transient occupancy tax
Regulation of vacation homes a hot topic in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/15/2015 - 8:06pm
The impact of vacation rentals, a popular option for tourist lodging, is a big, and controversial topic in South Lake Tahoe.
Vacation home rentals in South Lake Tahoe subject of meeting
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/16/2015 - 11:00pm
Event Date:
March 24, 2015 - 5:30pm
A public workshop on the City of South Lake Tahoe's vacation home rental policy (VHR) will be held on March 24 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
Excessive noise, trash and parking issues are some of the main complaints voiced by neighbors of vacation homes so the City wants to address all concerns. Those concerned neighbors as well as vacation homeowners, rental companies and hotels are invited to attend the meeting.
Noise issues fuel review of SLT vacation home rental ordinance
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/18/2015 - 1:30am
Vacation home rentals are an everyday part of life in South Lake Tahoe, though during weekends and holiday periods their impact is much more noticeable. With the large number of visitors "living" in the area neighborhoods next to full time residents their impact has created tension over noise, trash and parking issues.
In the City limits there are currently 1,574 houses that have a permit to be operated as a vacation home. In comparison there are about 15-20% that number in vacation cities Santa Cruz and Napa.
Two audits of vacation home rentals net over $38,800 in TOT and penalties
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/24/2014 - 11:37pm
It was discovered that a South Lake Tahoe homeowner had been renting out his vacation home since at least 2008 without paying transient occupancy tax (TOT). An audit of the City's Vacation Home Rental program discovered the violation, and when the homeowner refused to comply so a criminal investigation was conducted.
Two percent TOT funds Tahoe City project; future money for Kings Beach
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 2:04pmThe existing 2 percent Transient Occupancy Tax, which is up for renewal on the June 5, 2012 ballot, has funded a number of North Lake Tahoe public improvement projects and services since voters first authorized it in 1996.
The renewal, called Measure F, is not a tax increase and, if passed, would continue to be paid by lodging guests only via the TOT bed tax when they spend the night in North Lake Tahoe. North Lake Tahoe residents would not be taxed under Measure F.
Public purchase of Tahoe City Golf Course seen as economic catalyst
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 03/04/2012 - 7:00amThe Tahoe City Public Utility District's plan to add a downtown golf course to the public domain has moved closer to fruition, with half the purchase price assured by the Placer County Board of Supervisors.
The board voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association's offer to contribute $2.6 million from the area's transient occupancy tax to the $5 million needed to acquire the property.
City drops parking meter proposal, transient occupancy tax increase
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/02/2012 - 11:03amBased on the results of last year's citizen surveys and the current economic climate, the city has decided to drop the proposal to implement parking meters and an increase in transient occupancy ta...
City drops parking meter proposal, transient occupancy tax increase
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 1:08pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Based on the results of last year's citizen surveys and the current economic climate, the city has decided to drop the proposal to implement parking meters and an increas...
Open Letter: South Lake Tahoe City Manager offers explanation to proposed budget cuts
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 5:23amHere's an open letter from Tony O'Rourke, city manager of South Lake Tahoe, sent to the local press. South Tahoe leaders will meet Sept. 27 to vote on proposed cuts to the budget, which could mean eliminating several more city jobs.
