Nevada County Local Housing News Articles and Digest

Animals Housing

Coyotes More Likely To Turn Up at Wealthier Properties in San Francisco

12/08/2023
A coyote recently was found at the $27 million Russian Hill home of AI mogul Sam Altman. This relates to a study, which found that coyote sightings were more frequent in higher-income areas of San Francisco.

From Sacramento Bee...

Agriculture, Food & Gardening Housing Government

Thousands of Migrant Farmworker Apartments Sit Vacant for Months

12/07/2023
Even though California is facing a crippling housing shortage, one potential source remains untapped. The state allows thousands of apartments used for part of the year by farmworkers to otherwise sit vacant for three to six months.

From Sacramento Bee...

Environment Land Use & Development Housing

State Might Soon Require Replacing Broken A/C Units

12/06/2023
California energy regulators are considering requiring homeowners to replace broken air-conditioning systems with heat pumps or HVAC systems that are more energy efficient. The change would go into effect in 2026.

From Sierra Sun...

Housing Town of Truckee

Truckee Offers New, Updated ADU Incentive Programs

12/03/2023
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TRUCKEE, Calif. – On November 28, Truckee Town Council approved four new and updated accessory dwelling unit (ADU) incentive programs to supplement the existing ADU Program. The goal of Truckee's ADU Program is to encourage the permitting of existing unpermitted ADUs, and to increase the inventory of ADUs as a means of expanding affordable, long-term housing within existing neighborhoods. By offering a range of resources, including technical assistance, educational resources, information, and incentives, the ADU Program aims to make it easier for Truckee residents to create new units and permit existing ADUs.

From CalMatters...

Land Use & Development Housing Government

How San Diego Hacked State Housing Law to Build ADU ‘Apartment Buildings’

11/27/2023
A 2021 state law has radically changed the housing equation in San Diego. Advocates, developers, and policymakers are split on whether it should be exported to other jurisdictions.

From Sacramento Bee...

Business, Economy & Jobs Housing

California Isn’t Losing Residents Everywhere

11/06/2023
Redfin data shows that tens of thousands of more people look to leave California than buy homes in the Golden State. There’s an exception, however: the Sacramento region, which remains one of the hottest homebuying markets in the country.

From Sierra Sun...

Housing Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation Mountain Housing Council

Sierra Sun, Mountain Housing Council Asks for Feedback on Accessory Dwelling Units

11/03/2023
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The Sierra Sun, Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, and the Mountain Housing Council are looking for feedback on several housing-related issues.

From YubaNet...

Housing Community Service & Support Habitat for Humanity Nevada County

Habitat for Humanity Raises Funds, Awareness for Homeownership

10/19/2023
This year, with the help of sponsors, donors, and attendees of its Street of Dreams fundraiser, Nevada County Habitat For Humanity raised more than $100,000.

From CalMatters...

Homelessness Housing Community Service & Support Government

Tiny Homes for the Homeless—Do They Help Solve the Problem?

10/18/2023
Tiny homes are increasingly California cities’ shelter option of choice — but how far they go in solving homelessness is a contentious question.

From CalMatters...

Environment Housing Community Service & Support Government

Public Utilities Commission to Vote on Plan That Could Make it Harder to Power Homes With Solar

10/05/2023
The CPUC is considering a rule that would gut the payments that solar panels on apartment buildings receive, and many housing groups are blazing mad about it.

From CalMatters...

Business, Economy & Jobs Housing Government

Multiple Pieces of Legislation Would Give Developers Much Freer Hand to Build Affordable Housing

09/18/2023
A patchwork of bills are giving housing developers and local governments more options to reduce red tape for housing projects.

From Sierra Sun...

Business, Economy & Jobs Housing

Supervisors Approve Changes to Open the Door for Much Needed Nevada County Housing

09/14/2023
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The 2023 Board Objectives include efforts to coordinate with local jurisdictions and developers to facilitate the development of, and access to, affordable housing.

From Sierra Sun...

Business, Economy & Jobs Transportation Housing

North Tahoe Community Alliance Selects 17 Projects to Receive Up to $20M in Sponsorship, Multi-Year Funding

09/07/2023
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As part of the NCTA’s Community Vitality and Economic Health Investment Program, support will go to 17 projects and programs that benefit residents, businesses and visitors.

From CalMatters...

Education Land Use & Development Housing Government

Legislative Fix Would Save Student Housing at Some California Community Colleges

09/05/2023
A June budget deal required community colleges to raise their own money to build affordable student housing. Some campuses said that plan prevented them from building the dorms, even with help from the state to pay the debt.

From CalMatters...

Education Land Use & Development Housing Government

New UC Berkeley Housing Law Won’t Yet Clear the Way to Build Dorms, Even if Approved

08/29/2023
Assemblymember Buffy Wicks proposed legislation to help get around a court's rejection of a UC Berkeley housing plan. But even if the law is approved, its fate is in the hands of the state Supreme Court.

From CapPublicRadio...

Housing

California Has Lost People and Gained Homes. Why Is There Still a Housing Crisis?

08/16/2023
Hans Johnson, an expert in domestic migration, housing, and population projections, explains the state’s population shift and how it’s impacted the housing market.

From CalMatters...

Economy & Jobs Housing Crisis & Personal Support Government

8 Months After Storms, California Disaster Relief Flows Slowly to Undocumented Workers Who Lost Homes, Income

08/15/2023
Gov. Gavin Newsom promised $95 million would help undocumented workers rebuild after winter storms and floods. Months later, $18 million is being doled out and there are translation issues with the state’s website.

From CalMatters...

Economy & Jobs Homelessness Housing Government

California’s “Cheapest” Cities Hit With Biggest Rent Hikes

07/20/2023
The lack of enough places for everyone to live has sent coastal rent prices inland, removing large swaths of previously cheaper rental units.

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Economy & Jobs Housing

San Diego Tops San Francisco in Average Monthly Rents

07/11/2023
For the first time, San Diego has surpassed San Francisco for average rental rates, making the All-American City the nation’s third-most expensive rental market, according to a Zillow report. But San Jose had the nation’s highest monthly rent with $3,411.

From YubaNet...

Economy & Jobs Housing Town of Truckee

Truckee Home Access Program Resources Now Available in Spanish

07/07/2023
The Truckee Home Access Program preserves, produces, and protects homes to create places for people who work full-time in the Truckee region to live locally.

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