Housing & Rentals

Housing Resources

Town of Truckee Resources: The Town of Truckee housing resources include:

  • Accessory Dwelling Unit Program
  • Long-Term Rental Grant Program
  • Existing Affordable Housing in Truckee
  • Housing Developments Underway
  • Emergency Rental Assistance
  • Housing Documents + Resources
  • Housing News
  • Sustainable Housing
  • Town Housing Program
  • First-Time Homebuyer & Down Payment Assistance Program

Nevada County Resources: Nevada County housing resources include:

  • Bridge Housing
  • Find Housing
  • Landlord / Tenant Issues
  • Permanent Housing Resources
  • US Department of Housing & Urban Development
  • Property Tax Assistance

Placer County Resources: Placer County housing resources include:

  • Housing Programs
  • Housing Resource Center
  • Accessory Homes
  • Affordable Housing & Employee Accommodation Ordinance & Fee
  • Housing Element Update
  • Housing Related Code Amendments
  • 2021 Safety Element Update
  • Building Housing in Placer County

Assistance for Homebuyers in the Region

Regional Homebuyer Assistance Programs: Learn more about the current status of several local and regional resources for first time homebuyers looking to purchase in Nevada County, Placer County and/or the Town of Truckee by following the links found on the Mountain Housing Council website.

Local Down Payment Assistance Programs

Martis Fund Homebuyer Assistance Program: In partnership with the Martis Fund, Sierra Business Council administers the Martis Fund Homebuyer Assistance Program, which provides down payment assistance to help income-qualified working families in Placer County east of Donner Summit or in the Town of Truckee purchase homes.

Rental Assistance

Landing Locals: Landing Locals helps homeowners connect with local employees through our trusted online platform so you can earn stable monthly income from your property​.

Where Can Someone Go for Help with Housing Challenges?

Sierra Community House
Phone: (530) 587-2513

Nevada County Health and Human Services
Phone: (530) 582-7803

Placer County Health and Human Services
Phone: (530) 546-1900

Placer County Housing Choice Voucher
Rental voucher for very low- and low-income households.

Nevada County Housing Choice Voucher
Rental voucher for very low- and low-income households.