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Safety Commission

About The Safety Commission was established by ordinance in 2021 in response to numerous traffic accidents and pedestrian safety concerns. The Safety Commission consists of five (5) members of the public who must be residents of the Borough for at least one (1) year. The members are appointed to staggering terms as listed below. Meetings...

Zoning Hearing Board

About The Zoning Hearing Board is governed by the Municipalities Planning code. The Borough Council has created a Zoning hearing board to hear and render final adjudications pertaining to land use ordinance and other zoning matters. The zoning hearing board consists of three (3) members of the public who must be residents of the Borough...

Planning Commission

About The planning commission is governed by the Municipalities Planning code. The Borough Council has created a planning commission to review economic development projects and other matters before they are brought to the Council for final decision. The planning commission exists of five (5) members of the public who must be residents of the Borough...

Boards and Commissions

Official Zoning Map

Zoning Hearing Board - Popeye's Hearing

Who is the police chief?

Chief Chris Wagner

How do I reach the police department with a non emergency?

All non emergency calls can be directed to (570) 895-2400.

Who do I contact in an emergency?

In an emergency please dial 9-1-1.

When is the carnival?

The Pocono Mountain Volunteer Fire Company's Annual Carnival is the oldest and largest carnival in the Poconos. It typically takes place for a week in the months of June or July.

How does the Fire Company make money?

The Fire Company receives tax revenue from the municipalities it serves. This year Mount Pocono Borough is providing about $45,000 in tax revenue to the Fire Company. They also do fundraising events such as the annual Pocono Mountain Carnival.

Who is the Fire Chief?

The Fire Chief is Logan Evans.

Zoning permits

The Borough is a zoned municipality which means most land development and building improvement projects require a permit. Below are permits that are issued by the zoning officer. If you are unsure whether your project requires a permit contact the zoning officer.

Driveway Permit Application

Tall grass

Code violation

What is the EIT?

EIT stands for Earned Income Tax. EIT is a tax on individuals who earn income as an employee, such as wages, salaries, commissions and tips. State law gives municipalities and school districts the legal authority to levy a tax on individual Gross earned income. EIT is usually collected through payroll deductions. Self-employed individuals pay their...

What is the LST?

Originally, called the Occupational Privilege Tax, and now called the Local Service Tax. LST is a tax levied on individuals who are employed in municipalities or in school districts that have enacted the tax. The tax is collected through payroll deductions from all employees. Self-employed individuals pay their own LST. The LST is a flat...

What is Berkheimer?

Berkheimer is a company that collects and administers local PA Taxes for many municipalities and school district though-out the state. They help individuals, employers, payroll companies and tax preparers and governments with processing taxes.

How do I pay my taxes?

If you have a mortgage payment, the mortgage company usually includes the tax payment in your monthly payments. This tax money is placed in an escrow account to pay the taxes. When you receive your tax bill contact your mortgage company. If no mortgage, the homeowner can make payments directly to their taxing authority when...

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