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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

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00

LEGAL AD Pursuant to the Noncoal Sur-face Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Rules, and the Clean Streams Law notice is here-by given that Pocono Industries, Inc., 506 Hickory Valley Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 has made application to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to renew it’s “Individual NPDES Permit Associated with Mining Activities” per-mit Number PA022594, at their Pocono Industries Ope-ration, SMP 6574SM1.

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE Stroud Township Leaf Collection 2024 Spring Leaf Collection Schedule Leaves MUST be raked to the road s edge by 7 00 AM on the scheduled pick up date Monday April 8 Monday April 8 Tuesday April 9 Area 1 Area 2 Area 3 Tuesday April 9 Area 4 Wednesday April 10 Area 5 Wednesday April 10 Area 6 Thursday April 11 Area 7 Friday April 12 Area 8 Monday April 15 Tuesday April 16 Area 9 Area 10 Wednesday April 17 Area 11 Thursday April 18 Area 12 N Fifth Street East Side to Stokes Mill Rd Brodhead Creek East to Route 447 N Fifth Street West Side Day

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The Eastern Monroe Public Library is thrilled to announce its upcoming celebration of National Bookmobile Day on Wednesday, April 10th, from 12pm to 3pm. The event will take place in the West Parking Lot, situated to the left of the Hughes Library. This literary extravaganza invites community members of all ages to engage with the beloved Bookmobile, a mobile library offering a diverse collection of books catering to various tastes and age groups. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore the Bookmobile, meet Bookmobile staff, and discover literary treasures on wheels.

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING TAKE NOTICE that the Borough Council of Delaware Water Gap will hold a special meeting on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 5:00 p.m., at the Borough Building, 49 Main Street, Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania 18327. The purpose of the special meeting will be to discuss issues surrounding renovations to the firehouse and to conduct any other general business that may come before Council.

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Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of KATHLEEN JOAN HAMMER a/k/a KATHLEEN J.

Wed, 13 Mar 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 Rahmat Fatimah ashfaq NO: 1108 civil 2024 Notice is hearby given that on February 21, 2024, the petition of Rahmat Fatimah ashfaq was filed in the above named Court, requesting an order to change the name of Rahmat Fatimah ashfaq to Rahmat Fatimah malik.

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Stroudsburg Events

Source Event Date
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -
6:30pm Planning Commission
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 -

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 -