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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, cafĂ©s, 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

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 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 5960 CIVIL 2024, 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, July 31, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 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 000301-CV-2025 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, July 31, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Arthur Kroll a/k/a Arthur M Kroll, late of Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF John Anthony Pierro a/k/a John A. Pierro a/k/a John A. Pierro Sr., late of Chestnuthill Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:00:00

Timothy C. Carleton, also known as Timothy Colan Carleton ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Timothy C. Carleton, also known as Timothy Colan Carleton, late of Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania.

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:00:00

SERVICE BY PUBLICATION IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION NO. 8392-CV-2024 CAPITAL ONE, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO DISCOVER BANK 4590 E BROAD ST COLUMBUS, OH 43213 Plaintiff v. HERMINEH M MARKARIANS 349 BRAESIDE AVE APT 206 E. STROUDSBURG, PA 18301 Defendant NOTICE OF CIVIL ACTION COMPLAINT IN CIVIL ACTION NOTICE TO: HERMINEH M MARKARIANS 349 BRAESIDE AVE APT 206 E STROUDSBURG, PA 18301 YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT CAPITAL ONE, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO DISCOVER BANK..

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 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 6462 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, July 31, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 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 007824 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, July 31, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 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 5953 CIVIL 2024, 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, July 31, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 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 5951 CIVIL 2024 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, July 31, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 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 1921 CIVIL 2024 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, July 31, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 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 006568-CV-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, July 31, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 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 5985 CIVIL 2024, 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, July 31, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 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 006929 CIVIL 2024 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, July 31, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A community caring company is celebrating six years in NEPA.

Stroudsburg Today is marking the special occasion for Pocono 3C.

Representatives from several non profits were on hand including Street to Feet and Pocono Television Network.

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Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Steve Capotosto, deceased, late of 244 Thomas Way, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00

Petition for Certificate of Title John Robbins Address Unknown Please be advised that after many attempts to contact John Robbins . He could not be found. This notice is regarding the 1994 GMC Dump Truck Vin # 1GDJ7H1J9RJ508041 left on my property on 2019. A Complaint and Order to Show Cause has been filled in the Common Court of Pleas of Monroe County Pa, Under Docket #575 CV 2025. On behalf of Brian Costello for a judgement declaring ownership of vehicle. A hearing is scheduled for July 17, 2025 at 2:30 pm By The Honorable C. Daniel Higgins Jr.

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ENACT ORDINANCE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CHESTNUTHILL TOWNSHIP hereby gives public notice of its intention to enact the following Ordinance at a Public Hearing of the Board of Supervisors to be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 7:00 o'clock P.M., at the Chestnuthill Township Municipal Building, 271 Route 715, Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania. Any and all interested persons are hereby given notice to attend the meeting and offer such comments in relation to the proposed Ordinance as they may desire.

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00

CHANGE OF NAME Notice is hearby given that on June 3, 2025, a petition for change of name was filed in the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas, requesting a decree to change the name of Richard Nicholas Napolitano to Richard Augustine Napolitano.

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE The Monroe County Commissioners announce the availability of Requests for Funding Proposal (RFP) applications for the Homeless Assistance Program (HAP) and Human Services Development Fund (HSDF) for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year. RFPs will be accepted by the Monroe County Commissioners on or before Friday, July 11, 2025, at 4:00pm. Proposals will be addressed at the regularly scheduled commissioners meeting on July 16, 2025.

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00

Petition for Certificate of Title John Robbins Address Unknown Please be advised that after many attempts to contact John Robbins . He could not be found. This notice is regarding the 1994 GMC Dump Truck Vin # 1GDJ7H1J9RJ508041 left on my property on 2019. A Complaint and Order to Show Cause has been filled in the Common Court of Pleas of Monroe County Pa, Under Docket #575 CV 2025. On behalf of Brian Costello for a judgement declaring ownership of vehicle. A hearing is scheduled for July 17, 2025 at 2:30 pm By The Honorable C. Daniel Higgins Jr.

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00

NOTICE OF FILING OF FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the provisions of the Acts of Assembly approved May 24, 1945, as amended, of the filing in the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on June 19, 2025 an application for registration of fictitious name for Stoves 'N Stuff of Stroudsburg, with its principal place of business at 914 N. 9th Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. The name of the person interested in said business is Alaska Company, Inc. June 24 2025 LSOM0320531

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF MARY ANN KROLIKOWSKI, late of Paradise Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Stroudsburg Events

Source Event Date
Stroudsburg Boro: Council Meeting -
4:30pm Redevelopment Committee
4:00pm Shade Tree Commission
Noon: David Parker, Monroe County Commissioner
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

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