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Tobyhanna Township

Address

105 Government Center Way
Pocono Pines, PA 18350
United States

Email
rbartal@tobyhannatownshippa.gov
Tax Rate
2.50 mills

Tobyhanna Township, located in northwestern Monroe County, Pennsylvania, is a vibrant and ecologically rich community in the heart of the Pocono Plateau Region. Known for its scenic beauty, outdoor recreation, and growing residential and commercial development, it’s a township that balances heritage, nature, and progress.


🗺️ Civic & Geographic Snapshot

  • Established: 1830 (formed from Coolbaugh Township)
  • Area: ~52.6 sq mi (136.2 km²), with ~4.6% water coverage
  • Elevation: ~1,568 ft (478 m)
  • Population: ~8,290 (2020 Census)
  • School District: Pocono Mountain School District

🏘️ Villages & Communities

Tobyhanna Township includes several distinct villages and private communities:

  • Blakeslee, Pocono Pines, Pocono Lake, Pocono Summit
  • Over 20 private developments including Lake Naomi, Arrowhead Lake, Emerald Lakes, and Locust Lake Village

Note: The Village of Tobyhanna is not located in Tobyhanna Township—it remains part of neighboring Coolbaugh Township


🏞️ Nature & Recreation

  • Austin T. Blakeslee Natural Area: 130+ acres of pristine forest and waterfalls
  • Pocono Bike & Hike Trail System: 28+ miles of eco-tourism and heritage trails
  • Wilkes-Barre & Eastern Railway Trail: Includes a 1.7-mile walking path near the Revolutionary War site of Hungry Hill

🛣️ Transportation & Access

  • Served by Interstate 80 (east-west) and Interstate 380 (north-south)
  • ~88.7 miles of public roads, with a mix of township and PennDOT maintenance

🏠 Short-Term Rentals (STRs)

  • Ordinance: Enacted in 2022; revised in 2024 to adjust occupancy limits and fines
  • License Cap: A cap on STR licenses is now in place, so caution is advised when purchasing property for rental use
  • STR Friendliness: Rated somewhat STR-friendly, with zoning and licensing limitations

🌄 Township Identity

Tobyhanna Township is a place where natural beauty meets thoughtful development. With its lakeside communities, forested trails, and growing infrastructure, it offers a high quality of life for residents and a memorable experience for visitors. Whether you're hiking Hungry Hill or relaxing in Pocono Pines, the township invites you to explore, reflect, and connect.

Short Term Rental Information

Tobyhanna Township approved a short-term rental ordinance in 2022. A revision to the ordinance was adopted in February of 2024 that changed the occupancy limit to 2 per bedroom + 2 and reduced fines for violations to be within state guidelines. Tobyhanna Township recently imposed a cap on the number of short term rentals licenses and due to the uncertainties surrounding license issuance, caution is advised when purchasing in Tobyhanna Township. Details on Tobyhanna Township’s STR portal.

Tobyhanna Township News

Fri, 24 Jan 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 5019 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.

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Susan Bush, late of Tobyhanna, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00

NOTICE TO BIDDERS SEALED PROPOSALS will be accepted by the Tobyhanna Township Board of Supervisors until 1:00 p.m.

Description
Notice is hereby given that the Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors' Work Session/Regular Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 21, 2025 will be held beginning at 6:00 PM at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal Center located at 5520 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, PA. To view the meeting agenda, please visit our website at: https://coolbaughtwp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/012125-Public-Packet.pdf

Wed, 15 Jan 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 5028 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, January 30, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Description
The Tobyhanna Ice Harvest is scheduled for Saturday, January 25, 2025 from 9am-2pm and will be held at 2071 Lakeside Drive, Tobyhanna, PA 18466. Please visit their Facebook page: Tobyhanna Ice Harvest for more information or call 570.894.8205.

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE Invitation to Bid Project Name: Construct T-Hangar - Phase 2 Airport: Pocono Mountains Regional Airport Location: Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania Sealed bids for furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment and performing all work for the above items will be received by the Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport Authority until 2:00 PM local time, February 13, 2025, at 188 Airport Dr, Tobyhanna, PA 18466, then publicly opened and read aloud.

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 00:00:00

COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CIVIL DIVISION No.: 006405-CV-2024 MONROE COUNTY Planet Home Lending, LLC v. Jeanette Allen Action in Mortgage Foreclosure To: Jeanette Allen You are hereby notified that Plaintiff, Planet Home Lending, LLC, filed a mortgage foreclosure complaint against you in the above-captioned matter wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage on the property at 3232 Evergreen Circle, Tobyhanna, PA 18466 whereupon your property could be sold by the Monroe County Sheriff.

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE Invitation to Bid Project Name: Construct T-Hangar - Phase 2 Airport: Pocono Mountains Regional Airport Location: Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania Sealed bids for furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment and performing all work for the above items will be received by the Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport Authority until 2:00 PM local time, February 13, 2025, at 188 Airport Dr, Tobyhanna, PA 18466, then publicly opened and read aloud.

Fri, 10 Jan 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 3191 CIVIL 2019 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, JANUARY 30, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 10 Jan 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 1101 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, JANUARY 30, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 10 Jan 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 002769 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, JANUARY 30, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Zoning Hearing Board of Coolbaugh Township will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal building located at 5520 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, Coolbaugh Township, Pennsylvania. The purpose of the hearing is to consider an appeal from a determination of the Zoning Office.

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 00:00:00

THE COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP BOARD OF AUDITORS will hold its Re-Organizational Meeting on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal Center located at 5520 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, PA. The public is invited to attend the meeting. The Board of Auditors will conduct business on the agenda and any other business that comes before it in a manner consistent with Pennsylvania law. All interested parties are invited to attend the above-referenced public meeting as set forth herein.

Fri, 03 Jan 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 3191 CIVIL 2019 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, JANUARY 30, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 03 Jan 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 1107 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, JANUARY 30, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Description
Notice is hereby given that the Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors' Re-Organizational Meeting/Regular Meeting scheduled for Monday, January 6, 2025 will be held beginning at 6:00 PM at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal Center located at 5520 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, PA. To view the meeting agenda, please visit our website at: https://coolbaughtwp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/010625-Public-Packet-1.pdf

Fri, 03 Jan 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 002769 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, JANUARY 30, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Zoning Hearing Board of Coolbaugh Township will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal building located at 5520 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, Coolbaugh Township, Pennsylvania. The purpose of the hearing is to consider an appeal from a determination of the Zoning Office.

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.

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00

TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE The Township of Tobyhanna January 2025 Reorganizational Meetings schedule is as follows. Please note the Township will no longer provide a virtual meeting room for township meetings. All meetings will be in person meetings: Board of Supervisors Reorganizational Meeting – Monday, January 6, 2025, at 3:00PM. Board of Auditors Reorganizational Meeting – Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 6:00PM. Planning Commission Reorganizational Meeting – Thursday, January 2, 2025, at 6:30PM.

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Mon, 23 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.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00

CIVIL ACTION COURT OF COMMON PLEAS MONROE COUNTY, PA CIVIL ACTION-LAW NO. 002769-CV-2024 NOTICE OF ACTION IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff v. UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS OR ASSOCIATIONS CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST FROM UNDER HOWARD J. CAFFREY, JR., Defendants To: UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS OR ASSOCIATIONS CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST FROM UNDER HOWARD J. CAFFREY, JR.

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PMSD Calendar

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Passover Ends (Jewish) -
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Earth Day -
Act 80 Day - 3 Hour Early Dismissal for Students -
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National Day of Prayer (Interfaith) -
Mother's Day -
EHS Biology Keystone Testing -
EHS Biology Keystone Tutoring -
EHS Literature Keystone Testing -
Ascension Day -
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EHS Make-up Keystone Testing -
EHS Algebra Keystone Testing -
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Swiftwater Intermediate School Grade 4 Spring Chorus Concert -
Swiftwater Intermediate School Grade 5 Spring Chorus Concert -
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PMSD School Board Meeting -
Shavuot (Jewish) -
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