El Dorado County Housing Articles

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – On Tuesday, the South Lake Tahoe city council held another lengthy discussion on VHR permits and other items on the agenda. During the seven-hour meeting, council formally adopted its strategic plan, approved a parking lot …

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – As prices for housing continue to climb, with non-equivalent wage increases, finding affordable housing is becoming increasingly difficult, even for those earning above 80% of the area median income. What does "affordable housing" actually refer to? …

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – On Thursday, the city's planning commission unanimously approved the proposal for an affordable housing project on 3900 and 3908 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, adding to the affordable housing available in South Lake Tahoe.

The California Environmental Quality Act, CEQA, is the state’s signature environmental legislation, and is also often named as the villain in the state’s housing shortage. But the story may not be that simple.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – With limited land, varying policies between counties, and environmental regulations to consider, it's no wonder that housing development has been a challenge in the Basin. And after the COVID-19 pandemic increased the number of remote workers …

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – In a special city council meeting, the council heard public comment on Measure T, which previously banned vacation home rentals (VHRs) in residential neighborhoods before it was deemed unconstitutional in a recent ruling. Ultimately, the …

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – With limited land, varying policies between counties, and environmental regulations to consider, it's no wonder that housing development has been a challenge in the Basin. And after the COVID-19 pandemic increased remote workers who flocked to …

Folsom and El Dorado Hills Chambers team up to celebrate newest luxury living facility

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – After lengthy litigation on the citizen's initiative Measure T, which prohibited short-term vacation home rentals (VHRs) in residential areas, El Dorado County's Superior Court deemed that the measure's wording was unconstitutional and struck the entire …

This past week, leaders with the City of Folsom joined volunteers, Habitat for Humanity staff, and future homeowners to raise the walls of the first homes in a new affordable housing community in Folsom’s Historic District. The event marks a …

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – A one-story residence at 3515 Rancho Circle has been a concern of the city of South Lake Tahoe since 2022. Though it has stood since 1961, in the past few years, it has fallen into …

NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – To most people, having a mother-in-law unit or guest house on their property would be considered a luxury, something not very common in the Tahoe region. But what if there were more guest houses built …

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Last week's final city council meeting of the year had several housing updates, including the second hearing on employee housing signage ordinances, the Prohousing Incentive program grant application for Sugar Pine Village, and an ADU …

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Last Tuesday's City Council meeting had city housing manager Jessica Wackenhut Lomeli at the podium for several items, including discussing an amendment to employee housing ordinances, contracts with the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless and …

Residents with homes built before 1986 encouraged to take survey

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The measure prohibiting vacation home rentals in residential areas will once again be heard in the El Dorado County Superior Court of California. A trial is scheduled on Nov. 27 on issues a higher court …