Housing Assessment and Action Plan
South Shore Housing Opportunity Assessment and Action Plan
What is it?
An assessment of the housing market, resident and employee housing needs, business employment challenges, as well as a summary of the opportunities and constraints to providing better and more housing that residents and employees can afford in the South Tahoe region. Although the Tahoe Prosperity Center works regionally around the entire Lake Tahoe Basin, the North Shore already completed a Housing Survey and Needs Assessment. For information on the efforts being led by the Mountain Housing Council on the North Shore, please visit: mountainhousingcouncil.org.
The Assessment will identify:
- how much housing is needed,
- what type of housing (ownership or rental),
- at which price point and
- for whom
- We believe the housing survey will show that housing is needed across the entire housing spectrum – from homeless to restaurant workers to teachers and nurses. But we need to hear from you directly! If you live or work on the South Shore, please take the Housing Survey Here!
Why is this important?
A diverse housing stock is needed to meet the changing circumstances of households over time. When households in any life stage (from beginning renters, to first-time homebuyers, to move-up buyers, and aging households seeking to downsize), have an opportunity to find suitable housing for their needs, this allows them to grow and change within the community, building stability, year-round residency, community vibrancy and support for businesses and the economy.
Schedule
Employer Survey
Resident and Employee Survey
Draft Report
Final Report and Presentation
ONLY 21% OF TAHOE RESIDENTS CAN AFFORD THE MEDIAN HOUSE PRICE
Participation and Information
Below are links to the employer and resident surveys. Your participation is essential for us to gain a clear understanding of the community needs. Stay informaed on further ways to participate and for materials as they are developed through this research.
Tahoe South Shore Area Housing Survey
Tahoe South Shore Area Employer Survey
Next Step - Taking Action
Project Team
The Tahoe Prosperity Center has contracted with WSW Consulting, Inc. and her team (Rees Consulting, Inc.; Williford, LLC; SMR Development, LLC) to conduct this study.
Generous contributions have been received from the following jurisdictions and organizations to ensure the success of this work:
