Heroic Moments in Housing

Together partners of the Mountain Housing Council (MHC) have created innovative housing solutions across the Tahoe Truckee Region. From Workforce Housing Preservation Programs and first-time homebuyer programs, to creative financing programs and ADU incentives, we are proud to highlight these heroic moments in housing.
Workforce Housing Preservation & Below Market Rate Housing Programs
Placer County Workforce Preservation Program- Preserving existing housing inventory for the Tahoe Truckee Workforce by providing homebuyers up to 15% of a down payment in exchange for deed restriction. Learn More
Town of Truckee Below Market Rate Housing Program- Currently under research by Town staff to expand their deed-restricted housing program. Learn More
Affordable Housing Projects
New Tax Funding Resources for Housing
Truckee Passes Measure K- Voters increased the town’s TOT tax from 10% to 12% ; projected to provide $700K annually and would go toward affordable housing, preparing for wildfires and other natural disasters, along with acquiring and permanently preserving natural open spaces. Learn More
First-Time Homebuyer & Down Payment Assistance Programs
Nevada County HOME First-time Homebuyers’ Program- The HOME First-time Homebuyers’ (FTHB) Program provides low to moderate income residents who are first-time homebuyers the financial assistance needed to own a home in the unincorporated areas of Nevada County. Learn More
Placer County First Time Homebuyer Assistance Program- This is a loan program that provides flexible second mortgages to help families with funds for the down payment to purchase their first home in the unincorporated areas of Placer County. Learn More
Town of Truckee CalHome Reuse Program- The Town of Truckee currently offers loan products for qualified applicants – the CalHome Loan Product for First-Time Home Buyers. Learn More
Long-term Lease Incentive Programs
Accessory Dwelling Unit Programs and Resources
Placer County- Learn More
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency- Learn More
Town of Truckee- Learn More
Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Programs
New Local Organizations Dedicated to Housing Solutions
Landing Locals- Formed in 2018, Landing Locals connects vacation-home owners with trusted locals seeking seasonal and long-term housing in vacation towns. Learn More
Supportive Housing Services for Homelessness & Low-Income Needs
Homelessness Prevention- Nevada and Placer County assists 6 people experiencing homelessness to find housing from November 2020-May 2021 through the rapid re-housing program.
North Tahoe-Truckee Homeless Services (NTTHS)- In response to the COVID-19 public health emergency, NTTHS opened a navigational day center and expands support services for homeless, under-sheltered, and all community members in need of support with basic needs. Learn More
Creative Financing Programs to Fund Housing Projects
Housing Trust Placer, Inc. (HTP)- Established in 2020, HTP is a non-profit organization created to meet the affordable housing needs for the western Placer County community. The organization provides gap financing through public and private sources to facilitate affordable housing and also helps to acquire and/or construct or redevelop affordable housing units. Learn More









