Barrett Township is a picturesque community nestled in the Pocono Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania. Known for its stunning natural beauty, the township offers residents and visitors alike ample opportunities for outdoor recreation, including hiking, fishing, and skiing. The area is dotted with charming small towns, historic landmarks, and family-owned businesses, making it a popular destination for tourists seeking a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Barrett TownshipSupervisors 1200 Route 390 Cresco, PA18326 United States
Short term rentals are available in all zoning districts*. However, permits are required. Please see Ordinance 197 for specifications. Please review the application guide and submit your application, required documents and permit fee to Barrett Township. An inspection of the property will then be scheduled. Please see guide and permit application below or visit municipality's website for more details.
*Only exception is if the home is located in a development with an HOA, they may be prohibited by the community by-laws.
The fate of the Trexler Scout Reservation is still in the air, but organizations have been putting together bids to take over the 755-acre piece of nature in Polk Township.
One of them is the Pocono Heritage Land Trust, which recently submitted a bid for the Boy Scout camp, which has a history stretching back more than 90 years. Executive Director Louise Troutman was limited in what she could say because of a non-disclosure agreement, but was worried about potential competition for Camp Trexler.
The Pocono Township Board of Commissioners implemented a one mill tax increase for 2023 to address continued stagnant revenues, an ongoing budget deficit and significant personnel-driven cost increases. In addition, the Township has been taking definitive steps to plan for the renovation and/or relocation of the Township municipal facilities.
In real numbers, one mill is equivalent to $100 for every $100,000 in assessed value. Therefore, if Monroe County assigns a property an assessed value of $200,000, a one mill tax increase is $200.
NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Pocono Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, will consider for adoption at a Public Hearing to be held at 10:00 a.m. on the 29th day of December 2022, at the Pocono Township Municipal Building, 112 Township Drive, Tannersville, Pennsylvania, 18372, an Ordinance adopting a Budget and Appropriating Funds estimated to be required for the Purposes of the Government of the Township of Pocono and Fixing the Real Estate Millage Rate for the 2023 Fiscal Year.
