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Tunkhannock Township

Address

1557 Long Pond Road
PO Box 203
Long Pond, PA 18334
United States

Email
tunksec@longpondpa.com
Tax Rate
2.01 mills

Tunkhannock Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania is a stunning, ecologically rich community nestled in the Pocono Mountains, known for its rare biodiversity, forested landscapes, and growing residential appeal. It’s a place where conservation meets quiet living, with a deep commitment to preserving its natural heritage.


🗺️ Civic & Geographic Snapshot

  • Location: Northwestern Monroe County
  • Area: ~38.9 sq mi (100.9 km²), with ~0.8% water coverage
  • Elevation: ~1,841 ft (561 m)
  • Population: ~7,037 (2020 Census)
  • School District: Pocono Mountain School District

🌿 Ecological Significance

  • Long Pond Preserve: One of the most ecologically distinctive areas in the Northeast U.S., home to 35 rare, threatened, or endangered species
  • Tunkhannock Creek: Forms the namesake “Long Pond” and is designated by the PA DEP as an Exceptional Value Waterway
  • Conservation Partners: Includes the Nature Conservancy, Wildlands Conservancy, and PA Department of Forest and Waters, protecting thousands of acres

🏘️ Communities & Features

  • Includes parts of Blakeslee, Long Pond, Emerald Lakes, Indian Mountain Lake, and Sierra View
  • Hosts the Pocono International Raceway, a major venue for motorsports and festivals like the Elements Music Festival

🏠 Short-Term Rentals (STRs)

  • Permit Required: STRs must be licensed and inspected
  • STR Friendliness: Rated very STR-friendly, with clear guidelines and active oversight

🧭 Township Identity

Tunkhannock Township is a place of rare natural beauty and quiet resilience. Its forests and wetlands are among the most biologically diverse in Pennsylvania, while its communities offer a peaceful lifestyle with access to recreation and culture. Whether you're hiking through Long Pond or attending a race at Pocono Raceway, the township invites you to experience nature and community in harmony.

Short Term Rental Information

Short-term rentals in Tunkhannock Township require permit, inspections and there are certain restrictions on the property.

Tunkhannock Township News

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County Public Hearing Regarding Cable Franchise Renewal for the Township of Tunkhannock Notice is hereby given that the Township of Tunkhannock will hold a public hearing regarding cable franchise renewal. The public hearing will take place on November 13, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Building located at 1557 Long Pond Road, Long Pond, PA 18334. Citizens are invited to testify.

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County The Board of Supervisors of Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County hereby an-nounce their intent to appoint a certified or competent pub-lic accountant, firm of certified or competent public ac-counts to audit the Township accounts for the 2024 year and to replace the elected township auditors for the 2025 calendar year. Pro-posals are accepted until Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 9:00 am, addressed to the Township Secretary, Tunkhannock Township, PO Box 203, Long Pond, PA 18334.

Fri, 01 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 6947 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, 01 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.

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF TUNKHANNOCK, MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING THE TUNKHANNOCK TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE OF MAY 23, 2012. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-EN that the Tunkhannock Township Board of Supervisors, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, will hold a public hearing on November 13, 2024 at 7 p.m.

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE, TUNKHANNOCK TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF TUNKHANNOCK, MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, ADOPTION OF ACT 167 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE 2024-04 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Tunkhannock Township Board of Supervisors, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, will hold a public hearing on November 13, 2024, at 7 p.m. at the Tunkhannock Township Municipal Building, Long Pond Road, Long Pond, PA 18334, to receive public comment and to consider the adoption of Act 167 Stormwater Ordinance 2024-04.

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE, TUNKHANNOCK TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF TUNKHANNOCK, MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING THE TUNKHANNOCK TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE OF MAY 23, 2012. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Tunkhannock Township Board of Supervisors, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, will hold a public hearing on November 13, 2024 at 7 p.m.

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF MONROE NOTICE OF A GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY NOVEMBER 5 2024 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7 00AM TO 8 00PM Prevailing Time Coolbaugh Four Delaware Water Gap East Stroudsburg First Ward East Stroudsburg Second Ward THE VOTERS OF MONROE COUNTY East Stroudsburg Third Ward 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 the General Election

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00

MONROE COUNTY S POLLING PLACE LIST BARRETT ONE 01 1 BARRETT ADMINISTRATIVE REC COMPLEX 1200 ROUTE 390 CRESCO PA 18326 Are Political Signs Allowed at Polling Place Handicap Access BARRETT TWO 01 2 BARRETT ADMINISTRATIVE REC COMPLEX 1200 ROUTE 390 CRESCO PA 18326 Are Political Signs Allowed at Polling Place Handicap Access CHESTNUTHILL ONE 02 1 WEST END FIRE COMPANY DOWNSTAIRS 128 ROUTE 715 BEHIND WAWA BRODHEADSVILLE PA 18322 Are Political Signs Allowed at Polling Place Handicap Access CHESTNUTHILL TWO 02 2 ST JOHN S LUTHERAN CHURCH 164 MERWINSBURG RD EFFORT PA 18330

By Jon Meyer of WNEP TUNKHANNOCK TOWNSHIP — Police in the Poconos have arrested two men after a violent home invasion Tuesday, and one of those ...

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Barrett Township: Board meets 2nd Wednesday of the month at 5:30 pm and 4th Wednesday of the month at 8:00 am

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TUNKHANNOCK TOWNSHIP: 3:42 pm A Pedestrian was Struck at 664 Kuhenbeaker Rd Blakeslee, complaining of a head and arm injury. UPDATE: 3:58 pm 42-8 ...

Fri, 04 Oct 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 5655 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, October 31, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF KATHLEEN A. TOLAND, late of Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

For Sale: 0 beds ∙ Schochs Mill Rd #140, Tunkhannock Township, PA 18610 ∙ $15000 ∙ MLS# 745250 ∙ This flat lot is located in the amenity-rich ...

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Native American: 0.04%; Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%. State. Pennsylvania. County. Monroe County.

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Pocono Raceway to host NASCAR Cup Series earlier in the summer of 2025

  • The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA will arrive earlier for fans in 2025 with a race date of Sunday, June 22.
  • One of five Cup Series events to be exclusively streamed on NASCAR’s new broadcast partner Prime Video next season.
  • Xfinity Series and CRAFTSMAN Truck Series also return for a tripleheader NASCAR national series weekend.

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Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Donald McCombs, late of Stroudsburg , Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 23 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 006302 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, September 26, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 23 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 005835 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, September 26, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

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