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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

Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Zoning Hearing Board of Coolbaugh Township will conduct a public hearing on Monday June 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal building located at 5520 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, Coolbaugh Township, Pennsylvania, 18466. The purpose of the hearing is to consider an application for a variance from Section 400-116 of the Zoning Code to permit the placement of an electronic message sign in the Woodland Conservation (WC) Zoning District.

Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on June 17, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal Building, 5520 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania 18466, to receive public comment and 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 pr

Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00

Notice is hereby given that the Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on June 3, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal Building, 5520 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania 18466, to receive public comment and 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, zoning provisions, and restrictions for short-term rental uses within the Township.

Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of SARAH JAMES HARVEY, a/k/a SARAH JAMES-HARVEY, late of Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Sun, 18 May 2025 00:00:00

Monroe County Court of Common Pleas Number: 003723-CV-2023 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Citizens Bank, N.A., Plaintiff v. Jillianne Richardson, Ashley J. Richardson, Known Surviving Heir of Jillianne Richardson, and Unknown Surviving Heir of Jillianne Richardson, Defendants TO: Unknown Surviving Heir of Jillianne Richardson. Premises subject to foreclosure: 321 Lake Road, Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania 18466-8038.

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Notice is hereby given that the Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors' Regular Work Session and Meeting scheduled for Monday, May 19, 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/2025/05/051925-Public-Packet.pdf

Fri, 16 May 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Roland Edward Pumm, a.k.a. Roland Pumm, late of Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Zoning Hearing Board of Coolbaugh Township will conduct a public hearing on May 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal building located at 5520 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, Coolbaugh Township,Pennsylvania, 18466.

Wed, 14 May 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Letters of Administration having been granted on the ESTATE OF MICHAEL J. LEE, DECEASED, late of Tobyhanna Township, Pennsylvania, to the undersigned, all persons having claims against the estate are requested to present them in writing and all persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands against the same will present them without delay for settlement to: Oliva Lee, Personal Representative, 2001 Bellflower Ln, Center Valley, PA 18034, or care of her attorney Courtney A.

Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on June 3, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00

Notice is hereby given that the Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on June 3, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal Building, 5520 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania 18466, to receive public comment and 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, zoning provisions, and restrictions for short-term rental uses within the Township.

Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of SARAH JAMES HARVEY, a/k/a SARAH JAMES-HARVEY, late of Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF MONROE NOTICE OF A MUNICIPAL PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY MAY 20 2025 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7 00AM TO 8 00PM Prevailing Time THE VOTERS OF MONROE COUNTY In pursuance of the provisions of the Constitution and the Election Laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania we the County Board of Elections of Monroe County do hereby make known and give notice to the electors of said Monroe County that a Municipal Primary Election will be held in the said County of Monroe on Tuesday May 20 2025 To see sample ballots please visit www m

Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00

TREVOR TASETANO Constable 6 Year Term Vote for One REPUBLICAN SHIRLEY BOYER Tobyhanna Eastern Tobyhanna Western Constable 6 Year Term Vote for One KAREN STYLIANIDES SUSAN NEILAN Tunkhannock East Tunkhannock West SARAH SELENSKI AUBREY KAREN MCCONOMY DONNA SHANNON NELLIE D GORDON MARK BAYLIS RICHARD READE JAMES M SHEA BRIDGET M SHANLEY DOUGLAS LIGHTBODY WENDY MABEL HELLER BRIA R ORLEY BARBARA DOLHANSKY JULIE DEVUONO LESLIE A FUNDAKOWSKI PENNEY WARREN Judge of Election 4 Year Term Vote for One DEMOCRATIC Barrett One Inspector of Election 4 Year Term Vote for One DEMOC

Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00

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Sun, 11 May 2025 00:00:00

Public Notice Bid Notice Roadway Paving A Pocono Country Place Property Owners Association is accepting sealed bids 2025 Roadway Paving, Bid Submission Location is delivered at 112 Recreation Drive, Tobyhanna, PA 18466, on the due date. Bid packets, including all specifications, may be obtained at the Administration Office or by emailing Jane King at execsec@apcppoa.com.

Sun, 11 May 2025 00:00:00

Public Notice Bid Notice Tennis Court Replacement A Pocono Country Place Property Owners Association is accepting sealed bids for the J Tennis Court Replacement Project. Bid Submission Location is delivered at 112 Recreation Drive, Tobyhanna, PA 18466, onthe due date. Bid packets, including all specifications, may be obtained at the Administration Office or by emailing Jane King at execsec@apcppoa.com.

Fri, 09 May 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 005043 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, May 29, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 09 May 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 6851 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, MAY 29, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 09 May 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 8643 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, May 29, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 09 May 2025 00:00:00

Bid Notice Tennis Court Replacement A Pocono Country Place Property Owners Association is accepting sealed bids for the J Tennis Court Replacement Project. Bid Submission Location is delivered at 112 Recreation Drive, Tobyhanna, PA 18466, on the due date. Bid packets, including all specifications, may be obtained at the Administration Office or by emailing Jane King at execsec@apcppoa.com. Submission Requirements: ? Bids must be submitted on the official bid form provided by the Association. ?

Fri, 09 May 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 3239 CIVIL 2020 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, May 29, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 09 May 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 003939 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, May 29, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 09 May 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 6059 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, May 29, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

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PMSD Calendar

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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 -
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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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