About the Council
The Mountain Housing Council of Tahoe Truckee (MHC) was a regional collaboration from 2017 to 2023 that brought together 29 diverse partners to accelerate solutions for achievable local housing.
Facilitated by the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, MHC adopted a “Collective Impact” model for regional systems change. The MHC’s goal was to build on the needs identified in the Truckee North Tahoe Regional Workforce Housing Needs Assessment and to tackle the unique and pressing challenges of housing in the North Tahoe-Truckee region, including availability, variety, and affordability. Together, partners implemented an innovative regional policy agenda, launched 15 new programs, attracted more than $80 million to the region, and facilitated the creation of over 770 units of workforce housing.
The continued impact of the MHC will be reflected in the various partners who remain engaged and are leading new housing efforts. TTCF is now transitioning to inspire community members to actively participate in local solutions, continuing to leverage data and storytelling to drive impact, while also providing funding opportunities and hosting convenings to support these initiatives.
MHC partners included key public agencies, employers, nonprofits and associations in the Tahoe Truckee region.
Here’s a list of our valued partners:
Community Collaborative of Tahoe Truckee
Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe
Donner Summit Association
Martis Fund
Mountain Area Preservation
Nevada County
North Tahoe Community Alliance
North Tahoe Public Utility District
Olympic Valley Public Service District
Palisades Tahoe
Placemate
Placer County
Sierra Business Council
Sierra Community House
Sugar Bowl Resort
Tahoe City Public Utility District
Tahoe Donner Association
Tahoe Prosperity Center
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
Tahoe Sierra Board of Realtors
Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation
Town of Truckee
Truckee Chamber | Truckee Tomorrow
Truckee Downtown Merchants Association
Truckee North Tahoe Transportation Management Association
Truckee Tahoe Airport District
Truckee Tahoe Workforce Housing Agency
Vail Resorts/Northstar California
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Our Milestone Timeline
Learn about Mountain Housing Council’s history and milestones.
MHC supported regional housing through:
Regional Collaboration
Local Policy Research
Sub-collaboration Actions
State Advocacy
Community Education
Attracting Capital
How is the Region Defined?
The North Tahoe-Truckee region, as defined by the MHC, is approximately 550 square miles and is characterized by the same boundaries as the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District and the Truckee Tahoe Airport District (as shown below).
The Mountain Housing Council is a project of the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation.
