Development Code Housing Incentives

The following chart summarizes the incentives and concessions available to different types of housing projects, as explained in Article VII of the Development Code (PDF). For more information, please reference the Development Code and email the Town's Planning Division or call 530-582-7700.

Type of Housing DevelopmentMaximum Allowable Density Bonus Under Truckee Development CodeAdditional Incentives / Concessions
Locations in Development Code
Very Low-Income (<50% AMI) Residential Projects50% density bonus;
15% very low income-units in the project		3 incentives or concessions for projects that include at least 15% very low-income units18.212.060
Lower Income (<80% AMI) Residential Projects50% density bonus;
15% very low-income units in the project		3 incentives or concessions for projects that include at least 24% lower income units18.212.070
Moderate Income (<120% AMI) Residential Projects50% density bonus; 
44% of moderate-income units in the project		3 incentives or concessions for projects that include at least 30% lower income units18.212.080
Condo Conversion Residential Projects25 to 35% number of units to be converted to condosOther incentives like reductions or waiver of development standards may be granted in lieu of density increase18.212.90
Senior Citizen Housing Residential Projects or Mobile Home Park that limits residence based on ageUp to 20% density increaseOther concessions may be granted in accordance with Section 18.212.040 (Concessions and Incentives for Physical Development)18.212.100
Land Donation Projects35% density bonus; 
30% very low-income units in the project		Ineligible for further concessions18.212.110
Childcare Residential Project35% density bonus maximumOther incentives like reductions or waiver of development standards may be granted in lieu of density increase18.212.120
Transitional Residential Project20% density bonus of the number of units designated for foster youths, disabled veterans, homeless personsOther concessions may be granted in accordance with Section 18.212.040 (Concessions and Incentives for Physical Development)18.212.130
100% Affordable Residential ProjectDensity increase of 80% of the number of units for lower-income households; if development is within 5 miles of a major transit stop, no maximum controls on density may be imposed4 incentives and concessions and if within .5 miles of a major transit stop, a height increase of 33 feet.

IF development receives a waiver from maximum controls on density, then no waivers will be issued.		18.212.140
Student Housing ProjectDensity bonus of up to 50%Other concessions may be granted in accordance with Section 18.212.030 (Concessions and Incentives)18.212.150
Partnered Commercial ProjectMay seek up to 20% increase in max allowable intensity, 20% increase of FAR, 20% increase in height, 20% reduction in parking; use of limited use elevator of upper floor accessibility, an exception to standard within development codeMay seek up to 20% increase in max allowable intensity, 20% increase of FAR, 20% increase in height, 20% reduction in parking; use of limited use elevator of upper floor accessibility, an exception to standard within development code18.212.160