transient occupancy tax
Truckee, El Dorado and Placer County leaders ask AirBnB to not allow rentals during Stay-at-Home order
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/21/2020 - 5:17pm
El Dorado County, Placer County and Town of Truckee representatives have sent a letter to Airbnb, asking for assistance stopping short-term rentals (STR) during the current Stay at Home Order. They told the vacation rental booking company that their help is needed to stop the spread of COVID-19 and asked them to not allow rentals in Truckee and the California side of Lake Tahoe during the order which is through at least January 1.
Updated Lake Tahoe vacation home ordinance passed by El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/03/2020 - 11:59am
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors have passed an updated vacation home rental (VHR) ordinance for the Lake Tahoe portion of the county.
In a unanimous vote Wednesday, the second reading of the ordinance passed, one that adds a ceiling on the number of permits allowed. Supervisor Sue Novasel had to recuse herself because of a resident's request that she do so due to her husband's investment company.
El Dorado County to vote on changes to VHR ordinance including 1,050 cap of Lake Tahoe permits
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/15/2020 - 7:57pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The Board of Supervisors will consider changes to the El Dorado County Vacation Home Rental Ordinance at its November 17 meeting. The 2:00 p.m. time certain public hearing will contain consideration of a cap of 1,050 total permits issued in the unincorporated portion of the Tahoe Basin.
A waiting list would be created for those wanting a VHR permit after the 1,050 number is met. The waiting list request shall become void upon change in ownership.
South Lake Tahoe Hosted Rental Ordinance back to staff for revisions
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/22/2020 - 12:26am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - City Council made another attempt to create a Hosted Rental Ordinance but they decided at their meeting Tuesday to hand back to staff for some revisions.
After much discussion they decided to have staff clean up rules that could be potential loopholes for homeowners and/or tenants. This is the second time a first reading has been turned down for more fine tuning.
The following changes were added for Council to review October 20:
(1) Increase the required tenancy for a tenant to qualify as a hosted rental applicant from six months to two years;
City asks for public input on draft Shared Rental Ordianace for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/11/2020 - 2:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With a changing vacation home rental (VHR) landscape in the City of South Lake Tahoe, those wishing to rent their homes may be turning to "shared rentals."
There currently is no ordinance that covers shared rentals as the current VHR ordinance addresses the rental of an entire dwelling for a period of less than 30 consecutive calendar days, Shared rentals deal with renting less that the entire dwelling on a short-term basis.
El Dorado County recommended budget $87M less that previous year
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/01/2020 - 12:10pm
On Friday May 29, 2019, El Dorado Chief Administrative Officer Don Ashton
released his Fiscal Year 2020-21 Recommended Budget to the Board of Supervisors. The total recommended budget is approximately $647.7 million, which is $87.3 million less than the Fiscal Year 2019-20 budget, a copy of which can be accessed here.
Events Center approved by Douglas County Commissioners
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/16/2020 - 9:44pm
STATELINE, Nev. - In what has been a hotly debated topic for months between the five Douglas County Board of Commissioners and members of the public, the Tahoe South Events Center passed the final hurdle Thursday. In a 3-2 vote, the commissioners approved bond issuance, the final step in the approval process. The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) had previously unanimously approved it.
Letter: Lake Tahoe Event Center- Your support needed
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/09/2020 - 10:06am
With coronavirus impacts being our community's major priority, we hope you're staying safe and encourage everyone to stay at home and follow directions from health organizations so we can return to our jobs, schools, and normal lives safely, and as soon as possible. While health wellbeing is the leading concern, the reality of long-term economic impacts from this terrible virus makes the need to plan for a secure future a priority now more than ever.
Actress Anna Faris and family survive carbon monoxide issue at Lake Tahoe home
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/03/2019 - 8:34pm
NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The family of actress Anna Faris had a brush with danger in North Lake Tahoe during the Thanksgiving holiday. The group of 13 rented a vacation home in the 100 block of Tahoma Drive in Tahoe City. Two of them felt ill and went to the hospital where it was determined they were suffering from Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning.
Space cleared to make way for new Lake Tahoe Boys & Girls Club building
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/22/2019 - 12:28am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's looking a lot different at the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe facilities at the former Al Tahoe Elementary School on Lyons Avenue.
The current South Lake Tahoe site for BGCLT had major clearing this week to make way for a brand new clubhouse. Old portable buildings were removed as were some trees as crews make way for their multi-million dollar future home.
Achievable housing project planned for North Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/12/2019 - 9:12pm
Placer County has purchased the 11-acre Nahas property near Tahoe City for $3.42 million. They are working with housing developer partner Related-Pacific Companies to develop conceptual options for a potential mixed-use commercial and achievable housing project on the site.
While the purchase represents a step forward in bringing more achievable housing to North Lake Tahoe, development concepts for the site are still in early stages and no project proposal has yet been brought forward for formal consideration or approval.
Community newsletter from the City of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/12/2019 - 10:49am
The City of South Lake Tahoe has launched its October Edition of "At Lake Level." The monthly newsletter is prepared by City Manager Frank Rush in an effort to keep the community well informed about City issues and initiatives.
Development Commodities Available at No Cost for Qualified Affordable Housing, Town Center, and Distressed Property Development
Letter: New recreation center for South Lake Tahoe making progress
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/01/2019 - 5:05pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe voters, with the strong support of various areas of our community, overwhelmingly approved Measure P for Recreation, a two percent Transient Occupancy Tax increase to fund a new Recreation Center in 2016. Outreach meetings, design options and thorough feedback were given to and received by the community prior to the 2016 election with the outcome being a facility that will allow for locals, visitors and tournaments to enjoy and capitalize on the Center including:
Opinion: It shouldn’t be us vs. them
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/10/2019 - 11:05am
There’s been recent talk about the US 50 Community Revitalization Project (AKA the Loop Road), and I applaud the City of South Lake Tahoe for taking an active role in listening to the community as the planning phase of the project begins. There are a lot of significant concerns, which is normal with a project of this scope. That said, the 'us vs. them' mentality that many residents use as a reason to avoid this project is frustrating and potentially damaging to our community.
City Council overturns Planning Commission ruling on VHR permit
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/09/2019 - 9:57am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During Tuesday's City Council meeting, one vacation home rental (VHR) owner lost their permit to operate in South Lake Tahoe after the Tahoe Neighborhoods Group appealed a decision by the Planning Commission.
On March 14, the commission decided to overturn City staff's revocation of VHR permit ##005258 located at 797 San Jose Avenue, Unit B. Staff had revoked the permit in January when the owner of the home, Susan Porter of San Ramon, didn't meet the deadline for renewing her permit or paying the required transient occupancy tax (TOT).
City of South Lake Tahoe newsletter: At Lake Level
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/01/2019 - 6:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - City Manager Frank Rush writes a community monthly newsletter and shares it on South Tahoe Now. The following is the May 1, 2019 edition:
Sign Up for the Brand New City Newsletter
City unveils monthly newseltter to keep public informed
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/02/2019 - 8:21am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. The City of South Lake Tahoe has launched its new
newsletter - "At Lake Level." The monthly newsletter is written by City Manager Frank Rush and prepared by Communications Manager Chris Fiore in an effort to keep the community well informed about City issues and initiatives.
New Leadership
Measure T to ban vacation rentals in South Lake Tahoe on way to passing
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/30/2018 - 10:29pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - What should be the final count of ballots for the November 6 election in El Dorado County was released today, giving clarity to a hotly contested ballot measure in South Lake Tahoe. The citizen generated Measure T calls for a ban of all vacation rentals in South Lake Tahoe except for those in what is called the "tourist core."
Election update: 47 votes separate nays and yeas on South Lake Tahoe Measure T
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/16/2018 - 10:36pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Another round of votes were released Friday, narrowing the gap between yes and no on Measure T once again. The citizen generated measure call for a ban of all vacation rentals in South Lake Tahoe except for those in what is called the "tourist core."
49 votes were added to the Measure T count, 19 "for" and 30 "against."
There were approximately 2,600 vote by mail ballots still to count this week for all of El Dorado County which includes provisional ballots and 160 conditionals ballots from South Lake Tahoe.
That leaves about 1,800 left to tally.
South Lake Tahoe's measure to ban vacation home rentals moves closer to passing
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/14/2018 - 10:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Measure T, the South Lake Tahoe ballot measure that proposed a ban on all vacation rentals outside of the tourist core area starting in 2021 is a bit closer to passing.
In the second incremental release of votes counter after Tuesday, November 6, the Yes on T vote is at 3265, with No on T counts at 3207 - less than one percent difference. 267 ballots were tallied in this last release for Measure T.
No on Measure T closes the gap - down by 25 votes as of Friday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/09/2018 - 6:29pm
The gap between the yes and no votes on Measure T in South Lake Tahoe got much smaller, with the measure now passing by just 25 votes. The South Lake Tahoe City Council and El Dorado County Supervisor results remain the same.
El Dorado County had over 24,000 votes to count after election day, and they have now counted 16,919 of them. 1,655 of those were from the City of South Lake Tahoe and 2,907 for the Area 5 Supervisor district.
As a recap, here are the results on election night: http://southtahoenow.com/story/11/08/2018/over-24000-ballots-yet-be-counted-el-dorado-county
Over 24,000 ballots yet to be counted in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/08/2018 - 11:10am
With a narrow margin in the ballot measure concerning the future of vacation rentals in South Lake Tahoe, and other races still close, everyone is awaiting the release of more results from Tuesday's election.
You'll still have to wait a bit longer.
On Friday, November 9, El Dorado County Elections will post the next round of results, but it won't be the last as there are over 24,000 ballots yet to count.
13,372 mail-in ballots were dropped off at the polls
2,614 provisional ballots
South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County election results
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/06/2018 - 10:05pm
Update - 1:20 a.m. 11/7/18: With a large voter turnout the processing of ballots is taking longer than normal. A power outage caused by a car hitting a power line near Blackwood Avenue caused some excitement for voters but did not delay the count as there are procedures in place for such an incident.
South Tahoe Now: No on Measure T
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/29/2018 - 10:50pm
Election season can be an exciting time of year with anticipation of the possibilities, but this year in South Lake Tahoe election season is full of negativity that has pitted neighbor against neighbor. One year ago I wrote an editorial "Use the election to create a community of collaboration and teamwork," and today I urge continuance of community, collaboration and teamwork.
Letter: El Dorado County residents need to attend VHR meeting Thursday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/25/2018 - 4:07pm
The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors (Ad Hoc Committee) will be meeting the public tomorrow, July 26, at the Magnet School in Meyers at 5:30 p.m.
This VHR meeting is especially important since this Board already voted yesterday in Placerville on VHR Ordinance changes that affect everyone in the County South Lake Tahoe area.
These new Ordinance changes are outline here under attachments – VHR Conceptual - Item #1 :
Likely South Lake Tahoe voters to see two VHR ballot measures in November
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/23/2018 - 3:23pm
Two South Lake Tahoe community groups have submitted petitions to get their vacation home rental (VHR) initiatives on the November, 2018 ballot. The first group, Tahoe Neighborhoods Group, submitted 1,651 signatures to the City Clerk on April 30, and the second group, Sustainable Community Alliance, turned in 1,827 signatures on May 21, less than 30 days after they started collecting them.
Low public turnout for EDC budget presentation
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/24/2018 - 4:51pm
MEYERS and SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Don Ashton has been making the rounds to communities throughout the county, explaining the budget through an informative presentation and discussion.
Most of the communities Ashton has visited have had 15-20 citizens in attendance, all asking questions and giving input in the budget process as Ashton and the Supervisors figure out how to save $20M over the next four years to meet CalPers pension liabilities.
El Dorado County may take 2% TOT hike to the voters
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/09/2018 - 11:47pm
Revenue will need to increase in El Dorado County in order to complete a list of needed projects including those for repaired roads and economic development, both items that are affected by tourism.
The El Dorado County Board o Supervisors will start the discussion at the their next meeting on March 13 to the possibility of taking a tax increase to the voters in 2018, one the voters will benefit from but won't have to pay for.
3 strikes and you're out: New VHR ordinance begins in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/21/2017 - 11:32pm
With the new South Lake Tahoe Vacation Home Rental (VHR) Ordinance going into effect on Friday, December 22, 2017, the police department took the first steps in acting on one part of that new document, the three strikes and you're out portion.
On Thursday, South Lake Police Department (SLTPD) sent certified mail notices to permitted VHR owners who have had one or two upheld violations in the last 24 months.
Tools in place as new VHR rules go into effect in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/17/2017 - 12:42am
The City of South Lake Tahoe put the finishing touches to the new Vacation Home Rental (VHR) ordinance Tuesday, paving the way for what community members have asked for: More enforcement, better monitoring and rules to bring reasonable calm to their neighborhoods.
"This is a code with real teeth," said SLT Police Chief Brian Uhler. "It's a clear and simple message that we're not fooling around. There are strong laws for staff to carry out."
South Lake Tahoe has new mayor and mayor pro tem
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/12/2017 - 11:15am
In their annual reorganization, the South Lake Tahoe City Council has voted in a new mayor and mayor pro tem for the year 2018.
Wendy David returns as mayor, a position she held in 2016. She was mayor pro tem during 2017.
Tom Davis returns as vice mayor for the fifth time.
"I want to thank the Council for your support," said Mayor David. "I want to look at how we want to move forward and focus on community conversation. It's what brings us together. Community conversation is the most important thing we'll do next year."
El Dorado County may revamp VHR ordinance
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/02/2017 - 11:28pm
As with meetings concerning vacation rentals (VHRs) in the City of South Lake Tahoe, many residents from the county turned out to voice concerns with the El Dorado County's Tax Collector C.L. Cherie Raffety Wednesday.
What was different than the City's meetings, Raffety limited how the public could speak about noise, parking, occupancy, hot tubs, zoning and other issues they have in their neighborhoods. She broke up the issues and heard concerns, one subject at a time.
Special City Council meeting to vote on urgency VHR ordinance
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/18/2017 - 12:53am
If anyone thought they knew how the South Lake Tahoe City Council was going to vote on the proposed Vacation Home Rental (VHR) Ordinance on Tuesday they were most likely surprised with the turn of events after hours of public comment and Council discussion.
City staff had two weeks to create a new Vacation Home Rental Ordinance based on input and bring it to the Council to vote on a first reading October 17.
The City Council has sought to create an ordinance that both recognizes and protects the City's vibrant VHR industry while also improving the quality of life of the citizens.
Special City Council meeting addresses Vacation Home Rentals
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/28/2017 - 11:27pm
Vacation home rentals (VHRs) in South Lake Tahoe are again the subject of a City Council meeting. In an effort to come to an ordinance that satisfies all sides, the October 3 council meeting will look at several topics that were discussed at the September 5 VHR workshop.
El Dorado County $569 million budget released
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/14/2017 - 5:12pm
El Dorado County Chief Administrator, Don Ashton, today released the County’s
Final Budget for fiscal year 2017/18. The Board of Supervisors is scheduled to review and approve the $569 million operating budget during their meeting on Tuesday, September 19.
Resort Triangle in North Lake Tahoe gets funding for new trails
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/09/2017 - 12:21am
The Placer County Board of Supervisors have approved two chunks of money to go to their plans to transform North Lake Tahoe into a thriving, local community and, at the same time, provide visitors with a great experience.
Now halfway complete, the "Resort Triangle" will consist of a continuous 62-mile trail that runs from the Town of Truckee to Northstar, then to Kings Beach, to Tahoe City and back to Truckee.
North Lake Tahoe Resort Association gets $1.78M from Placer County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/27/2017 - 9:43pm
Over the next six months the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association (NLTRA) will get $1,779,495 from Placer County after the Board of Supervisors approved the contract Tuesday.
Of the contract, $1,728,262 will fund NLTRA marketing and visitor services, with $16,104 earmarked for NLTRA’s participation in regional transportation planning efforts and $33,129 for their support in developing a capital projects partnership to complete goals in the Tourism Master Plan.
New company on board to plan new South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/18/2017 - 7:26pm
A new partner is now on board to help bring a new recreation center and swim complex to South Lake Tahoe, construction of which could start as early as 2018.
Voters in November approved a two percent Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) increase to fund the new project that benefits not only locals but tourists as well.
South Lake Tahoe home one of top money generators in nation with Airbnb
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/01/2017 - 9:43am
Airbnb is an online marketplace for vacation rentals, apartment rentals, hostel and hotel stays that serves 65,000 cities in 191 countries with their over 3,000,000 lodging listings.
59 of those made over $200,000 last year for the owners and one of those is in South Lake Tahoe.
Formed in 2008 in San Francisco, the company has created a whole new type of traveler, ones who can experience a community as if they lived there, getting them out of hotels and into homes.
Douglas County room tax may increase 1% to fund event center at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/16/2017 - 11:07pm
Transient Lodging License taxes may soon be increased one percent at properties in the Lake Tahoe portion of Douglas County (Lake Tahoe Township) to fund redevelopment projects including the addition of an event/convention center.
Overwhelming support for the tax increase was evident at the Douglas County Commissioner's meeting Thursday, where the elected officials voted 4-1 to approve the increase which would go into effect May 1, 2017.
City celebrates passage of Measure P in Tuesday's election
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/09/2016 - 11:15am
Measure P, the two percent raise in transient occupancy tax for lodging properties in the City limits, has passed by a fairly large margin. With 100 percent of the precincts counted, a "yes" vote of 3,214 to 1,537 has passed by a 35.30 percent difference in the unofficial results.
The measure will use the funds raised by the extra tax to support recreational improvements in the City. A new recreation center, competitive pool and ball courts are in the plans.
Laine and Collin, Measures P and T win
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/08/2016 - 10:43pm
6:00 a.m. 11/9 Update: It took awhile for ballots to be counted, but 100 percent of the precincts have now been counted for El Dorado County and South Lake Tahoe. The results are unofficial as some mail-in ballots will still be tallied.
Former councilwoman Brooke Laine and hospital executive Jason Collin will be headed to the South Lake Tahoe City Council in what turned out to be a close race with local politics newcomer, Tamara Wallace. Current Councilwoman JoAnn Conner will not be returning for a second term.
SLT City Council results, the top two vote-getters win:
Get out and vote - Election Day 2016
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/08/2016 - 9:38am
Many are ready for this election to be over the national level with the negativity surrounding the campaigns. On a local level there are several choices before voters.
If you have not already submitted your ballots, find your polling place here:
If you live in the South Lake Tahoe City limits, you are able to vote for two of ten candidates for City Council (in alphabetical order):
Brooke Laine
Dan McLaughlin
Jason Collin
JoAnn Conner
Letter: Boys & Girls Club and SLT Lodging Association back Measure P
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/26/2016 - 11:28am
Measure P will be a key initiative on the City of South Lake Tahoe’s Nov. 8 ballot as a tourist-only tax to help rebuild the area’s aging Recreation Center.
Without raising taxes on local residents and businesses, Measure P will bring an estimated extra $2 million a year to support the community. The Lodging Association has voted unanimously to support further recreation in South Lake Tahoe. If passed by a two-thirds vote, Measure P will increase transient occupancy tax by 2 percent to 12 percent.
Tahoe Chamber gives position on local ballot measures
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/25/2016 - 2:44pm
The Board of the Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce (Tahoe Chamber) has announced its position on seven local ballot measures in the City of South Lake Tahoe and Douglas County.
Yes on Measure P
'Keep the Lights on' event highlights need for after school programs
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/19/2016 - 4:40pm
Event Date:
October 20, 2016 - 4:30pm
Boys and Girls Clubs from across the country will be having "Lights on Afterschool" on Thursday, October 20 as a way to highlight the importance of a safe place for kids to go after school.
From 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., the students who attend the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (BGCLT) will show how they feel about the club by designing the future building that will house them.
Supervisor Novasel forming group to address housing needs in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/18/2016 - 9:13pm
Housing, or lack thereof, has been a hot topic in recent years in South Lake Tahoe and the surrounding South Shore communities. A recent town hall forum on housing issues was recently held, and there will soon be a housing task force organized by El Dorado County Supervisor Sue Novasel.
During the supervisor's October 25 meeting, Novasel is asking for $15,000 to engage a consultant to lead task force members through six sessions addressing the problem.
Voters to see new tax measures for SLT Recreation Center and roads/equipment
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/18/2016 - 6:33pm
Most people don't like taxes, or having any new ones, but South Lake Tahoe voters will have the choice in November to vote on two ballot measure that would bring about two tax rate hikes, one that only tourists will pay, and another that will be paid for by both locals and tourists.
If passed, the ballot measures will accomplish two things: replace the recreation complex and repair the City's roads and/or replace the aging fleet.
How the City of South Lake Tahoe plans to spend $73 million
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/02/2015 - 9:43pm
City Manager Nancy Kerry and Mark Carlson, the City's Administrative Services Director presented the 2015-16 Fiscal year budget to the South Lake Tahoe City Council during a workshop Tuesday.
"There is a lot we can be proud of," Kerry said.
The budget process has been ongoing since May, involving staff in making the decision on where to cut back, and where to spend.
Vacation rentals on the South Lake Tahoe City Council agenda
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/18/2015 - 10:25pm
The South Lake Tahoe City Council will be discussing changes to the Vacation Home Rental Ordinance on Tuesday that, if passed, will bring about changes to the permit review process, add criteria to be considered when a new permit is issued, and the addition of an annual renewal review.
There have been several packed council and community meetings on the topic of the proposed updated to the Vacation Home Rental (VHR) ordinance, and Tuesday's meeting should be no different.
