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South Lake Tahoe approves winter ‘shelter pass’ motel voucher program funded by $80,000 HAP grant
Summary
Council approved a short‑term motel voucher program and a $80,000 HAP grant to fund winter shelter vouchers through April 30, 2026, plus a $15,000 city contingency for deposits/insurance. City intake and Tahoe Coalition casework will be combined to place people quickly.
The South Lake Tahoe City Council unanimously approved a winter “shelter pass” motel voucher program on Jan. 21, 2026, accepting $80,000 from the El Dorado County Continuum of Care (HAP program) and authorizing a $15,000 contribution from city reserves to support deposits and risk mitigation.
Housing manager Jessica Wackenhut Lamelli outlined the plan: city staff will provide initial intake and issue motel vouchers; the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH) will perform…
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