Incline Village REALTORS® leverage grant to close the gap on affordable housing in Lake Tahoe
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – The Incline Village REALTORS® received a $7,500 Housing Opportunity Grant to unite real estate leaders, stakeholders and community leaders at a Lake Tahoe Housing Forum in Incline Village to advance housing resources across the Tahoe basin and share solutions to affordability challenges across the region.
The grant award is made possible by the National Association of REALTORS® as part of its Community Development Advocacy program, which empowers REALTOR® associations to strengthen their communities through effective advocacy, partnerships, and on-the-ground initiatives.
This initiative creates communication and collaboration between REALTOR® boards and stakeholders in the Tahoe Basin as a critical first step to provide resources and tackle affordable housing for consumers. Collaboration began with the Nevada Association of Realtors, the Resort Alliance and three local REALTOR® associations from around Lake Tahoe: Incline Village REALTORS®, Sierra Nevada REALTORS®, and South Tahoe Association of REALTORS®. The groups came together at the Tahoe Housing Forum to share a common desire to serve the community and share success and challenges for workforce housing, short-term rentals, answers to regulations, and form community partnerships to actively engage and create positive impacts for consumers around the lake.
Community leaders attending the Lake Tahoe Housing Forum include speakers like Jeff Cowen and Karen Fink from Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, Kevin Fromherz from the Nevada Division of State Lands, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and Jack Greacen for AEG Consulting, and a Fair housing speaker and Anti-trust presenter from First Centennial all providing detailed data on unique Lake Tahoe housing issues and fair housing solutions for the common good of our community.
“The Lake Tahoe Housing Forum is the first step in leader collaboration to meet housing needs for our current and future residents of the Tahoe Basin,” said Laura Vitencz, CEO, Incline Village REALTORS®.
Access to homeownership is a cornerstone of economic stability and the strength of communities. Efforts like this focus on removing barriers, improving housing systems and supporting policies that help individuals and families find and sustain a place to call home. By awarding this grant, NAR and Incline Village REALTORS are investing in solutions that strengthen housing pathways and support a healthier, more inclusive housing market.
Initiatives like the Lake Tahoe Housing Forum reflect REALTORS®’ role beyond the transaction—bringing market expertise, policy insight and advocacy leadership to community development efforts that improve access to homeownership and strengthen communities.
For more information about the Lake Tahoe Housing Forum contact lvitencz@inclinrealtors.com.
To learn more about the National Association of REALTORS® Housing Opportunity Grant program, visit: https://realtorparty.realtor/community-outreach/housing-opportunity
