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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, 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.

Stroudsburg News

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Bids will be publicly opened and read by the Stroud Township Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 7:00 PM, at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 for the following, to wit: Demolition of all buildings and connections between buildings, and loading, hauling and disposal of demolition debris and refuse at the former Penn Hills Resort property, 2480 Paradise Trail, in Stroud Township, Monroe County, PA.

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TAKE NOTICE that the Pocono Township Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 beginning at 5:00 P.M., at the Pocono Township Municipal Building, 112 Township Drive, Tannersville, Pennsylvania 18372.

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Mon, 22 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.

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 00:00:00

Abandoned Vehicle 2019 Nissan altima Vin: 1N4BL4CV4KC160565, has been declared abandoned by Stroudsburg State Police. Owner has 30 days to provide proof of ownership and reclaim said vehicle and contents. Vehicle can be reclaimed at CHC Motors Inc., 1048 Foxtown Hill Rd, Stroudsburg Pa 18360. (570)424-6632 Publication Dates L00000000

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 00:00:00

Abandoned Vehicle Auction 2007 Toyota Vin:JTMBD33V976051669 2006 Pontiac Vin: 5Y2SM65836Z454925 Above vehicles have been declared abandoned and will be auctioned at CHC Motors Inc., 1048 Foxtown Hill Rd., Stroudsburg Pa. 18360. Bids to be opened on July24th, 2024 at 1300 hours. Publication Dates L00000000

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Sun, 21 Jul 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 Wayne Benjamin McRae NO: 3619 Notice is hearby given that on June 17, 2024, the petition of Wayne Benjamin McRae was filed in the above named Court, requesting an order to change the name of Wayne Benjamin McRae to Wayne Benjamin McRae. The Court has fixed August 5, 2024, at 2:00 P.M.

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY FORTY-THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA NO. 501 Civil 2024 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA (Plaintiff), vs. $5,600.00 (Defendant Property) TO: Jason Lee Philback, (Property Owner): The Plaintiff, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, has commenced a civil action against you for FORFEITURE, CONDEMNATION, AND DESTRUCTION of $5,600.00 U.S. Currency. The Court has authorized service of the Complaint upon you by publication.

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Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of John R. Sherrock, lateof Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00

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

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TAKE NOTICE that the Zoning Hearing Board of the Borough of Stroudsburg, acting by and through a hearing officer in accordance with Section 906 of the Municipalities Planning Code, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 beginning at 4:30 p.m., in the Borough’s meeting room at 700 Sarah Street, 2nd Floor, Stroudsburg, PA 18360.

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of HELEN S. DIETZ a/k/a HELEN A.

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of ANTHONY P.

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:00:00

COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CIVIL DIVISION MONROE COUNTY NO: 002502-CV-2022 Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC PLAINTIFF VS.

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:00:00

Public Notice Notice is hereby given that the Assessment Roll of property subject to taxation in Monroe County is open for inspection at the office of the Chief Assessor, Room 102 , Administration Center, 1 Quaker Plaza, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. The office is open during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Any person aggrieved by the assessment on their own property may appeal to the Monroe County Board of Assessment Revision for relief.

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:00:00

Abandon Vehicle Auction. 2009 Chrysler vin: 1C3LC46B69N534029 2009 Volkwagon vin: 3VWRZ71K49M063678 2006 Hummer VIN: 5GTDN136768195364 2012 SUBARU VIN: JF1GJAD68CH018354 1995 HARLEY VIN: 1HD1BKL15SY023095 2008 FORD VIN: 1FTWW33RX8EC37386 2006 BMW VIN: WBAVD13586KV06452 2002 GMC VIN: 1GKDT13S922385808 2013 HYUNDAI VIN: 5NPEB4AC4DH716862 2011 DODGE VIN: 2B3CL3CGXBH504943 2020 TAO MOTORS VIN: L9NLARJC0L1001463 Above vehicles have been abandoned and will be auctioned at DVP Service Center LLC. 298 N 1st St. Stroudsburg Pa. 18360.

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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 -