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Stroudsburg Borough
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Address
700 Sarah Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
United States
Email
lkopp@stroudsburgboro.com
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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.
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Mon, 29 Jul 2024 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY FORTY-THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DOCKET NO. 1064 CV 2020 RIVER VILLAGE PHASE IIIB OWNERS ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. BRADLEY L. FLOWERS, deceased, BARBARA A. FLOWERS, BRADLEY S. FLOWERS, and LORI P. FLOWERS, in her capacity as Hier of BRIAN L. FLOWERS, deceased, Defendants. TO: LORI P.
Mon, 29 Jul 2024 00:00:00
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOROUGH OF STRODUSBURG Notice is hereby given that the Stroudsburg Borough Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers of the Stroudsburg Borough Municipal Building, 700 Sarah Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, for the consideration of the following Ordinance. The meeting also will be streamed on Zoom.us. The instructions and link for accessing the meeting via zomm.us will be provided on the Borough website www.stroudsburgboro.com prior to the meeting.
Mon, 29 Jul 2024 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Zoning Hearing Board of Stroud Township will conduct a Public Hearing at the Stroud Township Municipal Building, 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 6:30 pm to consider the following: ZHB #24-04 Applicant of Hans Schmitt, 305 Edgemont Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. Mr. Schmidt appeals the Zoning Officer’s Enforcement Notice of June 10, 2024 directed to Willie A. Schmitt and Annemarie Schmitt.
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STROUD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police Stroudsburg say shots were fired in a road rage incident Saturday afternoon ...
STROUD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police Stroudsburg say shots were fired in a road rage incident Saturday afternoon.
STROUD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police Stroudsburg say shots were fired in a road rage incident Saturday afternoon.
On Saturday shortly after 5:00 p.m., troopers say they were called to Interstate 80 Eastbound near mile marker 305.4 in Stroud Township for a road rage incident.
When responding to the scene, state police say it was reported two cars involved in the incident crashed with everyone staying on scene.
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