Town of Truckee

The Town of Truckee Animal Services and the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe have a unique, long-standing partnership. Our shared animal shelter facility, located at 10961 Stevens Lane in Truckee, maximizes efficiency and effectiveness by housing public and private entities under the same roof. Working together, we are saving 100% of our community's adoptable pets.

The Building and Safety Division is committed to assuring safety in the built environment while meeting the needs of the development community in an efficient, equitable, and cost-effective manner.

The Code Compliance Division is committed to ensuring all residents and visitors maintain a high quality of life and have a safe and healthy environment. This is accomplished through providing education, fostering a sense of pride within our community, and fair and impartial enforcement of codes that protect the safety and welfare of the community. While these goals sound simple, they are only achieved by having the cooperation and assistance of our community.

The Communications Program aims to build relationships with all stakeholders as a credible, consistent, and transparent source of information for the Town of Truckee. We are committed to providing open, accurate and effective communication to our Town staff, Truckee Town Council, and our Truckee community and visitors. The program reflects our belief that maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders provides the foundation for a strong and unified community. The program strives to better Town communications efforts to foster community cohesion, greater accessibility to information, and increased, meaningful community engagement.

The Town of Truckee plays a central role in preparing the community for emergencies and disasters common to mountain environments, including winter storms, wildfires, flooding, and extended power outages.

Through coordinated planning, infrastructure investments, and public communication, the Town works year-round to reduce risk, strengthen response capabilities, and help residents and businesses stay informed and prepared.

The Town of Truckee is dedicated to ensuring that their services, programs, and information are accessible to all community members, residents, staff, and visitors alike. Their IDEA program is designed to create an inclusive, welcoming, and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Through their commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility, they are building a stronger, more cohesive community.

Learn more about the strides the IDEA division has made in our community by going to the IDEA in Practice page. 

The Town's future initiatives involve developing IDEA guiding tools such as the Language Access Plan and the Community Engagement Framework, among many other actions that you can review in the IDEA Action Plan (PDF).

Truckee's outstanding mountain environment, plentiful recreation opportunities, and strategic location along key transportation routes have contributed to the town's desirability as a place to live, work, and visit.

A healthy, balanced year-round economy is a key component of Truckee's vitality and the prosperity of its residents. The Town's economic vitality strategies, guided by the 2040 General Plan Economic Development Element (PDF), focus on creating a diverse, resilient, and sustainable economy while maintaining Truckee's character, high quality of life, and superior community service.

Truckee functions as an important employment and business hub for the North Tahoe area as well as serving as one of the key tourist destinations within the region. Historically, Truckee's economy has been predominately made up of the tourism and industrial sectors. While tourism will always be an important part of our area's economy, Truckee is committed to maintaining a balanced mix of economic sectors, improving the diversity and resilience of the local economy, creating opportunities for jobs at income levels that make it financially feasible for employees to live and work in Truckee, and supporting businesses and commercial activities that build upon and enhance Truckee's unique character and natural environment.

The mission of the Engineering Division is to create the best future for our community by providing engineering services necessary to solve Town infrastructure issues and minimize future impacts from land development.

Their goal is to provide professional engineering support to assist in improving the quality of life and public safety through the recommendations of development standards for road, drainage, traffic and frontage improvements, while providing best value plans and specifications for Town projects. The Engineering Division works for the citizens of Truckee. They endeavor to provide impartial evaluation of engineering matters as a basis for community decisions.

This Division is responsible for development review, encroachment issues, and management and turnkey execution of capital projects within the Town. The Engineering Division also provides inspection services with regards to encroachments on all commercial and residential projects.

The Town of Truckee Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Department supports, creates, and maintains maps, map applications, and analysis support for Town departments and the public.

The Town posts web maps, interactive applications, and static maps, in pdf form, of some of the most requested maps. Below are some quick links to the more popular web applications and maps.
Maps   Interactive mapping applications.

Or, check out the "My Town of Truckee Map," a simple map containing some of our most popular layers.

The goal of the Town of Truckee Housing Program is to strengthen our community, economy, and environment by increasing the inventory of homes our local workers can afford to rent and buy.The Town has a number of existing programs and policies in place that aim to facilitate both low-income and moderate-income home production and preservation. Revenue to support these programs comes from the Town General Fund, Measure K, and grants. 

The Information Technology Division is dedicated to creating a community where technology, sustainability, and security work in harmony for the benefit of all residents. Guided by the Town Council’svision, they focus on community connectivity, environmental sustainability, and emergency preparedness. To realize these goals, they collaborate with various Town departments and have established strong ties with local agencies, the Police Department, and the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe.

The IT department is driven by a commitment to community growth and well-being. Through their services, they stay true to the council's goals, ensuring every resident enjoys the benefits of modern technology and a secure environment.

Dive into the IT department's active projects to discover how they're shaping a better tomorrow for our community.

The Town of Truckee Planning Division is responsible for advance planning, development review, public information, and Development Code compliance. The activity is part of the Community Development Department and is managed by the Community Development Director and Town Planner. The Planning Division provides staff support to the Town Council (elected representatives) and the Planning Commission (appointed citizen planners). The Town Council provides overall policy direction, adopts ordinances and regulations, and acts as the hearing body for appeals of Planning Commission and staff decisions. The Planning Commission provides policy recommendations to the Town Council and functions as a hearing body for larger development projects within the Town.
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‍Regular Public Meetings
‍Public meetings including Planning Commission, Zoning Administrator, and Historic Preservation Advisory Commission, are regularly scheduled each month and in-person. Agenda and meeting details can be found on the Town's Event Calendar.

‍Public comment is highly encouraged during their public meetings. Please check each meeting’s agenda on the Town’s Event Calendar for details on how to comment via the Town's public comment portal or by email.

The Truckee Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency serving the Town of Truckee and its residents, visitors, and businesses. Established to support public safety in a dynamic mountain community, the department provides a full range of policing services tailored to local needs — from traditional patrol and investigations to traffic enforcement and community-focused programs.The department is organized into key operational divisions that work together to protect life and property, maintain public order, and strengthen community trust through transparent and professional service. These divisions include Patrol, Investigations, Traffic, Marine Operations, Reserves, and Volunteers in Police Services (VIPS). Officers and staff engage regularly with the community to address public safety concerns and build partnerships that enhance quality of life across Truckee.In addition to enforcement, the department offers support functions including records management, property and evidence services, animal services, and public information resources, ensuring accessible services and information for residents and visitors alike. 
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‍Phone: 
‍530-550-2323
‍Hours
‍Monday through Friday
8;00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Public Works Department provides year-round, all-weather service to public roadways and trail networks throughout our community. Public Works is dedicated to keeping our Town streets and trails clean and safe.
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‍Responsibilities
‍The Road Maintenance Division is responsible for maintaining approximately 165 miles of roadway.  Road maintenance activities vary by season. Crews perform snow removal during winter months, while summer months see street sweeping, painting of roadway markings, pothole patching, drainage infrastructure maintenance, and street sign repairs. 

The Facilities Maintenance Division oversees maintenance and landscaping of Town-owned or operated properties, and maintains 12 miles of paved trails. 

The Fleet Maintenance Division has a dedicated crew of maintenance and repair staff to ensure that the Town's fleet of 150 vehicles and equipment is operational.

Visit the Service Requests page to submit a request through our SeeClickFix system, or contact us using the information below.

Short-Term Rentals (STRs) are residential units rented 30 nights or less, typically advertised as vacation rentals. The Town began the expedited process of creating an STR Program in early August 2020 in response to heightened community interest and concern. The Short-Term Rental Ordinance (PDF) is intended to strike a balance between welcoming visitors to Truckee while reducing neighborhood nuisance issues associated with STR Properties. The ordinance includes a cap on the number of STR’s, regulations on noise, trash, parking, and fire safety standards. Operation or advertising an STR without a STR Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate will be subject to penalties as defined in Section 5.02.060 of the ordinance.

The Town of Truckee is committed to fostering environmental stewardship, reducing waste, and planning for a resilient, climate-ready future. Through its Sustainability programs — led by the Keep Truckee Green initiative — the Town coordinates a wide range of efforts that support clean air and water, waste reduction, energy transition, and community engagement in environmental action.

At the heart of this work is a focus on partnering with residents, businesses, and regional organizations to implement practical solutions that protect Truckee’s natural surroundings while advancing long-term climate goals. Key tools include educational programs, policy initiatives, sustainability planning, and tracking systems that monitor progress and promote transparency.