz-Arias, Mayker Yohan

(1 count ) Retail Theft (F)

Age

26

Race

Hispanic

Gender

Male

Height

5' 7"

Weight

150 lbs

Hair

Black

Eyes

Brown

Photo of Corros-Ramos, Maikel Ruben  Corros-Ramos, Maikel Ruben

(1 count ) Retail Theft (F)
& (1 Count) Possession of Instrument of Crime (M1)
(1 Count) Arrest Prior to Requisition

Age

27

Race

Hispanic

Gender

Male

Height

5' 4"

Weight

Monroe County Coroner Thomas Yanac identified 86-year-old Glenn Detrick of Stroud Township as the lone casualty in a crash that happened on Sunday, ...

Stroud Township man killed in car accident

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Harold A. Doll, late of Stroud Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ENACT PROPOSED ORDINANCE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Supervisors of Barrett Township intends to consider adopting a proposed ordinance at its regular meeting on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, beginning at 5:30 P.M., at the Barrett Administrative and Recreational Complex, 1200 Route 390, Cresco, PA 18326.

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 00:00:00

Public Notice The Stroud Township Planning Commission has scheduled a special meeting on Monday, August 12, 2024 at 7 p.m. to discuss amending Schedule 27-1 to allow age-restricted housing in the R-2 District and to discuss any other business that may come before the Commission. The meeting will be held at the Stroud Township Municipal Center at 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, PA. Taylor Wenck, Planning Commission Chairman

STROUD TOWNSHIP, PA — A man has died after a crash Sunday evening in Monroe County.

Glenn Detrick, 86, of Stroud Township, was killed after a crash on Paradise Trail (Rt. 447) between Mill Creek Road and Fawn Road in Stroud Township.
 

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Harold A. Doll, late of Stroud Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Zoning Hearing Board of Stroud Township will conduct a Public Hearing at the Stroud Township Municipal Building, 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 6:30 pm to consider the following: ZHB #24-04 Applicant of Hans Schmitt, 305 Edgemont Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. Mr. Schmidt appeals the Zoning Officer’s Enforcement Notice of June 10, 2024 directed to Willie A. Schmitt and Annemarie Schmitt.

STROUD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police Stroudsburg say shots were fired in a road rage incident Saturday afternoon ...

STROUD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police Stroudsburg say shots were fired in a road rage incident Saturday afternoon.

STROUD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police Stroudsburg say shots were fired in a road rage incident Saturday afternoon.

On Saturday shortly after 5:00 p.m., troopers say they were called to Interstate 80 Eastbound near mile marker 305.4 in Stroud Township for a road rage incident.

When responding to the scene, state police say it was reported two cars involved in the incident crashed with everyone staying on scene.

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF PATRICIA M. CROTTY a/k/a PATRICIA MCGEE CROTTY, late of Stroud Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Bids will be publicly opened and read by the Stroud Township Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 7:00 PM, at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 for the following, to wit: Demolition of all buildings and connections between buildings, and loading, hauling and disposal of demolition debris and refuse at the former Penn Hills Resort property, 2480 Paradise Trail, in Stroud Township, Monroe County, PA.

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Bids will be publicly opened and read by the Stroud Township Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 7:00 PM, at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 for the following, to wit: Demolition of all buildings and connections between buildings, and loading, hauling and disposal of demolition debris and refuse at the former Penn Hills Resort property, 2480 Paradise Trail, in Stroud Township, Monroe County, PA.

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Zoning Hearing Board of Stroud Township will conduct a Public Hearing at the Stroud Township Municipal Building, 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 6:30 pm to consider the following: ZHB #24-04 Applicant of Hans Schmitt, 305 Edgemont Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. Mr. Schmidt appeals the Zoning Officer’s Enforcement Notice of June 10, 2024 directed to Willie A. Schmitt and Annemarie Schmitt.

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE STROUD TOWNSHIP SEWER AUTHORITY FINANCIAL REPORT AS OF DECEMBER 31 2023 ASSETSCash and Cash Equivalents Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Accounts Receivable Prepaid Expenses Fixed Assets 621 262 10 790 478 733 816 1 989 12 900 568 TOTAL ASSETS 25 048 113 105 460 58 956 5 161 4 414 990 LIABILITIESAccounts Payable Customer Deposits Accrued Interest Bonds Payable TOTAL LIABILITIES 4 584 567 NET POSITIONInvested in Capital Assets Net of Related Debt Restricted Unrestricted 8 485 578 10 790 478 1 187 490 TOTAL NET POSITION 20 463 546

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:00:00

Public Notice The Stroud Township Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing in accordance with Pennsylvania’s Local Agency Law at the Stroud Township Municipal Building, 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, PA on Thursday, July 18, 2024, beginning at 3:00 P.M.

Fields of Wisdom: Discovering Local Food Systems

Event Details

  • Date and Time: 6pm, Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024
  • Location: Hughes Library Community Room
  • GPS Location: 1002 N. 9th Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360

Topic

In the evolving legal landscape of Second Amendment rights, the case of Barris v. Stroud Township[1] emerges as a significant judicial examination of the balance between individual gun rights and local government regulations.

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Stroud Township has caused an audit to be made by a Certified Public Accountant of its books and records for the year ended December 31 2023 When published the complete report will be on file at the Township Office and will be available for public inspection Monday through Friday from 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m A concise summary of such report is as follows STROUD TOWNSHIP CONCISE COMBINED BALANCE SHEET ALL FUND TYPES AS OF DECEMBER 31 2023 ASSETS 10 430 152 3 712 913 1 049 332 98 800 737 134 16 028 331 Cash an

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:00:00

Public Notice The Stroud Township Planning Commission has scheduled a special meeting on Monday, July 15, 2024 at 7 p.m. to discuss amending Schedule 27-1 to allow age-restricted housing in the R-2 District and to discuss any other business that may come before the Commission. The meeting will be held at the Stroud Township Municipal Center at 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, PA. Taylor Wenck, Planning Commission Chairman

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