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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

STROUD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The driver of a tractor-trailer involved in a multi-vehicle crash that slowed traffic on Interstate 80 in the Poconos on Monday afternoon was taken into custody Tuesday.

According to police, the crash happened just after 1:30 p.m. near the Bartonsville Exit, causing a traffic backup for miles.

STROUD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Monroe County Control Center has confirmed there was a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 on ...

STROUD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Monroe County Control Center has confirmed there was a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 on Monday.

According to 511PA traffic was backed due to a multi-vehicle crash at 1:36 p.m. on I-80 as police were at the scene of the crash near Exit 302 B (Bartonsville).

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of KATHY J. NEES, aka KATHY NEES, lateof STROUD TOWNSHIP, MONROE County, PA. Any person or persons having claim against or indebted to estate present same to Administrator EMILY FRANCES DeSANTIAGO 261 SOMERSET DRIVE EAST STROUDSBURG,PA 18301 JOHN F. SPALL, ESQUIRE 2573 ROUTE 6 HAWLEY, PA 18428 Publication Dates L00000000

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Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF FRANCES S. HARRISON, late of Stroud Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 26 Apr 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 007355-CV-2023 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, May 30, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 26 Apr 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 5675 CIVIL 2019 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, May 30, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Dorothy G. Clark, late of Stroud Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00

Public Notice Sealed bids will be publicly opened and read by the Board of Supervisors of Stroud Township at its regular meeting scheduled to be held at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 7 PM, to consider proposals for the purchase of the following, to wit: 24-Hour Access, Card Lock, Vehicle Fueling Service, for 18,000 gallons, more or less, Highway Diesel Fuel, and 4,000 gallons, more or less, 87 Octane Unleaded Gasoline.

Thu, 25 Apr 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, May 7, 2024, at 7:00 PM for the purchase of the following, to wit: 28,869 square yards, more or less, FB-3 Wearing Course, 60 LBS Depth Leveling Course applied complete in place, 28,869 square yards, more or less, FB-3 1 ½” Wearing Coarse, 150 LBS Depth, SRL-L applied complete in place, 28,869

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ENACT PROPOSED ORDINANCE The Board of Supervisors of Stroud Township will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 N. 5th Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 with respect to a proposed ordinance that would prohibit parking at all times in the right turning lane of a specific portion of S.R. 0611 and would also direct the erection and maintenance of appropriate signs.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00

Public Notice Sealed bids will be publicly opened and read by the Board of Supervisors of Stroud Township at its regular meeting scheduled to be held at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 7 PM, to consider proposals for the purchase of the following, to wit: 24-Hour Access, Card Lock, Vehicle Fueling Service, for 18,000 gallons, more or less, Highway Diesel Fuel, and 4,000 gallons, more or less, 87 Octane Unleaded Gasoline.

Mon, 22 Apr 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, May 7, 2024, at 7:00 PM for the purchase of the following, to wit: 28,869 square yards, more or less, FB-3 Wearing Course, 60 LBS Depth Leveling Course applied complete in place, 28,869 square yards, more or less, FB-3 1 ½” Wearing Coarse, 150 LBS Depth, SRL-L applied complete in place, 28,869

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF FRANCES S. HARRISON, late of Stroud Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of KATHY J. NEES, aka KATHY NEES, lateof STROUD TOWNSHIP, MONROE County, PA. Any person or persons having claim against or indebted to estate present same to Administrator EMILY FRANCES DeSANTIAGO 261 SOMERSET DRIVE EAST STROUDSBURG,PA 18301 JOHN F. SPALL, ESQUIRE 2573 ROUTE 6 HAWLEY, PA 18428 Publication Dates L00000000

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Sun, 21 Apr 2024 00:00:00

Stroud Township 2024 SPRING CLEAN UP Spring Clean up is scheduled for Wednesday April 24 Thursday April 25 Friday April 26 and Saturday April 27 2024 from 8 00 AM to 4 00 PM NOTE THERE WILL BE NO SUNDAY HOURS All materials shall be brought to the Township Maintenance Yard at 134 Gaunt Road Located off Route 611 mile North of the Stroud Mall PROOF OF TOWNSHIP RESIDENCY REQUIRED Fees Car Load 2 or 4 door 10 00 Mini Van SUV Hatchback vehicles 15 00 Utility Van or Pick up Truck 20 00 Utility Trailer Load 6 ft under 20 00 Utility Trailer Load over 6ft

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Dorothy G. Clark, late of Stroud Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF MICHAEL J. KNIOLEK A/K/A MICHAEL JULIAN KNIOLEK, late of Stroud Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Donald C. Learn, late of Stroud Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00

MONROE COUNTY S POLLING PLACE LIST BARRETT ONE 1 1 BARRETT NS ROUTE 390 CRESCO PA 18326 Handicap Access BARRETT TWO E NS O E ES O 183 Handicap Access ON E O E Are Political Signs Allowed at Polling Place ON E O YES E Are Political Signs Allowed at Polling Place CHESTNUTHILL ONE 1 WEST END FIRE COMPANY DOWNSTAIRS 128 ROUTE 715 BEHIND WAWA BRODHEADSVILLE PA 18322 Handicap Access Are Political Signs Allowed at Polling Place CHESTNUTHILL TWO 2 ST JOHN S LUTHERAN CHURCH 164 MERWINSBURG RD EFFORT PA 18330 Handicap Access Are Political Signs Allowed at

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TAKE NOTICE that the Stroud Township Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 N. 5th Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, on Monday, April 29, 2024, beginning at 3:00 P.M. The purpose of the hearing is to consider the application of Daniel and Erin Henry for an exemption from the 100’ well isolation distance required by 25 Pa. Code § 73.13.

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF FRANCES S. HARRISON, late of Stroud Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Brown’s Landmark Distracted Driving Legislation Passed by House

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Donald C. Learn, late of Stroud Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

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