Eastern Placer Bulletin | Affordable Housing in Focus as Fire Season Nears

Placer County, California sent this bulletin at 05/15/2025 02:15 PM PDT

EASTERN PLACER BULLETIN | MAY 15

Affordable Housing in Focus as Fire Season Nears

As we step into May, we’re proud to join in recognizing Affordable Housing Month, a time to highlight the critical importance of housing that is safe, stable, and attainable for everyone in our community.

Earlier this week, the Placer County Board of Supervisors officially proclaimed May 2025 as Affordable Housing Month in Placer County. The proclamation reaffirms our collective commitment to finding innovative solutions and working together to expand housing opportunities for all.

Affordable housing continues to be one of the most pressing issues facing our region. In Eastern Placer, we’ve seen firsthand how the lack of workforce housing affects not only our residents but also our local economy and overall community well-being. While high construction costs and regulatory hurdles remain challenges, meaningful progress is underway.

Through key updates to the Tahoe Basin Area Plan and ongoing efforts from the TRPA Tahoe Living Working Group, we’re working to streamline permitting and support achievable housing development. These changes are helping create a more predictable path forward for housing projects, making it more feasible for local builders to bring their ideas to life. The county’s upcoming Housing Action Plan, expected to go before the Board of Supervisors in June, will outline long-term strategies to increase diverse housing options across Placer.

This month also features a variety of Affordable Housing Month events, including the North Tahoe Housing Solutions Tour on May 14 and a Virtual Home Buyer Webinar on May 30, helping residents better understand available resources and opportunities. Visit our Affordable Housing Month page to explore the full list of events and initiatives.

While housing remains front and center, May is also National Wildfire Awareness Month. As we prepare for another fire season, now is the time to take proactive steps to protect your home and neighborhood. We encourage you to visit ReadyPlacer.org for tools and resources, such as burn permit info, the low-cost chipping program, and how to “know your zone” for emergency evacuation planning.

Looking ahead, we hope you’ll join us at our Eastern Placer Town Hall on fire preparedness, taking place June 17 from 5:30–7:30 PM at the North Tahoe Event Center. More details will be shared soon, but for now, please mark your calendar and help us spread the word!

Thank you for staying engaged, and for being a part of the ongoing efforts to make Eastern Placer a safe, vibrant, and welcoming place for all.

In service,
Cindy Gustafson
Placer County Supervisor, District 5

D5 APRIL MEETINGS/EVENTS + CASEWORK SUMMARY

Meetings/Events:

32 Internal Meetings
53 External Meetings
11 Board Meetings
7 MAC Meetings/ Forums/ Town Halls
5 Events

Casework: Assisted 68 Constituents

ADDITIONAL NEWS, EVENTS & RESOURCES

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: APRIL 21 VIRTUAL TOWN HALL ON NORTH LAKE TAHOE TRANSPORTATION

Thank you to everyone who joined our recent virtual town hall on April 21, where we shared updates on several major transportation initiatives coming to North Lake Tahoe. We were joined by representatives from regional and state transportation agencies to discuss project timelines, funding, and how these improvements aim to enhance mobility and quality of life in the basin. If you weren’t able to attend live, you can still catch the full recording on YouTube. As always, I appreciate your engagement and look forward to continuing the conversation as these important projects move forward. WATCH VIDEO

APPLY NOW FOR FUNDING FROM THE NEW LAUNCHPAD PROGRAM

The Launchpad program, which is designed to support new construction of workforce housing as well as conversion projects, will open $1 million in funds for the first phase of the program. The program will provide incentives in return for deed restricting units for local workers. Applicants can submit between April 23 and May 14. The initial funding will help staff understand interest in the program and develop a long-term funding strategy to support the program. LEARN MORE

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE IMPACT OF TBID IN NORTH LAKE TAHOE

Since its formation in 2021, the North Lake Tahoe Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) has helped reinvest $33.5 million of TOT-TBID funds into the community, supporting local businesses, infrastructure improvements, and environmental stewardship. To learn more, community members are invited to attend TBID Talk events where NTCA staff will answer questions, share updates, and gather feedback. Events will be held May 29 at the Tahoe City Visitor Center from 8–9 a.m. and June 26 at the Kings Beach Visitor Center from 8–9 a.m. LEARN MORE

HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF HOUSING IN TAHOE-TRUCKEE

The Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation (TTCF) and Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) have launched a regional Housing Needs Assessment Survey for the greater Lake Tahoe Region - including the Tahoe Basin, Town of Truckee, and areas within the Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District in Placer and Nevada Counties. Whether you live, work, or commute in the area, your input matters! The survey takes just a few minutes and is available in English and Spanish through May 30, 2025. LEARN MORE + TAKE SURVEY

PLACER COUNTY INVITES NORTH LAKE TAHOE AND DONNER SUMMIT COMMUNITIES TO SHAPE GREEN WASTE SOLUTIONS

Placer County has launched a community-driven initiative to reimagine green waste recycling services in Franchise Area 3, which spans from Donner Summit to North Lake Tahoe. Responding to resident requests for more accessible recycling options, the county seeks public input to evaluate potential enhancements, including curbside pickup, to complement existing drop-off programs. LEARN MORE

PLACER COUNTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN TAHOE

• Bus Driver - I, II & Senior
• Civil Engineer - Associate
• Code Enforcement Officer I & II
• Community Development Technician
• Engineer - Assistant & Junior
• Equipment Mechanic II
• Equipment Operator
• Parking Enforcement Operator
• Planner - Senior
• Senior IT Field Services Specialist
• Transportation Supervisor
• Transportation System Supervisor - Senior

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SHORT TERM RENTAL UPDATE

PERMIT APPLICATIONS AS OF 5/15/25:
Total issued permits: 3,146
Total applications: 46

STR STATS 5/8/24 - 5/8/25
Total number of cases (calls/complaints): 734
Total confirmed violations/cases: 249

Violation Type:

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Cases By Action

HOW TO REPORT STR VIOLATIONS

To ensure timely enforcement, our Code Compliance team must witness the violation as it occurs.

24/7 Hotline: 530-448-8003 (Fastest Response)
Email: strcompliance@placer.ca.gov

Be sure to provide your name, phone number, the address of the STR, and a brief description of the violation.

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UPCOMING MEETINGS

May 21
• Central MAC

May 27
• Meddlers
• Board of Supervisors

May 28
• TRPA

May 29
• TBID Talk

June 2
• Foresthill Forum

June 3
• NTCA Breakfast Club

June 4
• Tahoe Transportation District

June 5
• Olympic Valley MAC

June 10
• Board of Supervisors

June 11
• LAFCO

June 12
• Tahoe Conservancy
• North Tahoe RAC

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Contact Information:
175 Fulweiler Ave. | Auburn, CA 95603
www.placer.ca.gov