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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

Stroudsburg Volleyball are in the playoffs for the first time in a while.

On Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. they are taking on Pocono Mountain East Cardinals at the High School Gym.

During the regular season the Mountaineers have matched up with the Cardinals twice. They left the regular season 1-1 in their mtachups against each other. The Lady Mountaineers are ready and expect a win from this game.

244 Braeside Ave house in East Stroudsburg,PA, is available for rent. This house rental unit is available on Apartments.com, starting at $2450 ...

Gravelmap is a tool for finding and sharing local gravel roads for biking, gravel grinding, exploration and more.

This vacant residential 1.33-acre property for sale in Monroe County, PA could be the ideal location for your dream home.

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(1 count) (18) 2701 (a)(3) Simple Assault
(1 Count) (18) 2706 (a)(1) Terroristic Threats (M1)

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Five Pocono athletes selected as EPC field hockey All-Stars

Discover this functional 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment in East Stroudsburg! The apartment is part of a two-family home and is located on the 2nd ...

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Stroud Township Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 N. 5th Street, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360, on October 29, 2024, beginning at 3:00 P.M. The purpose of the hearing is to determine if there is a dangerous structure in violation of the “Dangerous Structure” provisions of the Stroud Township Code of Ordinances (§§ 10-301–10-308), on property located at 2352 Grey Fox Drive, Stroudsburg, Stroud Township, Pennsylvania. The property is owned by J.

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE OF MONROE COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY SPECIAL BOARD MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Monroe County Hospital Authority (the “Authority”) will hold a special meeting on October 24, 2024 at 1:30 P.M.

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00

Public Sale The following self storage cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart #6226, 1413 Beaver Valley Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 to satisfy a lien on November 6, 2024 at 7pm on www.StorageTreasures.com N004 Lisa Figueroa 2019 Joseph Feola Publication Dates LSOM0171226

TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two men have been arrested after they allegedly committed retail theft at the Pocono Premium Outlets and led multiple police agencies on a chase.

On Thursday, October 17 around 2:40 p.m., officers were called to a retail theft at Tommy Hilfiger Outlet in the Pocono Premium Outlets. While searching the parking lot, a witness told officers a suspicious man was next to his car and a blue Mercedes.

Stroudsburg High School senior midfielder Sydney Moritz was the only Monroe County player to receive first-team honors. Grace Staples and Ally ...

2309 Milford Rd #9, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 is an apartment unit listed for rent at $1065 /mo. The 300 Square Feet unit is a Studio, ...

East Stroudsburg Area. County Monroe County. Community East Way Community. Listed By. Judi Moniz, Better Homes And Gardens Real Estate Wilkins ...

I have no issue with “NY'ers” but the area is not getting their best and brightest. The school aren't great. I think the East Stroudsburg SD is ...

3 bed, 1 bath, 1160 SQFT house. PRICE REDUCED!! Privacy Plus! Owners bought and fixed up this cute Ranch for Dad but it is time for Dad to mov.

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00

Estate Notice Estate of Martin Rueter Late of Monroe County, deceased LETTERS TESTAMENTARY in the above named Estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to the Estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims are directed to present the same without delay to the undersigned or his attorney within four months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the Forty-Third Judicial District, Orphans' Court Division, a particular statement of claim, duly verified by an Affidavit setting fo

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00

Public Notice PUBLIC NOTICE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY FORTY-THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DOCKET NO. 1181 CV 2017 RIDGE TOP VILLAGE OWNERS ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. CLAYTON S. BROWN and SHIRLEY R. BROWN as Trustees, deceased, Under Trust dated May 19, 1988 for the benefit of CLAYTON S. BROWN and SHIRLEY R. BROWN and any SUCCESSOR TRUSTEES OF THE CLAYTON S. BROWN AND SHIRLEY R. BROWN TRUST, Defendant(s). TO: SUCCESSOR TRUSTEES OF THE CLAYTON S. BROWN AND SHIRLEY R.

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TAKE NOTICE that the Stroud Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, beginning at 2:30 P.M., at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 North 5th Street, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360. The purpose of the hearing is to consider Richard Pacitti’s application for a waiver or modification from the riparian buffer regulations found at § 23-303 of the Stroud Township Stormwater Ordinance. The application relates to the 0.71 acre property owned by Richard D. and Jennifer S.

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Alfred Maffia, File No. 45-24-0572, late of Stroudsburg, Monroe County County, PA. Any person or persons having claim against or indebted to estate present same to Administrator Daniel Maffia, 2 Ledgerock Lane, Rochester, NY 14618 Mattes & Mattes, P.C., P.O. Box 222, Dalton, PA 18414 Publication Dates LSOM0177425

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOROUGH OF STROUDSBURG Notice is hereby given that the Stroudsburg Borough Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 4, 2024, at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers of the Stroudsburg Borough Municipal Building, 700 Sarah Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, for the consideration of the following Ordinance. The meeting also will be streamed on Zoom.us. The instructions and link for accessing the meeting via zomm.us will be provided on the Borough website www.stroudsburgboro.com prior to the meeting.

m. Phone: (570)629-3061 • Fax: (570)629-3063. 8050 Running Valley Road Stroudsburg, PA 18360. Come explore the trails​! They are open dawn to dusk ...

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 -
Noon: Christina High - American Cancer Society
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 -

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 -