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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, 23 Jan 2026 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 2555 CIVIL 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, February 26, 2026 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 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 4654 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 26, 2026 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 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 1931 CIVIL 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, February 26, 2026 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 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 6045 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 26, 2026 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 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 8001 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 26, 2026 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 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 000986-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, February 26, 2026 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 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 002032 CIVIL 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, February 26, 2026 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 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 2435 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 26, 2026 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 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 004563 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 26, 2026 AT 10:00 A.M.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The cleanup continues across Monroe County after the Arctic Assault hit the region. Snow and extreme cold blanketed the region, leaving homeowners digging themselves out and business owners racing against the clock to reopen. In Stroudsburg, the Arctic Assault left behind more than a foot of snow. Since the end [...]

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Bluestone is a staple of northeastern Pennsylvania's history, from old sidewalks and stoops to landmark buildings that still stand today. Now, one local man is making it his mission to preserve that legacy one stone at a time. For generations, bluestone has been a defining part of northeastern Pennsylvania, quarried [...]

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A borough in Monroe County is still without a mayor on Tuesday. Stroudsburg council met at the municipal building as the search continues to fill the vacant position. This comes after former mayor Michael Moreno stepped down earlier this month to take the position as the Downtown Main Street Manager. [...]

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00

Alfredo Olivieri, Deceased. Late of Jackson Twp., Monroe County, PA. D.O.D. 2/8/21. Letters of Administration on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to Carmen Saltares, Administratrix, 1421 PA-715, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. Atty.: David E. Schwager, 183 Market St., #100 Kingston, PA 18704-5444

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2026 During 2026, the Stroud Township Board of Supervisors will convene regular meetings at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 N. 5th Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, on the first and third Tuesdays of each month starting at 7 P.M., unless otherwise advertised. If you require any special accommodations to attend or participate in these public workshop meetings, please contact the Township at 570-421-3362 at least one day in advance. Weitzmann, Weitzmann & Huffman, LLC By: Todd W.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00

CHANGE OF NAME Notice is hearby given that on January 14, 2026, a petition for change of name was filed in the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas, requesting a decree to change the name of Tammy Massenkeill to Tami Jean Massenkeil.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00

NOTICE OF 2026 BOROUGH COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS Notice is hereby given that the Stroudsburg Borough Council has established the following Committees that will meet monthly throughout 2026. The meetings are held at 700 Sarah Street, or virtually via Zoom, as indicated, and are open to the public. Streets Committee – Third Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. in person and via Zoom.us Redevelopment Committee – Second Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. via Zoom.us Codes Committee – Fourth Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. via Zoom.us Parking Committee – Fourth Monday, 5:15 p.m.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF NANCY J. ROEBER-MOYER A/K/A NANCY J. MOYER A/K/A NANCY ROEBER-MOYER, late of Hamilton Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING TAKE NOTICE that the Borough Council of Delaware Water Gap’s work session meeting scheduled on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., has been changed to a special meeting, to be held at the Borough Building, 49 Main Street, Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania 18327. The purpose of the special meeting will discuss personnel matters and to conduct any other general business that may come before Council.

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(1 COUNT) BURGLARY
ENTERED AN OCCUPIED STRUCTURE (F1)
(1 COUNT) RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY (F3)
(1 COUNT) CRIMINAL TRESPASS (F3)
(1 COUNT) FLEE ING AND ELUDING (F3)
(1 COUNT) EVADING ARREST ON FOOT (F3)
(1 COUNT) FLIGHT TO AVOID APPREHENSION (F3)
(1 COUNT) RESISTING ARREST (M2)
(1 COUNT) DUI-GENERAL IMPAIRMENT (M)

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY FORTY-THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA NO. 6798 Civil 2025 120 AMERICAN WAY, LLC, Plaintiff vs. CANDACE S. MOORE and JOHN MOORE, Defendants TO: CANDACE S. MOORE and JOHN MOORE, Defendants : The Plaintiff, 120 AMERICAN WAY, LLC, has commenced a civil action against you for EJECTMENT. The Court has authorized service of the Complaint upon you by publication.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Saundra D Kintner, late of Stroud Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING SCHEDULE During 2025, Borough Council of DELAWARE WATER GAP will convene public meetings, at the Borough Hall, 49 Main Street, Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania 18327, according to the following schedule: Regular meetings will be held on the first Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. or, if it is a holiday, the Tuesday after the first Monday. Work session meetings will be held on the third Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. or, if it is a holiday, the Tuesday after the third Monday.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00

CHANGE OF NAME Notice is hearby given that on January 13, 2026, a petition for change of name was filed in the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas, requesting a decree to change the name of Andrea Matthew Bracey to Andre Matthew Bracey. The Court has fixed February 4, 2026, at 2:00 pm in Courtroom #TBD, Monroe County Courthouse Stroudsburg PA 18360, as the time and place for the hearing on said petition when and where all persons interested may appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of the said petitioner should not be granted.

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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