Housing Highlights: A Look Back at 2025
Over the past year, Placer County has made measurable progress in advancing its housing priorities across homeownership, rental production, and long-term funding strategies. Placer County continues to advance key housing initiatives, including expanded homeownership opportunities through the First-Time Homebuyer Program and the Workforce Housing Preservation Program.
In April, the Board approved a new housing incentive program called Launchpad, designed to facilitate the creation of new housing units in eastern Placer County. The program provides participants creating new eligible housing units in eastern Placer County with a grant in exchange for deed restricting the housing units for occupancy by members of the local workforce.
In May, the County recognized Affordable Housing Month through an eastern Placer County housing tour, developer mixer, and first-time homebuyer webinar. In June, the board adopted the 2025-2029 Placer County Housing Action Plan, establishing a coordinated workplan for land use, program implementation, and housing funding strategies. The Board is also reviewing long-term funding tools, including potential updates to affordable housing fees. An updated draft nexus study, reflecting revised development cost assumptions, was released in December. Staff anticipates bringing the final study forward early in 2026.
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Housing Program Highlights
First-Time Homebuyer Program Activity
- 109 Processed applications
- 13 Approved applications
East County Housing Programs
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Workforce Housing Preservation Program (WHPP) — 3 new deed restrictions purchased in 2025 for a total of 16 homes since program inception
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Launchpad — $725,000 reserved in funding to create multi-family housing units
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Lease to Locals — Since 2022, this program has unlocked 134 homes for long-term or seasonal rentals, housing a total of 278 adults and 50 children; 74% of properties that graduated the program continued to long-term rent
Construction Progress
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Placer Creek Affordable Apartments — Awarded competitive funding in 2025, starting construction early 2026, with lease-up occurring in 2027
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Sabre City — 40 of 44 units installed; remaining 4 to be completed by the end of year
Policy Updates
Placer County is advancing several key policy efforts designed to expand affordable housing opportunities, align fees with current market conditions, and strengthen long-term funding tools. Explore the highlights below to learn more:
Community Resources & Outreach
Housing Choice Voucher Program
- This is a rental assistance program that helps low- and very-low-income families, people with disabilities, and seniors access safe, decent, and affordable housing. It serves all of Placer County except the City of Roseville, which operates its own Housing Authority.
Transitional Housing Program
- The Transitional Housing Program, run by Placer County Adult System of Care with AMIH, offers short-term sober living and support services for adults with a diagnosed mental illness in Auburn, Rocklin, and Roseville. Residents receive case management and skill-building support to promote independence; for eligibility and availability, call 530-889-7263.
Permanent Supportive Housing Programs
- Placer County’s Adult System of Care, in partnership with AMIH, oversees several Permanent Supportive Housing programs — including Timberline, Placer Street, Main Street, and HUD-funded options like APSH and Shelter Plus Care — that combine stable housing with long-term supportive services for adults experiencing homelessness with qualifying disabilities. Residents are referred through Coordinated Entry, and those seeking help can call the Homeless Helpline at 1-833-375-2237 to be added to the waitlist and connected to available programs.
Discover and Discuss Community Events
- Placer County's housing team is part of biannual Discover and Discuss events in Tahoe City and Kings Beach to showcase projects and programs shaping North Lake Tahoe. These open-house gatherings let residents meet with county staff and partners, ask questions and share feedback on regional priorities.
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