Short-Term Rental Registration | Where We Are Today

It’s been over a year since the new Short Term Rental (STR) rules and registration requirements were adopted. Since then, we’ve had more than 900 homeowners register their STR. Here is a look at where we are now and some answers to common questions we’ve received.

SHORT-TERM RENTAL RULES

To preserve and protect the quiet residential nature of the Tahoe Donner community and address issues related to short-term rentals including over-crowding of homes and parking, the board of directors has approved new Short-Term Rental (STR) rules for all Tahoe Donner homeowners who short-term rent their property. The resolution and rules were passed on October 27, 2018 with an effective date of January 1, 2019. All STR property owners are required to register with Tahoe Donner within 60 days from January 1, 2019.

BY THE NUMBERS

• 904 active STR registrations
• 68 closed registrations:
• Change of ownership (46)
• Owner cancellation request (22)
• 18 new registrations per month on average

TIPS

• An STR registration will cancel as soon as a new deed is received
• It’s very important to keep your contact information up to date, such as the 24/7 contact person(s) or property management company. Update your contact information any time by emailing str@tahoedonner.com.
• Post TD Rules and Important information (available at tahoedonner.com/str) in a prominent place:
  • Covenants Rules
  • Tahoe Donner Evacuation Map
  • Covenants Rules Guide for STR Visitors

FAQs 

WHAT IS A SHORT-TERM RENTAL (STR)?

Short-term rentals (STRs) are residential properties in the Tahoe Donner development that are offered for rent or lease for one or more terms of less than 31 continuous nights.

WHAT INFORMATION DO I NEED FOR REGISTRATION?

Be prepared to provide:

• Property owner contact info: email,
  phone, mailing address
• Up to three other designated persons’
  contact info: email, phone
  Number of bedrooms in the home
• Town of Truckee Transient Occupancy Tax
  Certificate number

WHERE AND HOW DO I REGISTER?

Registering is a simple process of completing an online form available at tahoedonner.com/str. Hard copy forms are available if a member is unable to complete
the online form. The form can be emailed to str@tahoedonner.com or mailed to:

Tahoe Donner Association
11509 Northwoods Blvd.
Truckee, CA 96161

WHAT HAPPENS IF I DON’T REGISTER?

For owners who start renting their home as an STR, they must register within 30 days of commencing the rental. Should an owner not register with Tahoe Donner, a notice of violation will be sent followed by a hearing, possible fines and suspension of amenity
rights for non-compliance of the rules.

WHO IS THE ENFORCING BODY FOR THE STR RULES?

Tahoe Donner compliance staff within the Architectural Standards Offce facilitates the day-to-day operation of all Covenants Rules enforcement including STR rules. The Covenants Rules, which include the STR rules, are enforced by the Covenants Committee under the delegation and direction of the board of directors.

THANK YOU FOR REGISTERING!

As of the time of this article, out of the 906 registered STRs in Tahoe Donner, only 1 property has been found to be in violation of the registration requirements. STR rules are in place for the benefit of the entire Tahoe Donner community. We strongly recommend that you become familiar with all STR rules to help you stay in compliance.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Further Short-Term Rental Rule information can be found online at tahoedonner.com/str. If you have any additional questions,
please call (530) 587-9407 or email str@tahoedonner.com. After the effective date of January 1, 2019, property owners who commence a new short-term rental program are required to register within 30 days.

To obtain a Transient Occupancy Tax Number (RCN#) through the Town of Truckee, email tot@townoftruckee.com or call (530) 582-5280.

For complete STR rule details and to register, visit tahoedonner.com/str