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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

House For Sale for $329900 USD. 3 beds, 2 baths, 1687 sqft at 1262 Lace Drive in East Stroudsburg, PA, 18302.

1317 Burnside Terrace, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 is a 4 beds, 2 baths, 1568 SqFt Single Family Residence home. View property details, photos, ...

Introducing Your opportunity for modern living with a Blend of Comfort, Convenience and located close to Downtown Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg, ...

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:00:00

LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP BY: CHRISTOPHER A. DeNARDO, PA I.D. NO. 78447 SAMANTHA GABLE, PA I.D. NO. 320695 STEVEN PALMER, PA I.D. NO. 334553 LESLIE J. RASE, PA I.D. NO. 58365 HEATHER RILOFF, PA I.D. NO. 309906 KEVIN T. TONCZYCZYN, PA I.D. NO. 332616 ELIZABETH L. WASSALL, PA I.D. NO. 77788 JOSEPH L. LoCASTRO, IV, PA I.D. NO. 314973 985 OLD EAGLE SCHOOL ROAD, SUITE 514 WAYNE, PA 19087 TELEPHONE: (610) 278-6800 E-MAIL: PAHELP@LOGS.COM LLG FILE NO.

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY, FORTY-THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA NO. 1097 Civil 2024 CASA BELLA REMODELING, LLC, Plaintiff vs. CARMINE RUSSO, GENNARO'S PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, ALEKSANDER AKA ALEX GUKHER, and THE BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION, Defendants, TO: ALEKSANDER AKA ALEX GUKHER, Defendant(s): The Plaintiff, CASA BELLA REMODELING, LLC, has commenced a civil action against you for QUIET TITLE. The Court has authorized service of the Complaint upon you by publication.

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE There will be an auction for the vehicles listed below On Friday August 2nd 2024 at 9AM at 1870 West Main Street, Stroudsburg 18360 Please contact us with any questions at (570)476-7395 2010 Chevy Suburban 1GNUKHE36AR17150 2019 Chevy Equinox2GNAXUEV8K6229426 2002 Honda 300EX JH3TE19072K706075 1986 GMC TRUCK 2GDHG31MXG4502590 2014 Mazda 6 JM1GJ1W5XE1100614 2019 Mitubishi Outlander JA4AZ3A34KZ013024 2006 Nissan Murano JN8AZ08W86W541181 2003 Appalachian Trailer 1SPHF182831003188 2004 Audi A4 WAULC68E64A150036 2000 Ford E-250 1FNTNE2420YHB16004 2019 Chevy

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE The Monroe County Commissioners announce the availability of the Request for Funding Proposal (RFP) applications for the 2024 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG). RFPs will be accepted by the Monroe County Commissioners in one stage: the Organization Program Budget and the full proposal due on or before Monday, August 12th, 2024. Proposals must be returned in the format described in the Request for Funding Proposal (RFP) packet to the Monroe County Fiscal Affairs Office by the dates listed above.

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF HELEN R. DWYER a/k/a HELEN RITA DWYER, late of Paradise Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of JUDITH THOMPSON a/k/a JUDITH CAZIARC, late of the Township of Pocono, County of Monroe, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Deceased Letters of Administration 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 (4) months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the Forty-Third Judicial Di

Jerome Morgan Obituary Jerome J. Morgan, 46, of Tannersville, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday Aug. 2, 2024. He was the loving husband of Thomas ...

Monroe Plaza is 0.8 miles away, and Pocono Plaza is within a 23 minute walk. Parks and Recreation. Recreational activities near 800 Main St Unit 800 ...

This residential 3.18-acre property for sale in Monroe County, PA can be your dream property with a 3342 square foot house. View this Stroudsburg ...

Stunning two-story townhouse nestled within the highly sought after Northslope II community in the Poconos available for rent now!

Thomas J. Panza, 57, of Stroudsburg, died Dec. 22 in Pocono Medical Center, East Stroudsburg. He was married to Elva D. (Schuler) Panza.

For Sale: 3 beds, 2 baths, 1400 SqFt, 6229 Willowicke Terrace, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 is a Single Family Residence home listed at $299000, ...

Fri, 02 Aug 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 1050 CIVIL 2020 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, August 29, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M. PURCHASERS MUST IMMEDIATELY PAY 10% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OR SHERIFF’S COSTS . . .

Fri, 02 Aug 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 1025 CIVIL 2014 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, August 29, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M. PURCHASERS MUST IMMEDIATELY PAY 10% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OR SHERIFF’S COSTS . . .

Fri, 02 Aug 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 7458 CIVIL 2023 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, August 29, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M. PURCHASERS MUST IMMEDIATELY PAY 10% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OR SHERIFF’S COSTS . . .

Fri, 02 Aug 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 4236 CIVIL 2014 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, August 29, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M. PURCHASERS MUST IMMEDIATELY PAY 10% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OR SHERIFF’S COSTS . . .

Fri, 02 Aug 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 002832 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, August 29, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 02 Aug 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 6340 CIVIL 2016 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, August 29, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M. PURCHASERS MUST IMMEDIATELY PAY 10% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OR SHERIFF’S COSTS . . .

Fri, 02 Aug 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 7458 CIVIL 2023 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, August 29, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M. PURCHASERS MUST IMMEDIATELY PAY 10% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OR SHERIFF’S COSTS . . .

Fri, 02 Aug 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 803 CIVIL 2018 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, August 29, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M. PURCHASERS MUST IMMEDIATELY PAY 10% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OR SHERIFF’S COSTS . . .

Fri, 02 Aug 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 7475 CIVIL 2023 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, August 29, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M. PURCHASERS MUST IMMEDIATELY PAY 10% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OR SHERIFF’S COSTS . . .

Stroudsburg Events

Source Event Date
David Krissman
1:00pm Mental Health Committee
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 -
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

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 -