Stroudsburg Borough

Address

700 Sarah Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
United States

lkopp@stroudsburgboro.com

Phone

(570) 421-5444

Fax

(570) 421-2690

URL

https://www.stroudsburgboro.com/

School District

Stroudsburg Area School District

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, cafés, 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.

Attachments

Stroudsburg Short Term Rental Permit Application

Stroudsburg Short Term Rental Rules and Regulations

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Stroudsburg News

Public Notice: 08/02/2024 [c0bf67bd05190dec554950826db55d06]

08/02/2024 - 12:09

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 1716 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 . . .

Public Notice: 08/02/2024 [760bdb2ae801124f2b39fc15244e574e]

08/02/2024 - 12:09

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 00281 CIVIL 2021, 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.

Public Notice: 08/02/2024 [8d1d11df3ce296b69d0293da382f8837]

08/02/2024 - 12:09

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 . . .

Public Notice: 08/02/2024 [10df6849cefd32a21e7f2e868c39a1fb]

08/02/2024 - 12:09

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 3850 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 . . .

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08/02/2024 - 12:09

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 7359 CV 2015 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.

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08/02/2024 - 12:09

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 544 CIVIL 2013 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 . . .

Public Notice: 08/02/2024 [b97194171244dc7b8c9122d7a2d7bfe9]

08/02/2024 - 12:09

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 . . .

Public Notice: 08/02/2024 [99579ad8866ef86db4d5aa4c80e9f566]

08/02/2024 - 12:09

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 6672 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 . . .

Public Notice: 08/02/2024 [76ab864d50a989909fbc3a83503be3d7]

08/02/2024 - 12:09

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 1593-CIVIL-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, August 29, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Dr. Charles Mancuso Obituary (2024 - 2024) - Legacy Remembers

08/02/2024 - 11:56

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180 Balson Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 - Listing #:PM-117536 - Amantea Real Estate

08/02/2024 - 09:17

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08/02/2024 - 08:54

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08/02/2024 - 05:19

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184 Hypsie Gap Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 - Compass Real Estate

08/02/2024 - 02:25

184 Hypsie Gap Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 is a single family home listed for sale at $700000. This is a 3-bed, 1.5-bath, 2506 sqft property.

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08/02/2024 - 01:32

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814 Resica Falls Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 - Compass Real Estate

08/02/2024 - 00:16

814 Resica Falls Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 is a single family home listed for sale at $245000. This is a 3-bed, 2.5-bath, ...

Gary J. Lampron Obituary (2024) - Stroudsburg, PA - William H. Clark Funeral Home, Inc.

08/01/2024 - 23:20

Gary Lampron Obituary In loving memory of Gary J. Lampron, 68, of Jackson Township, who died Saturday evening, July 27, 2024, at St. Luke's ...

1262 Lace Dr, Middle Smithfield Twp, PA, 18302 | MLS #742753 | RocketHomes

08/01/2024 - 21:11

Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s). School Info. Assigned Schools Information: East Stroudsburg Senior High School South, Public ...

814 Resica Falls Rd, Middle Smithfield Twp, PA, 18302 | MLS #741862 | RocketHomes

08/01/2024 - 21:11

Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil; Cooling: None. School Info. Assigned Schools Information: East Stroudsburg Senior High ...

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08/01/2024 - 14:08

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Monroe COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA In the Matter of Petition for Change of Name of Yulia Sergeevna McClamrock NO: 2365 CIVIL 2024 Notice is hearby given that on April 15, 2024, the petition of Yulia Sergeevna McClamrock was filed in the above named Court, requesting an order to change the name of Yulia Sergeevna McClamrock to Yulia Sergeevna Otdushi.

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08/01/2024 - 11:36

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08/01/2024 - 10:52

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF ROBERT J. WACKER, late of Hamilton Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Public Notice: 08/01/2024 [e2987b313a6b84a63719a49d5ee34b47]

08/01/2024 - 10:52

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Mary Moran, late of Cresco, Barrett Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania.

	Source	Event Date
David Krissman		Thu, 04/16/2026 - 00:00
1:00pm Mental Health Committee		Thu, 04/16/2026 - 20:00
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast		Sat, 04/18/2026 - 09:00 - Sat, 04/18/2026 - 11:00
5:15pm Parking Committee		Sun, 04/19/2026 - 20:00
Stroudsburg Boro: Council Meeting		Tue, 04/21/2026 - 19:00 - Tue, 04/21/2026 - 20:00
4:30pm Codes Committee		Tue, 04/21/2026 - 20:00
6:00pm PR/Media Committee		Wed, 04/22/2026 - 20:00
Noon: Shayna Canty: AmeriCorps Community VISTA Amb		Thu, 04/23/2026 - 00:00
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast		Sat, 04/25/2026 - 09:00 - Sat, 04/25/2026 - 11:00
Noon: Jospeh A. Akob: Executive Director ESU		Thu, 04/30/2026 - 00:00
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast		Sat, 05/02/2026 - 09:00 - Sat, 05/02/2026 - 11:00
Stroudsburg First Saturday Art Walk		Sat, 05/02/2026 - 18:00 - Sat, 05/02/2026 - 20:00
5:00pm Junior Council Committee		Sun, 05/03/2026 - 20:00
7:00pm Council Meeting		Mon, 05/04/2026 - 20:00
Stroudsburg Boro: Council Meeting		Tue, 05/05/2026 - 19:00 - Tue, 05/05/2026 - 20:00
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast		Sat, 05/09/2026 - 09:00 - Sat, 05/09/2026 - 11:00
6:30pm Planning Commission		Sun, 05/10/2026 - 20:00
4:30pm Redevelopment Committee		Tue, 05/12/2026 - 20:00
4:00pm Shade Tree Commission		Wed, 05/13/2026 - 20:00
Noon: Kenneth Long: ESU President		Thu, 05/14/2026 - 00:00
1:00pm Mental Health Committee		Thu, 05/14/2026 - 20:00
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast		Sat, 05/16/2026 - 09:00 - Sat, 05/16/2026 - 11:00
Stroudsburg Boro: Council Meeting		Tue, 05/19/2026 - 19:00 - Tue, 05/19/2026 - 20:00
4:30pm Streets Committee		Tue, 05/19/2026 - 20:00
Noon: Melissa Healy		Thu, 05/21/2026 - 00:00

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		Mon, 09/30/2024 - 06:00 - Mon, 09/30/2024 - 11:00
Middle School Open House		Tue, 10/01/2024 - 14:00 - Tue, 10/01/2024 - 16:00
Hamilton Elementary Open House		Tue, 10/08/2024 - 14:00 - Tue, 10/08/2024 - 15:00
Rachels Challenge		Wed, 10/09/2024 - 14:00 - Wed, 10/09/2024 - 15:00
Act 80 Day (Indigenous Peoples' Day) - No School for Students
Star Dental Van - SHS & BF Morey Elementary		Tue, 10/15/2024 - 06:00 - Tue, 10/15/2024 - 11:00
Star Dental Van		Thu, 10/24/2024 - 06:00 - Thu, 10/24/2024 - 11:00
Act 80 Day - No School for Students
Thanksgiving Recess - Schools Closed
School Board Meeting - Reorganization Meeting		Wed, 12/04/2024 - 14:00 - Wed, 12/04/2024 - 16:00
Special meeting re: possible expulsion		Tue, 12/17/2024 - 13:00 - Tue, 12/17/2024 - 14:00
JH - Scheduling Night		Tue, 02/11/2025 - 13:00 - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 14:00
Chamber Orchestra		Thu, 02/13/2025 - 14:00 - Thu, 02/13/2025 - 15:00
JH - Scheduling Night (Snow Date)		Tue, 02/18/2025 - 13:00 - Tue, 02/18/2025 - 14:00
5th Grade Band, Chorus, Orchestra		Thu, 03/27/2025 - 15:00 - Thu, 03/27/2025 - 16:00
District Art Show		Sat, 04/05/2025 - 12:00 - Sat, 04/05/2025 - 15:00
High School Musical		Sun, 04/06/2025 - 10:00 - Sun, 04/06/2025 - 11:00
6/7 Orchestra		Thu, 04/10/2025 - 15:00 - Thu, 04/10/2025 - 16:00
6/7 Band		Tue, 04/15/2025 - 15:00 - Tue, 04/15/2025 - 16:00
8/9 Grade Band		Wed, 04/16/2025 - 15:00 - Wed, 04/16/2025 - 16:00
National Junior Honor Society Ceremony		Thu, 05/08/2025 - 14:00 - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 15:30
HS Hall of Fame Concert		Fri, 05/09/2025 - 15:00 - Fri, 05/09/2025 - 16:00