South Lake Tahoe City Council Approves Revised Vacation Home Rental Ordinance

In a split vote of 3-2, the South Lake Tahoe City Council approved a newly revised Vacation Home Rental (VHR) ordinance on June 3, following weeks of intense public discussion and input. Councilmembers Scott Robbins and David Jinkens opposed the measure. The ordinance will have its second reading on June 17 and, if finalized, will…

South Lake Tahoe Extends Vacation Rental Moratorium While Developing New Regulations

The South Lake Tahoe City Council has voted to extend its temporary pause on vacation home rental (VHR) permits as it works to implement a new rental ordinance. This decision comes after years of restrictions under Measure T, which was recently overturned by the El Dorado County Superior Court. At Tuesday’s council meeting May 6,…

South Lake Tahoe Introduces New Vacation Home Rental Ordinance Following Measure T Ruling

On May 6, 2025, the City of South Lake Tahoe introduced a new ordinance to update its Vacation Home Rental (VHR) regulations following the court’s invalidation of Measure T. Key changes include reducing the number of VHR permits outside the Tourist Core, banning VHRs in multifamily dwellings in most areas, requiring local property managers for…

Mark Zuckerberg’s Expanding Investments in Lake Tahoe Estates Fuel Real Estate Boom

As planning documents recently revealed, Billionaire Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, is developing a massive private compound on the western shore of Lake Tahoe according to Forbes. Spread across nearly 10 acres of prime lakeside real estate, the estate is designed to include 11 buildings, thermal security cameras, and a lakeside spa. Purchased for a…

With a $62 million deal, this mansion becomes the largest sale of 2024 in the Lake Tahoe real estate market.

An Incline Village, Nevada mansion just made a record by selling for $62 Million. It is one of the largest sales in Lake Tahoe real estate history, and the biggest of 2024.  This Lake Tahoe estate located at 1041 Lakeshore Blvd, also known as The Old Forge – Wynn Estate was originally developed by casino…

Essential Amenities to Look for When Buying an Airbnb Property in Lake Tahoe

Millions of people visit Lake Tahoe every year, and many use Airbnb to book their rentals. Because of the high demand for vacation rentals and Airbnb, people are buying properties to use Airbnb to generate income. However, not every property on Airbnb can generate good revenue. It depends on several factors, but the most important…

Can You Finance a Second Home by Doing Airbnb in Lake Tahoe? Profitability and Tax Considerations

Visited by more than 15 Million people each year, Lake Tahoe is one of the most prominent tourist attractions in the USA. Platforms like Airbnb allow homeowners to list their houses as short-term vacation rentals, and from there, people can easily book the homes and stay there. Airbnb is playing a significant role in connecting…

Guide to Buying and Managing an Airbnb Property in Lake Tahoe Remotely

Lake Tahoe is one of the most visited places in the USA with approximately 15 Million people visiting it each year. With the availability of platforms like Airbnb people can easily book places to stay and a large sum of these visitors actually use Airbnb to book properties, which can generate a huge revenue for…

Can You Break Even on a Vacation Rental in Lake Tahoe? Exploring the Potential of Vacation Rentals

Lake Tahoe is one of the most visited places in the USA, attracting around 15 Million people each year. As tourism peaks, the demand for vacation rentals skyrockets, playing a crucial role in accommodating the influx of tourists. The vacation rental market in Lake Tahoe is thriving, and with the rise of platforms like Airbnb,…