Stay Up To Date With Local Housing Issues and Programs
We’ve posted the meeting material from the October 16th MHC Quarterly Update on the website. Watch the full video of the meeting or check out the Summary Notes.
Next Mountain Housing Council Meeting January 15th
The Mountain Housing Council meets quarterly. Meetings are designed for members but the public is welcome to attend. To review the Public Protocol for meetings, click here.
Mountain Housing Council Quarterly Meeting
Friday, January 15, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtdu-hqDkuEtSy52PEIVJsOL9kuva8IR2P
Blog Post: Stabilized Housing is Essential for Community Health
We must make the connection between housing and the role it plays in health, wellbeing, climate action and the economy. Today, advancing a more robust systems change is now necessary more than ever to ensure that all have access to quality housing.
HOUSING ACTION:
Get the Facts, King’s Beach Supportive Housing
The acquisition of the 7 Pines Motel in Kings Beach is the first permanent supportive housing project for our North Lake Tahoe Region, and you’re bound to have questions.
Measure K passes in Truckee!
Unofficial reports, show Measure K well on its way to passing with 85.15% voting YES. The $700,000 projected revenue will support workforce and affordable housing programs and services in Truckee for 20 years. Read the Sierra Sun article.
Placer County 2021-2029 Housing Element Update
The 2021-2029 Housing Element was released on October 30, 2020 and encompasses 44 implementation programs (including 24 new programs) to promote quality affordable housing in Placer County. There will be public comment opportunities at upcoming meetings with Placer County’s Planning Commission on November 12th and the Board of Supervisors on December 15th.
PROJECTS IN THE WORKS
Meadow View Place Workforce Housing Under Construction
Construction has begun on Meadow View Place in Martis Valley, a 56-unit workforce housing project for employees in Schaffer’s Mill, Martis Valley and the Truckee area. Anticipated to be completed by October 2021. More.
Town of Truckee Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Pilot Program Launched
Accessory Dwelling Units is one pathway to create more housing in the region. The Town of Truckee’s ADU Pilot Program includes pre-application support services, materials, resources and educational programs. The plan is to also offer loans and tenant matching services for deed-restricted units. More.
MHC NEWS:
MHC Website Content Now in Spanish
MHC’s website now includes a Spanish translation feature. Simply click on the yellow Translate box at the bottom left-hand corner of the website. Select the Spanish Flag for the Spanish translation. Please share the news.
Stay Up To Date With Local Housing Issues and Programs
We’ve posted the meeting material from the July 17th MHC Quarterly Update on the website.
Check Out MHC Partner Updates
We’ve created a new page on the MHC website where the 27 partners of the MHC can share their updates on progress made on various housing programs and policies. Check out the page and learn more about the new Truckee Tahoe Workforce Housing Agency too.
