Stroudsburg Borough

Address

700 Sarah Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
United States

lkopp@stroudsburgboro.com

Phone

(570) 421-5444

Fax

(570) 421-2690

URL

https://www.stroudsburgboro.com/

School District

Stroudsburg Area School District

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.

Attachments

Stroudsburg Short Term Rental Permit Application

Stroudsburg Short Term Rental Rules and Regulations

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Stroudsburg News

Girls Basketball wraps up regular season

02/03/2025 - 11:54

Tonight, the red-hot girls’ basketball team takes on Pocono Mountain West to close out their 2024-25 regular season action.

The girls won 10 consecutive games, with their most recent win on Saturday against Bangor, 56-40.

A couple of weeks ago, the girls clinched a spot in the playoffs and currently sit in the sixth seed in the District XI 6A standings.

They have dominated the last couple of games, winning their games last week by an average score of 25.5 points. This includes their dominating win last Thursday against Pleasant Valley, winning by 49 points.

Father of Wawa shooter allegedly hindered apprehension

02/01/2025 - 11:26

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A 54-year-old Pike County man had his preliminary hearing on Wednesday after allegedly helping his son flee the scene of a shooting after he shot and killed 17-year-old Garrett Gearheart.

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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 1580 CIVIL 2024 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to public sale in the Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania on: Thursday, February 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

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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 11359 CIVIL 2013, I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to public sale in the Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania on: Thursday, February 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

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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 6884 CIVIL 2019, I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to public sale in the Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania on: Thursday, February 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

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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 1579 CIVIL 2024 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to public sale in the Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania on: Thursday, February 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

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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 4025 CIVIL 2022 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, February 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

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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 004313-CV-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, February 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

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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 2644 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, February 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

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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 1577 CIVIL 2024 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to public sale in the Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania on: Thursday, February 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

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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 8423 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, February 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

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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 002154 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, February 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

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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 1885 CIVIL 2022, I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to public sale in the Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania on: Thursday, February 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

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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 8267 CIVIL 2012, I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to public sale in the Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania on: Thursday, February 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

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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 7715 CIVIL 2012, I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to public sale in the Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania on: Thursday, February 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

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NOTICE OF LEGAL ACTION IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION NO. 5056 CIVIL 2024 INDIAN MOUNTAIN LAKE CIVIC ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff MARCIN OKLA, Defendant NOTICE To: MARCIN OKLA You are hereby notified that Plaintiff INDIAN MOUNTAIN LAKE CIVIC ASSOCIATION has filed a Complaint, endorsed with a Notice to Defend, against you in the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Pennsylvania, docketed to No. 5056 Civil 2024.

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NOTICE OF LEGAL ACTION IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION NO. 5660 CIVIL 2024 CCP PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION SOUTH, Plaintiff CHENELL RAGIN CHENELL N. JOSEPH, Defendant NOTICE To: CHENELL RAGIN f/k/a CHENELL N. JOSEPH You are hereby notified that Plaintiff ccp PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION SOUTH has filed a Complaint, endorsed with a Notice to Defend, against you in the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Pennsylvania, docketed to No. 5660 Civil 2024.

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ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF Nancy Slesinski, late of Stroud Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

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Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00

Borough of Stroudsburg Waste Collection, Transportation and Disposal Services at Borough Facilities Advertisement for Bids NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by the Borough of Stroudsburg at their offices at 700 Sarah Street, Stroudsburg, PA, until 5:00 pm, prevailing time on Friday, February 14th, 2025 for: Waste Collection, Transportation and Disposal Services at Borough Facilities in the Borough of Stroudsburg Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Borough of Stroudsburg’s Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 18th, 2025, 7:00 pm

	Source	Event Date
6:30pm Planning Commission		Sun, 04/12/2026 - 20:00
4:30pm Streets Committee		Tue, 04/14/2026 - 20:00
David Krissman		Thu, 04/16/2026 - 00:00
1:00pm Mental Health Committee		Thu, 04/16/2026 - 20:00
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast		Sat, 04/18/2026 - 09:00 - Sat, 04/18/2026 - 11:00
5:15pm Parking Committee		Sun, 04/19/2026 - 20:00
Stroudsburg Boro: Council Meeting		Tue, 04/21/2026 - 19:00 - Tue, 04/21/2026 - 20:00
4:30pm Codes Committee		Tue, 04/21/2026 - 20:00
6:00pm PR/Media Committee		Wed, 04/22/2026 - 20:00
Noon: Shayna Canty: AmeriCorps Community VISTA Amb		Thu, 04/23/2026 - 00:00
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast		Sat, 04/25/2026 - 09:00 - Sat, 04/25/2026 - 11:00
Noon: Jospeh A. Akob: Executive Director ESU		Thu, 04/30/2026 - 00:00
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast		Sat, 05/02/2026 - 09:00 - Sat, 05/02/2026 - 11:00
Stroudsburg First Saturday Art Walk		Sat, 05/02/2026 - 18:00 - Sat, 05/02/2026 - 20:00
5:00pm Junior Council Committee		Sun, 05/03/2026 - 20:00
7:00pm Council Meeting		Mon, 05/04/2026 - 20:00
Stroudsburg Boro: Council Meeting		Tue, 05/05/2026 - 19:00 - Tue, 05/05/2026 - 20:00
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast		Sat, 05/09/2026 - 09:00 - Sat, 05/09/2026 - 11:00
6:30pm Planning Commission		Sun, 05/10/2026 - 20:00
4:30pm Redevelopment Committee		Tue, 05/12/2026 - 20:00
4:00pm Shade Tree Commission		Wed, 05/13/2026 - 20:00
Noon: Kenneth Long: ESU President		Thu, 05/14/2026 - 00:00
1:00pm Mental Health Committee		Thu, 05/14/2026 - 20:00
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast		Sat, 05/16/2026 - 09:00 - Sat, 05/16/2026 - 11:00
Stroudsburg Boro: Council Meeting		Tue, 05/19/2026 - 19:00 - Tue, 05/19/2026 - 20:00

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		Mon, 09/30/2024 - 06:00 - Mon, 09/30/2024 - 11:00
Middle School Open House		Tue, 10/01/2024 - 14:00 - Tue, 10/01/2024 - 16:00
Hamilton Elementary Open House		Tue, 10/08/2024 - 14:00 - Tue, 10/08/2024 - 15:00
Rachels Challenge		Wed, 10/09/2024 - 14:00 - Wed, 10/09/2024 - 15:00
Act 80 Day (Indigenous Peoples' Day) - No School for Students
Star Dental Van - SHS & BF Morey Elementary		Tue, 10/15/2024 - 06:00 - Tue, 10/15/2024 - 11:00
Star Dental Van		Thu, 10/24/2024 - 06:00 - Thu, 10/24/2024 - 11:00
Act 80 Day - No School for Students
Thanksgiving Recess - Schools Closed
School Board Meeting - Reorganization Meeting		Wed, 12/04/2024 - 14:00 - Wed, 12/04/2024 - 16:00
Special meeting re: possible expulsion		Tue, 12/17/2024 - 13:00 - Tue, 12/17/2024 - 14:00
JH - Scheduling Night		Tue, 02/11/2025 - 13:00 - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 14:00
Chamber Orchestra		Thu, 02/13/2025 - 14:00 - Thu, 02/13/2025 - 15:00
JH - Scheduling Night (Snow Date)		Tue, 02/18/2025 - 13:00 - Tue, 02/18/2025 - 14:00
5th Grade Band, Chorus, Orchestra		Thu, 03/27/2025 - 15:00 - Thu, 03/27/2025 - 16:00
District Art Show		Sat, 04/05/2025 - 12:00 - Sat, 04/05/2025 - 15:00
High School Musical		Sun, 04/06/2025 - 10:00 - Sun, 04/06/2025 - 11:00
6/7 Orchestra		Thu, 04/10/2025 - 15:00 - Thu, 04/10/2025 - 16:00
6/7 Band		Tue, 04/15/2025 - 15:00 - Tue, 04/15/2025 - 16:00
8/9 Grade Band		Wed, 04/16/2025 - 15:00 - Wed, 04/16/2025 - 16:00
National Junior Honor Society Ceremony		Thu, 05/08/2025 - 14:00 - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 15:30
HS Hall of Fame Concert		Fri, 05/09/2025 - 15:00 - Fri, 05/09/2025 - 16:00

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Stroudsburg Borough

🏙️ Civic & Geographic Snapshot

🏛️ Historical Significance

🛍️ Downtown & Lifestyle

🌿 Natural Setting

🏠 Short-Term Rentals (STRs)

🌟 Borough Identity

Stroudsburg News

Girls Basketball wraps up regular season

Father of Wawa shooter allegedly hindered apprehension

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