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.
đşď¸ 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
đď¸ 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
đď¸ 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 Pennsylvaniaâs most iconic outdoor destinations
đ 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
đ§ Township Identity
Stroud Township is where rural tranquility meets suburban convenience. Itâs a place of wooded neighborhoods, bustling corridors, and deep historical rootsâoriginally 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.
Sheriffâs 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 public sale in the Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania on: Thursday, June 26, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M. PURCHASERS MUST IMMEDIATELY PAY 10% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OR SHERIFFâS COSTS . . .
Tag along with Brianna as she tours the ForEvergreen Nature Preserve, a former golf course in Stroud Township that has it all: hiking, wildlife, public workshops, access to the Brodhead Creek for fishing, and more!
NOTICE OF SPECIAL BOARD MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Hamilton Township Zoning Hearing Board will meet for an Executive Session at the Hamilton Township Municipal Building, 229 Fenner Avenue, Sciota, Pennsylvania 18354 commencing at 6:30 p.m., prevailing time, on June 2, 2025 for the purpose of deliberatio of the Application of 611 Land Development LLC, a Pennsylvania limited liability company for dimensional variances under Section 303, Schedule II and Section 603.3 of the Hamilton Township Zoning Ordinance.
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, June 17, 2025 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.
Sheriffâs 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 public sale in the Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania on: Thursday, June 26, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M. PURCHASERS MUST IMMEDIATELY PAY 10% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OR SHERIFFâS COSTS . . .
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, June 17, 2025 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.
NOTICE OF SPECIAL BOARD MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Hamilton Township Zoning Hearing Board will meet for an Executive Session at the Hamilton Township Municipal Building, 229 Fenner Avenue, Sciota, Pennsylvania 18354 commencing at 6:30 p.m., prevailing time, on May 27, 2025 for the purpose of deliberation of the Application of 611 Land Development LLC, a Pennsylvania limited liability company for dimensional variances under Section 303, Schedule II and Section 603.3 of the Hamilton Township Zoning Ordinance.
Sheriffâs 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 public sale in the Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania on: Thursday, June 26, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M. PURCHASERS MUST IMMEDIATELY PAY 10% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OR SHERIFFâS COSTS . . .
On May 6, multiple funnel cloudsabruptly touched down in Pennsylvania, forming a tornado following large thunderstorms and heavy rain. Many trees, especially in the Bangor Area, were ripped down by the storm.
NOTICE OF LEGAL ACTION IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION NO. 1054 CIVIL 2025 PENN ESTATES PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff v. NAOMI SPIRES AND GERARD FRANKLIN, Defendant NOTICE To NAOMI SPIRES and GERARD FRANKLIN: You are hereby notified that Plaintiff PENN ESTATES PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. has filed a Complaint, endorsed with a Notice to Defend against you in the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Pennsylvania, docketed to No. 1054 Civil 2025.
Notice of Intent to Remediate and Final Report Submission Pursuant to the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act, the act of May 19, 1995, P.L. 4, No. 1995-2, notice is hereby given that EnviroSure Inc., on behalf of SMJ&J, Inc. dba Liberty Discount Fuel has submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection a Revised Notice of Intent to Remediate and a Final Report for a Site located at 235 Pokona Avenue, Stroud Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania.
CaseMay 12, 2025On April 30, 2025, the Stroud Area Regional Police Department was dispatched to Home Depot, located in Stroud Township, for a retail theft.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TAKE NOTICE that the Stroud Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, beginning at 3:00 P.M., at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 North 5th Street, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360. The purpose of the hearing is to consider Welbilt Homesâ application for a waiver or modification from the stream and wetland buffer regulations found at § 23-303 of the Stroud Township Stormwater Ordinance in order to construct a stormwater infiltration BMP.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TAKE NOTICE that the Stroud Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, beginning at 3:30 P.M., at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 North 5th Street, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360. The purpose of the hearing is to consider Cynthia Moralesâ application for a waiver or modification from the stream buffer regulations found at § 23-303 of the Stroud Township Stormwater Ordinance in order to construct a pool.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF MONROE NOTICE OF A MUNICIPAL PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY MAY 20 2025 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7 00AM TO 8 00PM Prevailing Time THE VOTERS OF MONROE COUNTY In pursuance of the provisions of the Constitution and the Election Laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania we the County Board of Elections of Monroe County do hereby make known and give notice to the electors of said Monroe County that a Municipal Primary Election will be held in the said County of Monroe on Tuesday May 20 2025 To see sample ballots please visit www m
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Stroud Township Planning Commission will hold a special meeting on Monday, May 12th, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. at the Stroud Township Municipal Center at 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 to discuss ongoing planning business.
Sheriffâs 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 6685 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, May 29, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
Description Tornado Warning issued May 6 at 3:57PM EDT until May 6 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
TORPHI
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a
* Tornado Warning for... Central Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania... Northeastern Northampton County in eastern Pennsylvania...
* Until 430 PM EDT.
* At 357 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over East Bangor, or 14 miles north of Easton, moving north at 20 mph.
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