Land Bank Inventory and Price List
California Tahoe Conservancy Administrative Fees
| Type of Transaction Fee | Land Coverage (standard and Pier Program) Transactions | Restoration Credit (standard and Pier Program) Transactions | Transactions for Existing Residential Units of Use, Potential Residential Units of Use, and Commercial Floor Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Fee (non-refundable) | $350 | $350 | $800 |
| Escrow Fee (non-refundable) | $755 | N/A | $855 |
| Fee for transactions requiring an environmental document under the California Environmental Quality Act (Applicable to all pier transactions and some other projects types.) | Applicable to all pier transactions. | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Reserved Development Rights for Town Center Revitalization
The Conservancy reserves development rights and coverage not listed on our site that are available for sale for uses to fulfill its statutory purposes and to promote the State’s planning priorities, consistent with Water Code section 79707(i), including for use on Conservancy asset lands and in town centers. If you have a project that aligns with these purposes, please call for more sale information.
Inventory and Price List for Land Coverage and Restoration Credit
Prices updated December 1, 2025.
| HYDROLOGIC AREA* | TYPE OF COVERAGE | PRICE (Per square foot) | Inventory (square feet) |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Stateline | Potential (receiving parcels >725 IPES or Bailey 4-7) | $7.50 | 103,661 |
| South Stateline | Potential (receiving parcels <726 IPES or Bailey 1-3) | $25.00 | 3,050 |
| Upper Truckee | Potential (receiving parcels >725 IPES or Bailey 4-7) | $7.50 | 1,719,566 |
| Upper Truckee | Potential (receiving parcels <726 IPES or Bailey 1-3) | $25.00 | 23,750 |
| Emerald Bay | Potential (receiving parcels must be located within Fallen Leaf Lake Planned Unit Development) | $10.00 | 2,185 |
| McKinney Bay | Potential (receiving parcels >725 IPES or Bailey 5-7) | $10.00 | 2,013 |
| McKinney Bay | Potential (receiving parcels <726 IPES or Bailey 1-3) | $25.00 | 126 |
| McKinney Bay | Hard (receiving parcels >725 IPES or Bailey 5-7) | $25.00 | 1,079 |
| Tahoe City | Potential (receiving parcels >725 IPES or Bailey 4-7) | $10.00 | 6,359,973 |
| Tahoe City | Potential (receiving parcels <726 IPES or Bailey 1-3) | $25.00 | 353,287 |
| Agate Bay | Potential (receiving parcels >725 IPES or Bailey 4-7) | $10.00 | 423,755 |
| Agate Bay | Potential (receiving parcels <726 IPES or Bailey 1-3) | $25.00 | 70,327 |
| Any California Hydrologic Area | Restored Soft Class 1-3 Coverage (receiving parcels IPES >725 or Bailey 4-7) See TRPA Code of Ordinances, Chapter 30 for special transfer requirements. ** | $25.00 | 7,122 |
| Any California Hydrologic Area | SEZ Restoration Credit (Bailey 1b) | $30.00 | 39,494 |
* Map of Hydrologic Transfer Areas
** Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Code of Ordinances
Inventory and Price List for Existing Residential Units of Use, Potential Residential Units of Use, and Commercial Floor Area
| Type of Marketable Right | Location | Available Supply (as of May 2026) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Existing Residential Units of Use (ERUU)* | Development Rights available for projects outside of town centers | 4 units | $30,000 per unit |
| Potential Residential Units of Use (PRUU) | Development Rights available for projects outside of town centers | 19 units | $17,500 per unit |
* Special note: Receiving parcels must have an IPES score of 726 or higher in Placer County to be eligible to purchase a Conservancy Residential Unit of Use.
California Environmental Quality Act Fee
The Conservancy must have a complete application to evaluate the project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Find more information regarding CEQA.
Land Bank Contact
Email questions to landbank@tahoe.ca.gov or call (530) 543-6033.
Contact the Conservancy for current terms and conditions. The Conservancy reserves the right to withdraw, postpone, or otherwise modify the provisions of this announcement prior to concluding any sale of rights.
Pursuant to Government Code section 66907.8, the Conservancy may sell any real property interest to fulfill the purposes of its enabling legislation and to promote the state’s planning priorities.