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Stroudsburg Borough

Address

700 Sarah Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
United States

Email
lkopp@stroudsburgboro.com
Tax Rate
10.67 mills

Stroudsburg Borough is the historic heart of Monroe County, Pennsylvania, and the only traditional downtown in the Pocono Mountains region. With its walkable streets, Victorian architecture, and vibrant arts scene, Stroudsburg blends small-town charm with urban energy.


🏙️ Civic & Geographic Snapshot

  • Serves as the county seat
  • Covers approximately 1.74 square miles (4.51 km²)
  • Sits at an elevation of around 509 feet (155 meters)
  • Population of roughly 5,927 (based on the 2020 Census)
  • ZIP Code: 18360
  • Served by the Stroudsburg Area School District

🏛️ Historical Significance

  • Founded: Laid out by Colonel Jacob Stroud in 1799; incorporated in 1815
  • Historic Sites: Includes the Stroud Mansion, Monroe County Courthouse, and Academy Hill Historic District—all listed on the National Register of Historic Places
  • Cultural Legacy: Once a key hub for trade and governance in northeastern Pennsylvania

🛍️ Downtown & Lifestyle

  • Main Street: Lined with boutique shops, cafĂ©s, galleries, and live music venues
  • Arts & Events: Home to the Sherman Theater, Pocono Arts Council, and seasonal festivals like StroudFest
  • Dining Scene: Eclectic mix of international cuisine, craft breweries, and farm-to-table eateries

🌿 Natural Setting

  • Creek Confluence: Located at the meeting point of Brodhead, McMichaels, and Pocono Creeks
  • Nearby Attractions: Just 5 miles from the Delaware Water Gap, offering hiking, paddling, and scenic views

🏠 Short-Term Rentals (STRs)

  • Zoning Rules: STRs are prohibited in residential districts (R-1, R-2, R-3) but allowed in all other zones
  • Requirements: License and annual inspection required
  • STR Friendliness: Rated somewhat STR-friendly, with clear zoning boundaries

🌟 Borough Identity

Stroudsburg is a borough that wears its history proudly while embracing modern vibrancy. It’s a place where you can admire 19th-century architecture in the morning, hike a mountain trail in the afternoon, and catch a live show at night. As the county seat, it anchors Monroe County’s civic and cultural life with a distinctive blend of heritage and hospitality.

Short Term Rental Information

The borough of Stroudsburg has implemented a new Short-term Rental Ordinance and refined zoning regulations to prohibit short term rentals in residential districts (R-1, R-2 and R-3) and allow it in all other zoning districts.  A license and annual inspection is required, more details under Housing section on borough's website.  See rules and regulations and permit application below.

Stroudsburg News

Nestled in a PRIVATE, amenity-filled community w/ lakes, pools, tennis courts, playgrounds, & more, this 3bd/2.5ba Bi-level home offers ENDLESS ...

Newswatch 16's Emily Kress shares how the borough is going all out to prepare for the Halloween season. Author: wnep.com.

Good condition RAISED RANCH with an ''open floorplan'', light & bright, nice little sunroom, full WALKOUT BSMT, Double Deep garage would store 2 ...

Football 10-4-2024 Gallery • 22 Photos Alexis Binikos Stroudsburg's offense huddles together before another intense play, October 4, 2024

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Stroud Township Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 N. 5th Street, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360, on October 29, 2024, beginning at 3:00 P.M. The purpose of the hearing is to determine if there is a dangerous structure in violation of the “Dangerous Structure” provisions of the Stroud Township Code of Ordinances (§§ 10-301–10-308), on property located at 2352 Grey Fox Drive, Stroudsburg, Stroud Township, Pennsylvania. The property is owned by J.

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE of Monroe County’s Section 504 Officer and Process for Grievance FY 2024 CDBG Pursuant to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and its implementing regulations (“Section 504”), no otherwise qualified individual with a disability shall, solely by reason of his/her disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.

N Route 402 Rte, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 is for sale. View 3 photos of this 5.52 acre lot land with a list price of $59900.

side and 1079 along Chateau Dr. This is zoned R-3 so perfect for building a multi-Family residential property for rental income. There is a survey on ...

On Wednesday, October 9, Stroudsburg Volleyball had their last regular season game against Pleasant Valley.

They lost in the fifth set 18-16. The final was 3 sets to Pleasant Valley and 2 to Stroudsburg.

The Bears came in strong, winning the first two sets. The Mountaineers managed to come back and take the next two sets to keep them in the game.

Stroudsburg started the final set slow by being down five at the beginning of the set. Even though they managed to catch up and pushed the set to overtime and over 15, but lost in the end by two.

This rural residential and agricultural 5.69-acre property for sale in Monroe County, PA includes a 4412 square foot house with farmland.

View 14 pictures of the 2 units for 31 N 9th St Stroudsburg PA | Zillow, as well as Zestimates and nearby comps. Find the perfect place to live.

Tracy Rose Obituary Tracy Lynn Rose, 56, of East Stroudsburg, passed away early Saturday morning, October 12, 2024, at the Lehigh Valley Pocono ...

This vacant residential 0.7-acre property for sale in Monroe County, PA could be the ideal location for your dream home.

The Adam Strunk Murder of 1901: A Local History Lecture with Local History & Genealogy Librarian Jim Adams

Date: Saturday, October 26th, 2:00pm

Location: Eisemann Room, Hughes Library, 1002 N. Ninth Street, Stroudsburg PA 18360

Step back in time this autumn for a thrilling exploration of one of our area’s most notorious crimes. Join EMPL’s Local History & Genealogy Librarian Jim Adams as he unravels the chilling tale of the Adam Strunk murder of 1901.

296 Clubhouse Dr, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 is for sale. View 1 photos of this 0.7 acre lot land with a list price of $19000.

Beautiful 0.7-Acre Plot in Winona Lakes - Ideal for Short-Term Rentals!Discover this prime 0.7-acre lot in the sought-after, ...

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 00:00:00

Estate Notice Estate of Martin Rueter Late of Monroe County, deceased LETTERS TESTAMENTARY in the above named Estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to the Estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims are directed to present the same without delay to the undersigned or his attorney within four months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the Forty-Third Judicial District, Orphans' Court Division, a particular statement of claim, duly verified by an Affidavit setting fo

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids will be received by the Monroe County Controller at the Monroe County Administration Center, One Quaker Plaza, Room 206, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 until 1:30 PM on October 29, 2024, to provide the following services, for the 2025 calendar year: Correctional Officer & Deputy Sheriff Uniforms Fuel Oil for Various County's Facilities Inmate Uniforms & Supplies Janitorial Supplies Office Supplies & Toner Propane for Various County's Facilities Refuse Hauling Sewage Sludge Hauling Services for the Sewage Treatment Plant Snow Remov

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE The Stroud Township Board of Supervisors has scheduled a special meeting on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 3:00 PM to discuss personnel matters and to act on any other business that may come before the Board. The meeting will be held at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. P – October 14, 2024 Stroud Township Board of Supervisors

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TAKE NOTICE that the Stroud Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, beginning at 2:30 P.M., at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 North 5th Street, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360. The purpose of the hearing is to consider Richard Pacitti’s application for a waiver or modification from the riparian buffer regulations found at § 23-303 of the Stroud Township Stormwater Ordinance. The application relates to the 0.71 acre property owned by Richard D. and Jennifer S.

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

Rare Listing - White Heron Lake in the Poconos, Classic old-world cottage, Ideal primary home or weekend retreat in picturesque lake community, ...

This beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 1-bath apartment in downtown Stroudsburg offers a perfect blend of historic charm and modern convenience.

Fully renovated two story townhouse in heart of East Stroudsburg. New kitchen, new appliances, new carpet throughout and freshly painted. Available ...

Stroudsburg Events

Source Event Date
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -
5:15pm Parking Committee
Stroudsburg Boro: Council Meeting -
4:30pm Codes Committee
6:00pm PR/Media Committee
Noon: Shayna Canty: AmeriCorps Community VISTA Amb
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -
Noon: Jospeh A. Akob: Executive Director ESU
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -
Stroudsburg First Saturday Art Walk -
5:00pm Junior Council Committee
7:00pm Council Meeting
Stroudsburg Boro: Council Meeting -
Noon: Christina High - American Cancer Society
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -
6:30pm Planning Commission
4:30pm Redevelopment Committee
4:00pm Shade Tree Commission
Noon: Kenneth Long: ESU President
1:00pm Mental Health Committee
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -
Stroudsburg Boro: Council Meeting -
4:30pm Streets Committee
Noon: Melissa Healy
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -

SASD Calendar

Source Event Date
First Day of School
Labor Day Holiday (Schools Closed)
2 Hour Delay - Students Only/Act 80 Faculty Data Meeting
Star Dental Van - SHS and B.F. Morey Elementary -
Middle School Open House -
Hamilton Elementary Open House -
Rachels Challenge -
Act 80 Day (Indigenous Peoples' Day) - No School for Students
Star Dental Van - SHS & BF Morey Elementary -
Star Dental Van -
Act 80 Day - No School for Students
Thanksgiving Recess - Schools Closed
School Board Meeting - Reorganization Meeting -
Special meeting re: possible expulsion -
JH - Scheduling Night -
Chamber Orchestra -
JH - Scheduling Night (Snow Date) -
5th Grade Band, Chorus, Orchestra -
District Art Show -
High School Musical -
6/7 Orchestra -
6/7 Band -
8/9 Grade Band -
National Junior Honor Society Ceremony -
HS Hall of Fame Concert -