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Affordable units in new housing (inclusionary) in South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe's own rules on affordable units in new housing (inclusionary), with the code text for every value.

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Each rule below links to the section of the South Lake Tahoe Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What South Lake Tahoe's code says

South Lake Tahoe code What South Lake Tahoe's code adds
Exemptions
  • Single-family or condominium projects with 2,000 square feet or less of habitable area per unit are exempt.
    § 6.27.060 · code text
    Single-family or condominium projects with 2,000 square feet or less of habitable area per unit;
  • Multifamily projects of 2 or more dwelling units used for long-term rentals are exempt.
    § 6.27.060 · code text
    Multifamily residential development projects to be used for long-term rentals and having two or more dwelling units;
  • Residential units deed restricted for households at or below moderate-income levels are exempt.
    Applies: Income at or below 120 percent of area median income.
    § 6.27.060 · code text
    Residential units that are deed restricted for households with income at or below moderate-income levels, meaning income levels less than or equal to 120 percent of the area median income;
  • A single dwelling unit replacing one destroyed by fire, flood, earthquake or other act of nature is exempt.
    § 6.27.060 · code text
    A single dwelling unit being constructed to replace a single dwelling unit destroyed by fire, flood, earthquake, or other act of nature.
Fee instead of units
  • The fee is $5.29 per square foot.
    Applies: Applies to 2,001-2,500 square foot units.
    § 6.27.030 · code text
    2,001 – 2,500 Sq. Ft. | 5% | $5.29/Sq. Ft.
  • The fee is $5.84 per square foot.
    Applies: Applies to 2,501-3,000 square foot units.
    § 6.27.030 · code text
    2,501 – 3,000 Sq. Ft. | 6% | $5.84/Sq. Ft.
  • The fee is $16.77 per square foot.
    Applies: Applies to 3,001-5,000 square foot units.
    § 6.27.030 · code text
    3,001 – 5,000 Sq. Ft. | 9% | $16.77/Sq. Ft.
  • The fee is $17.65 per square foot.
    Applies: Applies to units over 5,000 square feet.
    § 6.27.030 · code text
    > 5,000 Sq. Ft. | 17% | $17.65/Sq. Ft.
Share of affordable units
  • 5% of units must be affordable.
    Applies: Applies to 2,001-2,500 square foot units.
    § 6.27.030 · code text
    2,001 – 2,500 Sq. Ft. | 5% | $5.29/Sq. Ft.
  • 6% of units must be affordable.
    Applies: Applies to 2,501-3,000 square foot units.
    § 6.27.030 · code text
    2,501 – 3,000 Sq. Ft. | 6% | $5.84/Sq. Ft.
  • 9% of units must be affordable.
    Applies: Applies to 3,001-5,000 square foot units.
    § 6.27.030 · code text
    3,001 – 5,000 Sq. Ft. | 9% | $16.77/Sq. Ft.
  • 17% of units must be affordable.
    Applies: Applies to units over 5,000 square feet.
    § 6.27.030 · code text
    > 5,000 Sq. Ft. | 17% | $17.65/Sq. Ft.

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Frequently asked questions

Does South Lake Tahoe require affordable units in new housing?

South Lake Tahoe's code: Single-family or condominium projects with 2,000 square feet or less of habitable area per unit are exempt. (§ 6.27.060); Multifamily projects of 2 or more dwelling units used for long-term rentals are exempt. (§ 6.27.060).

General information, not legal advice.

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