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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

Sun, 19 May 2024 00:00:00

Notice of Public Sale Notice is hereby given that Moove In Self Storage will sell the contents of the storage units listed below at a public auction to satisfy a lien placed on the contents (pursuant to P.L. 1404, No. 325). The sale will take place at the website www.StorageTreasures.com. The sale will be conducted on www.StorageTreasures.com, under the guidance of Christopher Rosa (AU005857) on behalf of the facility’s management. Units will be available for viewing prior to the sale on www.StorageTreasures.com. All sales are final.

Sun, 19 May 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF MONROE Notice of Special Meeting The Redevelopment Authority of the County of Monroe has scheduled a special meeting for Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. to be held at the Redevelopment Authority’s administrative office located at 701 Main Street, Suite 202, Stroudsburg, PA to discuss personnel and other business matters. Robert W. Buff, Chairman Redevelopment Authority of the County of Monroe

Sun, 19 May 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF JAMES A. JORDAN JR., late of Hamilton Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

430 King Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 is a 3 beds, 2 baths, 2020 SqFt Single Family Residence home. View property details, photos, ...

For Sale: Lot 3191 Marshall Dr, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 ∙ $25000 ∙ MLS# PM-115296 ∙ 1 acre, NO HOA in Stroud Township!

Listing #PM-115296 - Lot 3191 Marshall Drive Stroudsburg, PA. Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for Stroudsburg, ...

For Sale: 3 beds, 2 baths, 1700 SqFt, 215 Leland Te Terrace, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 is a Single Family Residence home listed at $319000, ...

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) —Tension and conflict over a church food pantry and its delivery system in Monroe County.

143 Leafy Greene St house in Stroudsburg, PA, is available for rent. This house rental unit is available on ForRent.com, starting at $1400 ...

Zillow has 2 photos of this $25000 1 Acres lot located at LOT 3191 Marshall Dr, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 MLS #PM-115296.

Marshall Dr Lot 3191, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 is for sale. View 2 photos of this 1 acre lot land with a list price of $25000.

How about a Very affordable Ranch home nicely remodeled. just waiting for you to call home! Generous size bedrooms and beautiful kitchen with ...

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Tension and conflict over a church food pantry and its delivery system in Monroe County. Stroudsburg Borough officials say there have been several issues with the pantry over parking space and community safety in the last several months.

But food pantry organizers don't agree.

The Stroudsburg Borough Municipal Building and Christ Episcopal Church are located right next to each other but right now they're not making for very nice neighbors.

Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF MARIE T. METZGAR a/k/a MARIE METZGAR, late of Stroud Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF KATHERINE A. PRICE a/k/a KATHERINE PRICE, late of Barrett Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Barbara A. Shandra, late of Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE OF ACTION IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION – LAW NO.: 001984-CV-2024 JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.

Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA In the Matter of Petition for Change of Name of ERB NO: 003013-CV-2024 Notice is hearby given that on May 6, 2024, the petition of THOMAS & THERESA GILLEECE was filed in the above named Court, requesting an order to change the name of ERB to ERG.

Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00

Public Notice There will be an auction for the vehicles listed below on Friday May 17th 2024 at 9am at 1870 W Main Street Stroudsburg any questions Please contact us at 570-476-7395 HYUNDAI ELANTRA 5NPDH4AE7EH546445 VOLKSWAGEN GLI 3VWDJ71K58M031693 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE 1GNKVGKD7DJ111459 INTERNATIONAL 4200 1HTMPAFP84H604803 CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2GNALDEC8B1328190 AUDI A4 WAULC68E12A231295 BMW M3 WBS8M9C53J5J79148 GREAT DANE 1GRAA96255B708437 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 5LMFL28587LJ25505 ACURA TL 19UUA65596A063334 HYUNDAI ELANTRA KMHDH4AEXCU434575 FORD FOCUS 1

Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Certificate of Organization has been filed with the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the purpose of creating an LLC and obtaining a Certificate of Incorporation pursuant to the provisions of Pennsylvania Business Law. The name of the corporation is: PunchDrunk, LLC The Articles of Incorporation were filed on February 15, 2024. Brett J. Riegel, Esq. 18 N. 8th Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360

912 Main Street. Suite 100, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 is a 922 SqFt Commercial Sale property. View property details, photos, school and neighborhood ...

The late Sean Richmond inconvenienced himself for the well-being of others. The Stroudsburg wrestling coach and athletic and activities director ...

Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Pocono Township Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, May 30, 2024, beginning at 5:00 P.M. at the Pocono Township Municipal Building, 112 Township Drive, Tannersville, PA 18372, to consider three appeals by PoconoPlaces, LLC (Appellant) from Enforcement Notices issued by the Pocono Township Zoning Officer. The firstappeal relates to the Enforcement Notice issued on December 13, 2023 regarding the property identified as Parcel ID # 12.12.2.29 (Map # 12-6364-02-68-5335).

Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00

Public Notice Sealed bids will be publicly opened and read by the Board of Supervisors of Stroud Township at their regular meeting scheduled to be held at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at 7:00 PM for the purchase of the following, to wit: 54,700 square yards, more or less, Double Bituminous Seal Coat as directed by the Township.

Stroudsburg Events

Source Event Date
4:30pm Streets Committee
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

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 -