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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

Fri, 05 Jul 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 903 CIVIL 2022 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, July 25, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 05 Jul 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 2589 CIVIL 2023I 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, July 25, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

About This Home. Two lots for over 3 acres in Stroud Township with no HOA! These lots are on quiet road in Stroudsburg school district. Close to I ...

This vacant residential 46.84-acre property for sale in Monroe County, PA features waterfront access and could be the ideal location for your ...

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Home Depot Theft

CaseJun 25, 2024On June 24, 2024, at approximately 4:54pm an SARPD Officer was dispatched to the Home Depot located on Pocono Commons Dr in Stroud Township for a reported retail theft.  Furthermore, this suspect was in

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00

Estate Notice- Barnak ESTATE NOTICE Estate of John A. Barnak, also known as John Barnak, late of Stroud Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania.

Fri, 28 Jun 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 2589 CIVIL 2023I 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, July 25, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 28 Jun 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 903 CIVIL 2022 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, July 25, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Shirley A. Weirich, late of Stroud Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

STROUD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they need help identifying a suspect after he allegedly stole two lawnmowers from Home Depot.

According to the Stroud Area Regional Police Department, on June 24 around 4:54 p.m., officers were dispatched to Home Depot on Pocono Commons Drive for a reported retail theft.

Police say the man pictured below first stole two Dewalt 21-inch push mowers valued at $1,198.00.

A well-known animal shelter in Monroe County will once again have its own veterinary clinic. AWSOM’s Wellness Center is reopening its doors next month after it closed a little over a year ago.

The waiting room is empty now but we’re told the phones and emails haven’t stopped since AWSOM Wellness Center announced it’ll be reopening to the public.

STROUD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The time from Memorial Day to Labor Day is named the 100 deadliest days as there is a sharp increase in fatal vehicle crashes, especially involving teenagers, according to AAA.

Mike Stettler with the Stroud Township Volunteer Fire Department talked about the influx of drivers in the Poconos.

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GI-VEN THAT THE Zoning Hearing Board of Stroud Township will conduct a Pub-lic Hearing at the Stroud Township Municipal Building, 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 6:30 pm to consider the following: ZHB #24-03 Application of Neil Costa of 1002 Constitutional Drive, Stroudsburg. PA 18360. Applicant seeks special exception hearing and approval for site alteration-grading (with cut or fill areas more than 3 ft.

STROUD TOWNSHIP MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials state there are road closures on I-80 after a tractor-trailer rollover Friday night in ...

STROUD TOWNSHIP, PA — An overturned tractor-trailer that caught fire on I-80 caused lane closures and restrictions in Monroe County Friday evening ...

MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials state there are road closures on I-80 after a tractor-trailer rollover in Stroud Township.

According to the Monroe County Communication Center, a tractor-trailer rollover was called in around 7:30 p.m.

Truck driver arrested after fatal crash on I-380

Officials say both Interstate 80 East and West are closed between mile markers 304-308.

Fri, 21 Jun 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 903 CIVIL 2022 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, July 25, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 21 Jun 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 2589 CIVIL 2023I 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, July 25, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Shirley A. Weirich, late of Stroud Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00

Public Notice Sealed bids will be publicly opened and read by the Board of Supervisors of Stroud Township at their regular meeting scheduled to be held at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 7:00 PM, to consider proposals for contracted services to wit: Eradication of existing/worn pavement markings and installation of new thermal plastic pavement markings on certain roads in Stroud Township. Contractors shall be PennDOT pre-qualified.

Meeting Date: June 17, 2024
Location: Pocono Township

- Monroe County Reporter

Census data for Stroud township, Monroe County, PA (pop. 19822), including age, race, sex, income, poverty, marital status, education and more.

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GI-VEN THAT THE Zoning Hearing Board of Stroud Township will conduct a Pub-lic Hearing at the Stroud Township Municipal Building, 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 6:30 pm to consider the following: ZHB #24-03 Application of Neil Costa of 1002 Constitutional Drive, Stroudsburg. PA 18360. Applicant seeks special exception hearing and approval for site alteration-grading (with cut or fill areas more than 3 ft.

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00

Public Notice Sealed bids will be publicly opened and read by the Board of Supervisors of Stroud Township at their regular meeting scheduled to be held at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 7:00 PM, to consider proposals for contracted services to wit: Eradication of existing/worn pavement markings and installation of new thermal plastic pavement markings on certain roads in Stroud Township. Contractors shall be PennDOT pre-qualified.

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