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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, 02 Aug 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 1593-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, August 29, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

9078 Idlewild Drive, Tobyhanna, Monroe County, PA, 18466 is currently for sale for the price of $249,900 USD. Its located in the Pocono Country Place ...

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00

THE COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS will hold Work Sessions to review the 2025 Proposed Budget and any other business that comes before them that they are able to act on, at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal Center, 5520 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna,Pennsylvania on the following dates: Thursday, August 1, 2024, Thursday, August 15, 2024, Thursday, September 12, 2024, Thursday, September 19, 2024, Thursday, October 10, 2024, Friday, October 18, 2024, and Thursday November 7, 2024 (Closed Executive Session to discuss wages) with meetings beginning at 6:30 P.M.

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00

TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Tobyhanna Township Board of Supervisors will hold public meetings to discuss the 2025 Township Budget. These meetings will be held at the Tobyhanna Township Government Center Meeting Room at 105 Government Center Way, Pocono Pines Pa, 18350. Below is a list of the dates and times for the Budget Meetings. Tuesday September 24, 2024, at 6:00PM Tuesday October 8, 2024, at 9:30AM Tuesday October 29, 2024, 6:00PM The public is invited to attend in person.

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-EN 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, August 14, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of hearing the following: APPLICANTS Janeen and Stephen Zemanick of 28 Rampart Drive Chesterbrook, PA 19087 seek a dimensional variance to the minimum 40 feet front yard setback of the R2 Medium Density Residential District.

Categories. Home RepairsBuilder - Custom Single FamilyCustom Single FamilyHome OwnershipHome Safety. 354 Memorial Blvd. Tobyhanna PA 18466 ...

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 00:00:00

Notice is hereby given that the Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on August 5, 2024 at 6:15 p.m., at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal Building, 5520 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania 18466, to receive public commentand to consider and possibly adopt an ordinance, of which this notice is a summary, amending the Coolbaugh Township Zoning Ordinance at Chapter 400 of the Code of Ordinances of Coolbaugh Township, by adding a definition, regulations, restrictions, parking requirements and additional specific zoning provisions for l

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that Testamentary Letters have been granted to Michael L. Gillespie, Jr. in the Estate of Michael L. Gillespie, Sr., late of Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, PA, who passed away December 26, 2022. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to the Executor c/o the attorney for said Estate: Patrick A. Kane III, Esq., 960 Scranton/Carbondale Hwy., Archbald, PA 18403 Publication Dates L00000000

Fri, 26 Jul 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 1593-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, August 29, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 26 Jul 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 The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWALT Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2005-65CB, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-65CB, CIVIL 3882-CV-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 Ge

Fri, 26 Jul 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 5670 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, August 29, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 26 Jul 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 002473 CIVIL 2016 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, August 29, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 26 Jul 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 000943 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, August 29, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

This rural residential and agricultural 18.97-acre property for sale in Monroe County, PA includes a 1792 square foot house with farmland.

3355 WOODLAND Drive, Tobyhanna, Monroe County, PA, 18466 is currently for sale for the price of $240,000 USD. Its located in the Pocono Country Place ...

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Monroe COUNTY CIVIL ACTION - LAW ACTION OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Term No. 004103-CV-2024 NOTICE OF ACTION IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE MIDFIRST BANK Plaintiff vs. K G A MINOR Solely in His/Her Capacity as Heir of MICHAEL T. GOLDBERG, Deceased & The Unknown Heirs of MICHAEL T. GOLDBERG Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner Defendant The Unknown Heirs of MICHAEL T. GOLDBERG Deceased, MORTAGOR AND REAL OWNER, DEFENDANT whose last known address is c/o Betty Goldberg 9541 Jasmine Drive Tobyhanna, PA 18466.

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 00:00:00

Notice is hereby given that the Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on August 5, 2024 at 6:15 p.m., at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal Building, 5520 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania 18466, to receive public commentand to consider and possibly adopt an ordinance, of which this notice is a summary, amending the Coolbaugh Township Zoning Ordinance at Chapter 400 of the Code of Ordinances of Coolbaugh Township, by adding a definition, regulations, restrictions, parking requirements and additional specific zoning provisions for l

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that Testamentary Letters have been granted to Michael L. Gillespie, Jr. in the Estate of Michael L. Gillespie, Sr., late of Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, PA, who passed away December 26, 2022. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to the Executor c/o the attorney for said Estate: Patrick A. Kane III, Esq., 960 Scranton/Carbondale Hwy., Archbald, PA 18403 Publication Dates L00000000

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Zoning Hearing Board of Coolbaugh Township will conduct two Public Hearings at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal building located at 5520 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 6:30 PM to hear the following applications: The first hearing is to consider an application for a variance from the dimensional standards of the Coolbaugh Township Zoning Code, Chapter 400.14(C), Attachment 2, filed by Lucy O. Stover, the owner of the subject property.

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Zoning Hearing Board of Coolbaugh Township will conduct a public hearing at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal building located at 5520 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 6:30 PM to hear the following application: The hearing is to consider an application for a variance from the dimensional standards of the Coolbaugh Township Zoning Code, Chapter 400.14(C), Attachment 2, filed by Mark B. Edgar, Sr., the owner of the subject property.

The positions are based at Tobyhanna Army Depot, 11 Hap Arnold Blvd. in Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County. The layoffs will occur on Aug. 30 and ...

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00

LEGAL NOTICE Estate of Pagdee Nimtien, late of Tobyhanna, Coolbaugh Township, Pennsylvania, (Died: January 16, 2023) Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary on the above Estate have been granted to Parnu Nimtien, Executor. All persons indebted to the said Estate are required to make payment and those having claims to present the same without delay to the Executor named herein, or to Neil F. MacDonald, Esquire, Durkin MacDonald, LLC, Attorney for this Estate, 536 East Drinker Street, Dunmore, Pennsylvania 18512. NEIL F.

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This evening is Comedy Night at VFW Post 3448 located at 119 VFW Drive, Tobyhanna, PA. Comedy night is part of the Veterans Appreciation National Tour featuring America's Favorite Old Man, Arizona Lou beginning at 7pm. So come on out and support a great cause at VFW Post 3448. Please see the attached flyer for more information, any questions, please call the post directly. (Event is rated PG-16)

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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 -
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Ascension Day -
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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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