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Tahoe Housing Hub offers free ADU technical help to speed workforce housing

2671473 · March 18, 2025

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Erin Casey, CEO of the Tahoe Housing Hub, outlined an ADU Accelerator that provides free technical assistance to homeowners developing accessory dwelling units, funded in part by the Martis Fund and partnering organizations.

Erin Casey, chief executive officer of the Tahoe Housing Hub, told Good Morning Truckee attendees that the Hub’s flagship ADU Accelerator offers free technical assistance to homeowners who want to build accessory dwelling units to house local workers.

The program provides feasibility analysis, permitting support and lease-up assistance at no cost to participating homeowners; Casey said funding is provided by local philanthropic partners, including the Martis Fund and the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation. “What we do is we work to provide that technical assistance from feasibility all the way through to lease up support,” Casey said.

Casey described common barriers in the Tahoe region: complex permitting that can involve the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) in addition to municipal or county jurisdictions, high costs and limited local knowledge of construction and permitting processes. The Hub is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit, roughly 18 months old, and aims to combine direct homeowner assistance with community outreach and advocacy so residents and workers can participate in public decision-making on housing.

Casey said program staff, including lead staffer Carolina Scarsha and collaborator Shelly Purdy, can meet with homeowners, help navigate TRPA and local permitting, and assist with financing and lease-up. The program covers the North Lake Tahoe–Truckee region and portions of unincorporated Nevada County. Interested homeowners can sign up via the Hub’s website and the Hub circulates a newsletter for updates and opportunities.