NTCA and Placer County Commit to $300,000 annually for three years to help local North Tahoe/Truckee workforce find, secure, and navigate local housing challenges
North Lake Tahoe-Truckee – May 27, 2024 — Sierra Community House, a nonprofit focused on empowering the North Tahoe/Truckee community through family strengthening, crisis intervention, hunger relief, housing support, and legal services, is grateful to receive a multi-year important funding through the TOT-TBID Dollars at Work program. Over the next three years, $900,000 from the North Lake Tahoe Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) and Placer County Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) funds will support Sierra Community House’s Housing Advocacy and Direct Assistance program that helps local workforce households to avoid eviction and sustain local housing.
The TOT-TBID Dollars At Work program aims to enhance community vitality and environmental stewardship and promote economic health in the stunning North Lake Tahoe region. This TOT-TBID Dollars At Work funding will expand Sierra Community House’s ability to meet the growing demand for workforce housing assistance.
The impact of these funds is already evident, with numerous individuals and families benefiting from the support provided. As of today, Sierra Community House has provided tens of thousands in workforce housing assistance.
“Sierra Community House is committed to empowering our community and would not be able to help as many people without the funding and support from insightful and forward-thinking organizations like NTCA, as well as Placer County,” said Paul Bancroft, Executive Director at Sierra Community House. “We have already been able to help dozens of locals hold onto their local housing which shows the immediate impact this funding has had so far.”
This initiative comes at a crucial time as housing affordability remains a pressing issue in the North Tahoe/Truckee area. According to recent data, the median house price in the region has reached $1,135,000, illustrating the urgency of ongoing efforts to address housing insecurity.
“We’re proud to partner with Sierra Community House in an effort to ensure housing for Tahoe local workforce” said Tara Hetz, at North Tahoe Community Alliance.” Their various services provide a holistic approach to addressing inequalities in our communities, and we know they have their finger on the pulse of what our community members need to thrive.”
Sierra Community House is dedicated to continuing collaborative efforts to address housing challenges and ensure a thriving, inclusive community for all residents of the North Tahoe/Truckee region. This would not be possible without sufficient funding from organizations.
About Sierra Community House
Sierra Community House’s mission is to connect and empower our community through family strengthening, crisis intervention, hunger relief, and legal services. On July 1, 2019, four long-standing non-profit, social service organizations — Family Resource Center of Truckee, North Tahoe Family Resource Center, Tahoe SAFE Alliance, and Project MANA — united to form Sierra Community House. Sierra Community House is a 501c3, non-profit organization. Our goal is to better serve our region, share resources, leverage partnerships, and connect individuals and families with the services they need to thrive to build the strength, safety, and resilience of the community.
About North Tahoe Community Alliance (NTCA)
The North Tahoe Community Alliance (NTCA) collaborates with regional stakeholders to make the TOT-TBID Dollars At Work program support a vibrant, year-round economy that benefits residents, businesses, and visitors of North Lake Tahoe. The organization also advocates for and funds local transportation and workforce housing solutions, visitor services, and promotes responsible and o-peak season travel with a focus on stewardship education. Governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and committees comprised of local business owners and their representatives, the NTCA is funded by a Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) in contract with Placer County. Formerly known as the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association, the organization was renamed the NTCA in 2023 to align with its new mission. Learn more at www.northtahoecommunityalliance.com.
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