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Katz Amsterdam Foundation Continues Vital Partnership with Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, Investing $250,000 to Help Transform Local Mental Health Support
Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation (TTCF) has partnered once again with the Katz Amsterdam Foundation (KAF). At the end of 2023, the collaboration helped distribute $250,000 in grant funding to fo...
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From Tahoe Daily Tribune...
Senior Housing Project in Minden Could Open by Fall 2024
A joint venture by Integral Senior Living and Greystone Housing Impact Investors, the project will be designed by PI Architects, built by Metcalf Builders and managed by Leading Light Development and Construction Consulting.
From Sierra Sun...
Placer County General Plan Update to Offer Opportunity to Shape the Future
The Placer County Planning Services Division is launching a three-to-five-year effort to comprehensively update the county's general plan, a road map document that will set a new vision for the unincorporated area of the county in areas such as land use, housing, mobility, natural resource protection, climate change, environmental justice and more.
Chase International Adds Agent to Tahoe City Office
Chase International welcomed Monica Armanino to the real estate firm in Tahoe City, California and Gina Gillmor to its Carson Valley, Nevada office.
State Farm Joins Other Companies Who Will No Longer Insure New Homeowner Policies
State Farm Insurance, the largest insurer of homes in California, announced it will no longer be writing new homeowners insurance policies in California, citing the risk of wildfire and increasing cost of construction.
From Moonshine Ink...
The Affordable Housing Experiment
Two decades after its inception, Hopkins Village has become an experiment: How do you build affordable homes and have the project make sense financially?
Placer and Truckee Offer Cash for Local Home Purchases
To ensure some housing is exclusively reserved for the local workforce, Placer County and Truckee deed restriction programs offer a cash incentive to help with the purchase of homes.
Douglas County Approves VHR Rental Revisions
County commissioners voted 3-2 to approve revisions to the ordinance governing the rentals in Tahoe Township.
Speaker Series to Highlight Housing Issues, Solutions in Placer County
The Placer County Community Development Resource Agency will host a free four-part virtual speaker series from June 1 to June 14 to provide information on options for housing in the region.
Incline, Crystal Bay Receives Roadmap for Community Housing Solutions
The Washoe Tahoe Housing Partnership has released its Housing Roadmap that provides reasonable options and solutions to improve housing options.
Placer County Offers Pre-Reviewed ADU Plans
Placer County property owners now have an opportunity to bypass lengthy review processes to build a one-, two- or three-bedroom accessory dwelling unit to house a family member or generate rental income.
Down Payment Assistance Available for East Placer Residents
Nearly a half million dollars in funds are still available to Eastern Placer workers looking to buy a home in the North Lake Tahoe region.
VHR Public Forum May 25; Applicants Sought for Committee
El Dorado County District 5 Supervisor Brooke Laine is hosting a vacation home rental forum for residents of Meeks Bay, Tahoma and surrounding area from on May 25.
Input Sought for Tahoe Truckee Housing Needs Survey
The Mountain Housing Council of Tahoe Truckee, a project of the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, launched a new housing survey for employers and employees.
From Gold Country Media...
Sierra College’s Rocklin Campus to Get Housing Complex
Sierra College broke ground April 11 on a complex that will provide housing for more than 350 students. Expected occupancy is for the fall 2025 semester.
From Sacramento News and Review...
Roseville’s Development Services Director Talks Affordable Housing
Mike Isom, the development services director for the city of Roseville, spoke to Sacramento News & Review about how this fast-growing city can ensures there’s a supply of housing for current and future residents.
From The Sacramento Bee...
Housing Market Cools Throughout California
The Sacramento Bee has created an interactive map showing how the housing market has slowed in most California counties. While the real estate market was peaking at this time last year, things have changed, with El Dorado County experiencing the largest drop-off.
TRPA Committee Votes to Move Ahead with Tahoe Area Plan Amendment
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency committee members recommended the approval of an amendment to the Washoe Tahoe Area Plan to allow high-end single-family condominiums in area originally designated single family condominiums in area originally designated for multi-family and workforce housing.
Tahoe Real Estate TV Show to Launch in April
American Dream TV recently announced that a 30-minute commercial-free show, “Selling Lake Tahoe,” will air locally on cable and other major streaming networks.
LTCC Student Housing Plans Approved
Lake Tahoe Community College received approval to construct a new on-campus building dedicated to student housing. The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency fully supported the 33-unit, 100-bed project.
Union Conflicts Are Delaying Vital Affordable Housing
California lawmakers thought they cracked the code last year on a construction union stalemate holding up housing bills. But rifts within labor could reignite the war over how best to craft affordable housing policy.
New Film Explores Lake Tahoe Housing Crisis
Elizabeth Cameron, a coach for the Palisades Tahoe ski team five years ago, has documented the difficulties of finding places to live in the area.
Landing Locals Rebrands as Placemate
Landing Locals, the local-housing marketplace for vacation towns, has officially rebranded and also reached a milestone of 500 local employees housed.
From Santa Cruz Sentinel...
New Bill Would Extend Controversial California Housing Law
Sen. Scott Wiener wants to expand and extend SB 35, which forces cities to approve certain developments with affordable units.
From Auburn Journal...
Placer County Receives First Prohousing Designation
Placer County has been named the first county in California to receive the state’s Prohousing Designation, which gives Placer and its private development partners a competitive edge in obtaining grant funding.
From Roseville Today...
Proposed Development Near Creekview Ranch Could Add Nearly 500 Homes
The Placer County Community Development Resource Agency has issued a notice of preparation for an environmental impact report of a 221.7-acre project in unincorporated land near Roseville.
The Epic Tale of Short-Term Rentals
Within the sticky subject of short-term rentals, we have an opportunity to create our own epic tale.
Pre-Approved Accessory Home Plans Will Refresh to Meet New Codes in 2023
Placer County ‘s Community Resource Development Agency is working to update its free pre-approved plans to build an accessory home to meet the new California Buildings Standards Code.
Roseville Designated ‘Prohousing’ City
Roseville is now one of seven California cities able to fast-track permits to create affordable housing projects, with 1,200 new units anticipated.
New Placer County Building Standards Code Goes Into Effect Jan. 1
The California Building Standards Code will soon mandate energy storage system readiness on all new home construction and accessory structures such as sheds and barns will need to be built out of fire-resistive material when located within 50 feet of a property line.
Homewood Resort Acquires Cottages for Employee Housing
Future employees of Homewood Mountain Resort may have a new place to call home following the acquisition of Tahoma Meadows Cottages, located just south of Homewood.
Homewood Mountain Resort Acquires Employee Housing
Town of Truckee Approves 3rd Phase of Soaring Ranch Project
The Town of Truckee Planning Commission recently approved the third and final phase of the Soaring Ranch project, allowing for the completion of the mixed-use development.
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