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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

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:00:00

Public Notice Notice is hereby given that the 2025 regular meetings of the Stroud Township Board of Supervisors, 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 will be held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 PM, unless otherwise noted*. Regular meetings are scheduled as follows: Jan. 6 at 3 PM*, Jan. 21, Feb. 4, Feb. 18, Mar. 4, Mar. 18, April 1, April 15, May 6, May 19*, June 3, June 17, July 1, July 15, Aug. 5, Aug. 19, Sept. 2, Sept. 16, Oct. 7, Oct. 21, Nov. 3*, Nov. 18, Dec. 2, & Dec. 16.

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:00:00

NOTICE OF MONTHLY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF THE MONROE COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOP- MENT AUTHORITY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-EN that the Board of Directors of the Monroe County Industrial Development Au-thority will hold its regular monthly meetings for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board of Directors each month at 9:00 o'clock a.m., prevailing time, in the Con-ference Room in the Authority offices located at 701 Main Street, Suite 407, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360 on the following dates: January 22, 2025; February 26, 2025; M

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:00:00

NOTICE OF MONTHLY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF THE POCONO MOUNTAINS INDUSTRIAL PARK AUTHORITY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-EN that the Board of Directors of the Pocono Mountains Industrial Park Authority will hold its regular monthly meetings for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board of Directors each month at 9:00 o'clock a.m., prevailing time, in the Conference Room in the Authority offi-ces located at 701 Main Street, Suite 407, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360 on the following dates: January 22, 2025; February 26, 2025; March 26, 2025;

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING Borough Council of DELAWARE WATER GAP will convene a regular meeting on Monday, January 6, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Borough Hall, 49 Main Street, Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania 18327. If you require any special accommodations to attend or participate in the meeting, please contact the Borough at (570) 476-0331 at least one business day in advance. WEITZMANN, WEITZMANN & HUFFMAN, LLC By: Deborah L. Huffman, Esquire 700 Monroe Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 Solicitor Borough of Delaware Water Gap

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Zoning Hearing Board of the Borough of Stroudsburg will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, beginning at 4:30 p.m., in the Borough’s meeting room at 700 Sarah Street, 2nd Floor, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 to deliberate and render a decision on the application of Glenroy H.


This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine: discover nearly 60 life-size Snowmen of Stroudsburg, including 10 new designs, gracing the streets for another winter season, hit the trails at Alvin's Off Road Playground for an unforgettable, adrenaline-filled adventure, and sample outstanding mocktail menus available during Dry January (and refreshed seasonally!) at The Frogtown Chophouse, Siamsa Irish Pub, and Sycamore Grille.


Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of JOANN BEVERLY OLSON, a/k/a JO ANN B. OLSON, a/k/a JOANN B. OLSON, late of STROUD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00

Public Notice The 2025 meeting schedule for the Stroud Township Zoning Hearing Board, 1211 N. 5th Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 is provided below. Meetings will be held the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM at the address above. January 8, February 5, March 5, April 2, May 7, June 4, July 2, August 6, September 3, October 1, November 5 and December 3. Daryl A. Eppley, Stroud Township Manager P – December 30, 2024

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00

Notice Notice is hereby given that the Borough of Stroudsburg intends to enact a tax ordinance at the regular meeting of the council on January 7th, 2025. The tax will be levied on producers of amusements, levying assessments and collecting taxes imposed upon any facility which charges an admission within the Borough of Stroudsburg. The tax will support general government administration and is expected to raise $40,000. Copy of the proposed ordinance is on file at the Borough office and may be examined Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 and 4:00.

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Tobyhanna Township Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing at the Tobyhanna Township Municipal Building, 105 Government Center Way, Pocono Pines, PA 18350, on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of hearing the following: Appeal of Sanford Nager of 106 S Elliott place Brooklyn NY 11217. Mr.

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY FORTY-THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DOCKET NO. 7704 CV 2018 RIVER VILLAGE PHASE III-B OWNERS ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY FORTY-THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DOCKET NO. 407 CV 2020 RIVER VILLAGE OWNERS ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY FORTY-THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DOCKET NO. 783 CV 2013 RIVER VILLAGE PHASE III-B OWNERS ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY FORTY-THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DOCKET NO. 6208 CV 2018 RIDGE TOP VILLAGE OWNERS ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. LINDER L. JAMES GASKIN, Defendant(s). TO: LINDER L. JAMES GASKIN: The Plaintiff, Ridge Top Village Owners Association has commenced a civil action against you for recovery of dues, fees, and assessments which you owe to the Ridge Top Village Owners Association by virtue of your ownership of Unit 22, Interval No.

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY FORTY-THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DOCKET NO. 3526 CV 2016 RIVER VILLAGE OWNERS ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF MELVIN STEWART a/k/a MELVIN C. STEWART, late of Pocono Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF EUGENE GRODZKI A/K/A EUGENE A. GRODZKI A/K/A EUGENE A. GRODSKI, late of Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF Mukesh J. Mehta, late of Stroud Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Stroudsburg Borough Council will hold a public hearing to consider the adoption of the following Ordinance during a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers of the Stroudsburg Borough Municipal Building, 700 Sarah Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 and will be streamed on Zoom.us. The instructions and link for accessing the meeting via Zoom.us will be provided on the Borough website www.stroudsburgboro.com prior to the meeting.

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Willard George Eldredge, late of Paradise Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00

Estate of Timothy R.

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Stroudsburg Events

Source Event Date
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
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -
5:15pm Parking 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 -