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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

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00

TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE The Township of Tobyhanna Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Budget will be available for public review beginning Monday, November 25, 2024, on the Township website www.tobyhannatownshippa.gov, also during regular business hours at the Township of Tobyhanna Government Center Building, 105 Government Center Way, Pocono Pines, Monroe County, Pennsylvania and at the Clymer Library, 115 Firehouse Road, Pocono Pines, Monroe County, Pennsylvania.

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00

THE COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS will hold its Re-Organizational Meeting on Monday, January 6, 2025 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal Center located at 5520 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, PA. The public is invited to attend the meeting. The meeting agenda will be posted on the Township website and at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal Building. The Board of Supervisors will conduct business on the agenda and any other business that comes before it in a manner consistent with Pennsylvania law.

According to Pocono Mountain Regional Police, Brian Rambhawan was driving south on State Route 611 this morning near Tobyhanna just before 4am when he ...

At 1:00 PM EST, Tobyhanna [Monroe Co, PA] Trained Spotter reports Snow/Ice Dmg. Many trees down, some blocking roads and driveways, ...

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of David M. Dunham, late of Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00

22-01992 / Tomer IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION NO: 007488-CV-2024 TOWD POINT MORTGAGE TRUST 2017-FRE2, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE vs. IKKI DAVEIGA, AS SURVIVING HEIR OF DARRYL TOMER, DECEASED, KASEAM DAVEIGA, AS SURVIVING HEIR OF DARRYL TOMER, DECEASED, RASEAN THROWER, AS SURVIVING HEIR OF DARRYL TOMER, DECEASED, UNKNOWN SURVIVING HEIRS OF DARRYL TOMER, DECEASED, NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANTS: You are hereby notified Towd Point Mortgage Trust 2017-FRE2, U.S.

Description
Notice is hereby given that the Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors' Special Work Session to Discuss Proposed Amendments to the Coolbaugh Township Stormwater Management and Earth Disturbance Ordinance scheduled for Wednesday, November 20, 2024 will be held beginning at 6:30 PM at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal Center located at 5520 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, PA. To view the meeting agenda, please visit our website at:

Tenants are responsible for utilities, yard maintenance, snow removal, and renter's insurance. 1949 Horseshoe Bend is a house located in Monroe County ...

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 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 2825 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, DECEMBER 5, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 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 002590 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, DECEMBER 5, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Description
Notice is hereby given that the Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors' Public Hearing, Work Session and Regular Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 19, 2024 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/2024/11/111924-Public-Meeting-Packet.pdf

Description
Notice is hereby given that the Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors' Budget Meeting scheduled for Sunday, November 17, 2024 will be held beginning at 10:00 AM 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/2024/11/111724-Budget-Work-Session-Agenda.pdf

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 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 001126 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, DECEMBER 5, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 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 5913 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, DECEMBER 5, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 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 008169 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, DECEMBER 5, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 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 1679 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, DECEMBER 5, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 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 006844 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, DECEMBER 5, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 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 688 CIVIL 2023, 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, DECEMBER 5, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

9424 Juniper Dr is within 24 minutes or 14.0 miles from Northampton C.C., Monroe. It is also near East Stroudsburg University and University of ...

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Milton B. Woodley Late of Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, February 10, 2019 (deceased date).

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 00:00:00

Northeast Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 570-826-2511. On July 26, 2024, the Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP/Department) received a Water Obstruction and Encroachment Joint Permit application for the Pocono Mountains Corporate Center North Warehouse, Tobyhanna, PA, in Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County. The application was deemed administratively complete on August 9, 2024. Written public comments were received during the public comment period.

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 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 008169 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, DECEMBER 5, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 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 1679 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, DECEMBER 5, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 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 688 CIVIL 2023, 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, DECEMBER 5, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

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PMSD Calendar

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Passover Ends (Jewish) -
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Tax Day -
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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 -
EHS Literature Keystone Testing -
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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