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Affordability Issues Keep New Home Sales at Pre-Pandemic Levels

Aug 17, 2026 03:07PM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

New home sales in July continued to reflect a return to post-pandemic levels, the North State Building Industry Association reported.

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Let’s Not Just Talk About Housing Affordability – Let’s Act

Jun 02, 2026 10:31AM ● By Tim Murphy, North State Building Industry Association

For the past decade, Californians have been leaving the Golden State in droves to find more affordable places to live. We now have proof they’re making the right decision.

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April New Home Sales Rebound from March, North State BIA Reports

May 26, 2026 07:06PM ● By North State BIA News Release

After two straight below-average months, new home sales in the greater Sacramento area showed a modest rebound in April, the North State Building Industry Association (BIA) reported today.

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Board Extends the North Lake Tahoe Economic Development Incentive Program

May 13, 2026 08:27AM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a five-year extension of the county’s North Lake Tahoe Economic Development Incentive Program

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Placer County Launches Affordable Housing Month Event Series

May 05, 2026 04:39PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County is recognizing Affordable Housing Month in May through a series of events to underscore the county’s ongoing commitment to addressing the critical need for safe, stable and affordable housing for all residents.

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A Way Forward for Affordable Housing

Apr 22, 2026 03:32PM ● By Placer Community Foundation News Release

Placer County Foundation (PCF's) partner Placer People of Faith (PPOFT) is advocating for local funding sources to achieve the County of Placer's goal of building 1,300 new units of affordable housing.

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Planning Commission Recommends Approval of Amended Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan

Apr 22, 2026 01:50PM ● By Placer County News Release

On April 16, the Placer County Planning Commission recommended the approval of proposed amendments to the Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan, advancing the item to the Placer County Board of Supervisors for final consideration.

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Five Benefits of Buying a New Home

Apr 21, 2026 11:03AM ● By Tim Murphy, North State Building Industry Association

Every April, the homebuilding industry celebrates New Homes Month, a time to remember that even in today’s challenging market, new homes offer strong long-term value for buyers in the Sacramento region.

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Placer County to Host Virtual Town Hall on Proposed Cabin Creek Biomass Facility Project

Apr 03, 2026 03:11PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County will host a virtual town hall meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, April 13, to provide information and gather community input on the proposed Cabin Creek Biomass Facility project.

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North Tahoe Regional Advisory Council Meeting to Discuss Proposed 39 North Mixed-Use Project in Kings Beach

Feb 11, 2026 10:41AM ● By Placer County News Release

Members of the public are invited to learn more and ask questions about the proposed 39 Degrees North mixed-use project in Kings Beach at the Feb. 12 North Tahoe Regional Advisory Council meeting.

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Placer to Open Next Funding Round for Tahoe’s Workforce Housing Program Launchpad on Feb. 25

Feb 05, 2026 02:53PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County is preparing to open the next notice of funding availability for its eastern Placer County Launchpad workforce housing program, with applications expected to open Feb. 25.

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Home Sales Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Jan 20, 2026 12:35PM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

New home sales in the greater Sacramento region returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2025, signaling that the pandemic-era housing boom has ended, the North State Building Industry Association reported recently.

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Placer County to Upgrade Digital Building Permit System; Online Submittals Unavailable Jan. 1–4

Dec 29, 2025 04:11PM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Building Services Division will temporarily shut down its online building permit submittal system Jan. 1–4, 2026, as part of an upgrade aimed at improving the permitting process.

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Home Sales Decline but Remain Within Seasonal Normals

Dec 23, 2025 11:26AM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

New home sales in the greater Sacramento region reflected normal levels in November as builder incentives continued to promote seasonal sales volumes.

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Board Hears Appeals of Hope Way Apartment Project, Grants Tentative Approval

Dec 17, 2025 04:34PM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday tentatively approved a design review agreement and state density bonus requests for the proposed Hope Way Apartments project in Penryn.

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Board Approves $500,000 to Facilitate Housing in North Lake Tahoe Through New Trust

Dec 12, 2025 10:35AM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a funds management agreement with Housing Tahoe, a regional nonprofit organization dedicated to the acquisition, preservation, rehabilitation and construction of housing in eastern Placer County.

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Planning Commission Recommends Approval of Ritz-Carlton Residences, Lake Tahoe, Mountain Chalets project

Dec 05, 2025 11:13AM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Planning Commission today voted to recommend to the Board of Supervisors approval of the Ritz-Carlton Residences, Lake Tahoe, Mountain Chalets project.

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Special Meeting Set to Discuss Proposed Amendments to the Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan

Dec 05, 2025 11:05AM ● By Placer County News Release

Community members are invited to learn more about the amendments proposed for the Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan and ask questions at a special meeting of the Olympic Valley Municipal Advisory Council on Dec. 8 at 6 p.m.

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New Launchpad Program Reserves $725k to Fund Housing in North Lake Tahoe

Dec 01, 2025 04:50PM ● By Placer County News Release

Two new local worker housing projects in North Lake Tahoe will move forward thanks to funding reserved from Placer County’s new Launchpad program.

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Home Sales Remain Above Average During October

Nov 24, 2025 02:39PM ● By MPG Staff

New home sales in the Sacramento region rose modestly in September and remained above the historical average for this time of year, the North State Building Industry Association announced on Nov. 11.

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Board Approves Amendments to Encourage More Workforce Housing in Tahoe

Nov 20, 2025 12:01PM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Board of Supervisors this week unanimously approved the Tahoe Basin Area Plan Phase 2 Housing Amendments to support the development of new achievable housing in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

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Placer County Planning Commission Approves Resort Campground Plans Near Donner Summit

Nov 14, 2025 10:49AM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Planning Commission on Thursday, Nov. 13, approved a proposal to transform the Placer County portion of the Cisco Grove Campground into a resort-style camping and RV site.

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Appeals of Hope Way Apartment Project to be Heard by Placer County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 16

Nov 06, 2025 03:07PM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to consider three appeals related to the proposed Hope Way Apartments project during its regular meeting at 9 a.m., Dec. 16, at the Placer County Health and Human Services Building, 11484 B Ave. in Auburn.

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Implementation of 2025 California Building Standards Code Begins Jan. 1

Nov 05, 2025 04:01PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County’s Building Services Division is informing residents, contractors, developers, designers and business owners that the 2025 California Building Standards Code will take effect Jan. 1 as mandated by the California Building Standards Commission.

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Placer County Board of Supervisors Approve Two Affordable Housing Agreements to Expand Local Housing Options

Nov 04, 2025 02:10PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County Board of Supervisors today approved two affordable housing agreements supporting the creation of new housing opportunities for extremely- low, very-low, low- and moderate-income residents in West Placer County.

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Placer County Updates Septic Rules to Lower Costs, Make Adding ADUs Easier

Oct 17, 2025 02:26PM ● By Placer County News Release

Homeowners in Placer County will soon find it easier and more affordable to install or upgrade septic systems, thanks to updates to the county’s Local Agency Management Program (LAMP).

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2025-26 Secured Property Tax Bills Mailed

Oct 07, 2025 02:19PM ● By Office of Tristan Butcher Treasurer-Tax Collector News Release

Placer County's Treasurer-Tax Collector Tristan Butcher announced the property tax bills for the 2025-26 fiscal year have been mailed.

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Major Arena Soccer League Coming to Sacramento-Cordova Region

Sep 23, 2025 04:25PM ● By MPG Staff

Major Arena Soccer League Coming to Sacramento-Cordova Region

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Placer County to Host Community Meeting on Proposed Hope Way Apartments Project in Penryn

Sep 23, 2025 12:16PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County’s Community Development Resource Agency will host a community meeting Wednesday, Oct. 1 to share information and answer questions about the proposed Hope Way Apartments project in Penryn.

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Placer County to Host Community Meeting on Proposed Hope Way Apartments Project in Penryn

Sep 23, 2025 12:16PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County’s Community Development Resource Agency will host a community meeting Wednesday, Oct. 1 to share information and answer questions about the proposed Hope Way Apartments project in Penryn.

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Helping Older Resident Repair Home

Sep 22, 2025 01:44PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

When a 77-year-old Sacramento County resident began facing mounting fines and pressure from her homeowners’ association (HOA) over much-needed repairs to her home, she wasn’t sure where to turn.

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Placer County Elections Office Opens Candidate Filing for Nov. 4, Special Election
Placer County Awards $1.6 Million To Complete French Meadows Ecological Forest Restoration Project

Aug 21, 2025 04:41PM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved on Aug. 19 $1.6 million in contract award agreements to complete the French Meadows Ecological Forest Restoration Project, a multi-year collaborative effort aimed at reducing wildfire risk and improving forest health in the Sierra Nevada.

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Placer Conservation Authority Secures Conservation Easements on 4,245 Acres of Land North of Lincoln

Aug 15, 2025 11:22AM ● By Placer County News Release

Approximately 4,245 acres of prime farmland, open space and streams north of Lincoln will now be protected in perpetuity as part of the Placer County Conservation Program.

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Placer County Releases Final Recirculated EIR for Mill Creek Single Family Residential Project

Aug 15, 2025 10:39AM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Community Development Resource Agency has released the final recirculated environmental impact report for the proposed Mill Creek Single Family Residential Project, a 322-lot single-family development with five parks and a trail in the southeastern Dry Creek–West Placer community.

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The Placer County Conservation Program has acquired 264 acres of open space and natural resources known as Mourier West
Placer County Conservation Program Adds 264-Acer Mourier West Property with $3.2 Million In State Grants

Jul 11, 2025 10:38AM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Conservation Program has acquired 264 acres of open space and natural resources known as Mourier West into its reserve system.

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