Placer County Local News: Housing

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 who flocked to tourist destinations, housing issues for local workers were further exacerbated.

Lincoln City Planning Commissioner Tony Manning received an unexpected visit from Mother Nature late Tuesday afternoon when what appeared to be a tornado arrived at his doorstep.

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 Tahoe basin, including housing and transit.

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, the board pushed through in order to facilitate better housing for the area.

The Placer County Board of Supervisors received an overview of progress made to date in the 2021-29 housing element during its March 18 meeting.

Construction has begun on an affordable apartment community in Roseville which promises much-needed housing for residents who qualify.

District 5 Supervisor Cindy Gustafson is inviting the community to a virtual town hall meeting March 10 to hear updates regarding the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency’s Phase 2 housing amendments for the Tahoe Basin Area Plan.

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency 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 and workforce housing policies.