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Supervisor Novasel recommending the Board:
1) Authorize funding of $1,500 to support the Tahoe Home Connections efforts to distribute mailers to second home owners on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe, soliciting interest in long-term or seasonal renting of their homes and find that a public benefit is derived from supporting this effort which serves to address the lack of available housing; and
2) Direct the Chief Administrative Officer, or designee, to return to the Board with a funding agreement for consideration. (Cont. 4/9/19, Item 33) (Est. Time: 10 Min.)
FUNDING: Community Funding.
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BACKGROUND
South Lake Tahoe is in the middle of a housing crisis which is partly attributed to the fact that more than 50% of the homes on the South Shore are vacant, used only seasonally or part-time.
Other mountain resort destinations have had success in addressing this challenge by partnering with second home owners to lease their homes through flexible leases, discount property management services and other incentives. A rental arrangement for part of a season or longer term can make a valuable difference.