LEASE YOUR HOME
Help Our Workforce Live in the Community it Serves
Looking to lease your home while supporting the local workforce?
TTWHA’s Home Rental Match Program
TTWHA’s Home Rental Match Program connects homeowners with responsible, qualified tenants—many of whom work for our seven local public agencies. We make the process easy, supportive, and completely free for property owners.
Program Overview:
How It Works
Submit the Homeowner Interest Form
Start by filling out our quick form to tell us about your property and leasing goals.
You’ll also receive our Homeowner Program Overview (PDF), which outlines rental guidelines and exclusive incentives—like:💰 A one-month rent bonus
🛠️ Free property management for one year
Incentives available for eligible tenant matches.
Schedule a Welcome Call
We’ll reach out to learn more about your home and walk you through next steps.Get Listed for Free
Your property will be posted on our site to attract qualified local tenants—at no cost to you.Tenant Matching & Screening
We’ll help match you with responsible renters and handle the screening process to ensure a smooth leasing experience.
What We Offer
By partnering with us, you’ll gain access to a supportive and streamlined rental experience—completely free of charge. Here’s what you can expect:
✅ Free property listing on our website
✅ Free tenant screening, including application review and credit score checks
✅ Direct access to a trusted tenant pool, including local public agency workers
✅ Ongoing support and guidance throughout the leasing process
We’re here to help you find reliable tenants while keeping the process stress-free!
Other Rental Resources
🔗 Other Local Lease Incentive Programs
In addition to the TTWHA Home Rental Match Program, our region offers other housing incentive programs that you can layer or combine with ours to maximize your benefits as a homeowner:
🌱 Town of Truckee: Rooted Renters
The Rooted Renters Program offers grants between $9,000 and $26,000 to homeowners who lease their Truckee-based units at below-market rates to local workers for at least three years.
Targets renters earning up to 150% of Area Median Income (currently ~$118,125/person)
Incentive amounts are based on unit size and increase each year to encourage long-term participation
Administered in partnership with Placemate, where owners can self-list and connect with tenants
Applications for Cohort 2 open Summer 2025
🏡 Town of Truckee: Lease to Locals
The Lease to Locals program offers cash incentives of up to $18,000 to homeowners who convert their property into a long-term rental for local employees.
Open to Truckee homeowners with underused or short-term rental units
Incentives based on number of bedrooms and length of lease (minimum 5 months)
Tenants must work at least 20 hours/week for a local business
Administered in partnership with Placemate, who helps list and fill your rental
🏔️ Placer County: Lease to Locals
Placer County’s Lease to Locals program offers grants of up to $24,000 to property owners who rent their homes long-term to local workers in Eastern Placer County.
Available in communities like Tahoe City, Kings Beach, and Olympic Valley
Incentive amounts vary based on unit size and lease term (5+ months minimum)
Tenants must work 20+ hours per week for a local business
Program is administered by Placemate, with homeowner support and renter matching
You are welcome to participate in both our program and these—many homeowners find that combining incentives creates the best outcome for themselves and their tenants.
Questions?
