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A Closer Look at Housing Around the Basin

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 …

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Tahoe Updates From the Placer County Board of Supervisors

AUBURN, Calif. – A springtime winter storm forced the relocation of the Placer County Board of Supervisors from the planned Tahoe location to the chambers in Auburn, Calif., but that didn't keep the board from discussing vital topics for the …

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Unanimous Approval for Launchpad and Dollar Creek Crossing From Board of Supervisors

EAST PLACER COUNTY, Calif. – Placer County's Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the items regarding the Launchpad program and Dollar Creek Crossing, two housing-related county projects for the Northern Tahoe region. Despite some pushback about the programs' scopes and capabilities, …

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Workforce Housing Stays Top of Mind for North Tahoe

TRUCKEE, Calif. – On Tuesday, the North Tahoe Community Alliance (NTCA) hosted their March Power Lunch at Northstar Village's Rubicon Pizza, bringing three speakers to speak about workforce housing—one of the top issues for North Tahoe.

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TTUSD Weighs Workforce Housing Plan to Retain Educators

TRUCKEE, Calif. — The Tahoe Truckee Unified School District (TTUSD) Board of Trustees is considering a workforce housing project aimed at easing the housing burden for district employees and other local workers.

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New Scholarships Empower Community Engagement

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) is accepting applications for a new scholarship program that empowers Lake Tahoe community members to engage in the planning process as part of the Tahoe Living initiative to update affordable …

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Housing Lunch and Learn Tackles Homelessness in Tahoe and Truckee

KINGS BEACH, Calif. – The Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation (TTCF) held 2025's first Lunch and Learn session on Monday, where speakers Cindy Basso, Kristina Kind, and Andrew Ryan touched on what the community and different organizations are doing to tackle …

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Nevada County Pulls Hope Ridge House Project

Nevada City – After listening to feedback from Truckee residents, the Board of Supervisors canceled plans Tuesday for supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness in Truckee.

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Nevada County’s Hope Ridge House Sparks Lively Community Debate

TRUCKEE, Calif. – It was standing room only at a community meeting hosted on Thursday, Feb. 6 by Nevada County to discuss a permanent supportive housing unit that the county may potentially buy in the Amstrong Tract of Truckee.

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First Good Morning Truckee of the Year Tackles Housing Solutions

TRUCKEE, Calif. – 2025's first Good Morning Truckee of the year had four speakers talk about their experiences with Truckee's many different housing programs and options—some of which were success stories, while others brought up concerns in the area.

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Free Electrification Coaching From Sierra Business Council now Offered to Truckee Tahoe Residents

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Go Electric Truckee Tahoe program launched its free personalized electrification coaching service, offering technical assistance to home and building owners in the Truckee Tahoe region. This service is specifically for those interested in replacing natural gas …

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Truckee Chamber of Commerce Kicks Off Good Morning Truckee 2025 With a Program on Housing Success Stories

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Truckee Chamber of Commerce invites the community to their first Good Morning Truckee of 2025 – Flipping the Script on Housing – Truckee Housing Success stories. This program will feature four locals who will speak about …

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A Tiny Solution for a Big Housing Problem in Tahoe

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 …

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Rising Concerns Over High-Density Housing in Truckee: Is Growth Outpacing Community Needs?

TRUCKEE, Calif. — As Truckee grapples with California's push for more affordable housing, a growing number of local residents, including homeowners John Kedzie and Jim Francis of Winter Creek, are sounding the alarm about the long-term impact of high-density developments …

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Board to Hear Remaining Items for Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan in Auburn on Dec. 10

AUBURN, Calif. – Following approval of the Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan at its Nov. 19 meeting in Kings Beach, the Placer County Board of Supervisors will hear a pair of items related to that plan at its Dec. …

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Truckee Town Council Approves Changes to Affordable Housing in-Lieu Fee

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Truckee Town Council exercised their gratitude muscles during their Tuesday, Nov. 12 meeting. To celebrate Gratitude Month, each council member picked an organization or person which exemplified the Truckee Way.

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‘Updates From the Field’ Program Shows What’s Happening Now in Tahoe-Truckee Housing

KINGS BEACH, Calif. – The Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation (TTCF) hosted their second Lunch and Learn program with speakers Heidi Volkhardt Allstead and Jackelin McCoy of the Truckee Tahoe Workforce Housing Agency (TTWHA), Chelsy Delia from Guild Mortgage, and Isaac …

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Second Tahoe Living Workshop Gives North Shore a Chance to Contribute

KINGS BEACH, Calif. – After the first North Shore workshop was cancelled due to the Davis Fire, the Tahoe Living team rescheduled their "Cultivating Community" workshop to October 7, giving North Tahoe residents an opportunity to talk about what they …

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Hops and Homes Event Unites Over 50 Community Members to Address Truckee/Tahoe Housing Crisis

TRUCKEE, Calif. – On September 19, 2024, over 50 community members gathered at Alibi Ale Works in Truckee to engage with local housing experts and address the pressing housing challenges facing the Truckee Tahoe region. The event, co-hosted by several …

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Applications Open for Affordable Housing Forums

LAKE TAHOE, NEV./CALIF. – The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) has launched the next phase of its affordable and workforce housing program, the Tahoe Living strategic priority, and announced today opportunities for additional community representation.

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