Tahoe Donner

Truckee, CA 96161

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Tahoe Donner HOA Fees | Quick Summary for 2025 :

$3,300/year per house/condo
Optional Recreational Fee (Up to 8 members) unlimited use:
- Up to 2 members – Rec Fee $305
- Up to 8 members per property
- Each Additional member cost is: $155/person
- Max – 8 Members | $500
Fee structure for those Tahoe Donner Owners that do not have the Recreational Pass in 2025
Daily Member Fee: $12/day for each facility accessed each time.
Daily Member and Guest Fee: $15/day (guests with member present)
Short Term Renter (STR) with STR card $24/day
Children under the age of 6 are Free

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Tahoe Donner is one of the largest PUD’s in the United States with +/- 6,500 properties, +/- 25,000 members, and over +/- 68 miles of private roads within the subdivision. This community is located in Nevada County in incorporated Truckee, CA.

As of the end of 2023, approximately +/- 90% of the development has been built-out. Over +/- 80% of the property owners are second home/condo owners.

This planned resort community has over +/- 7,000 acres (over 4,000 acres of common area and +/- 45 miles of trails), with twenty-six (26) buildings and over 120 acres of ski-able area at the Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort area.

This mountain resort community offers recreational facilities and events for their members and the public.

While most facilities are open to the public for a single-use fee, there are some facilities that are only for property owner members.

The public recreational facilities include a downhill and cross country ski resort areas, a championship 18-hole golf course, an equestrian center, and a campground.

The private recreational facilities that are for member-only & guest use and include tennis courts, hiking trails, pools (seasonal and year-round use), a beach club marina at the east end of Donner Lake and a fitness center.

The Tahoe Donner community has new, and newer, larger mountain style homes, along with smaller older cabins, along with a variety of condos developments.

All properties must meet the community Architectural Standard Review community standards, along with maintaining the property to those standards.

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You will find a variety of high-end mountain style homes ranging from the traditional mountain lodge style to mountain contemporary in this community.

The area offers a wide range of settings from spectacular mountain and valley views, views of the ski resort, golf course, pond, season creeks/rivers, meadows, and forest settings.

This vacation-resort community is known for its easy year-round access, the larger lot sizes, nice wide streets, and the large selection of properties that are typically available at any one given time.

As a potential buyer, you’ll be impressed with the financial management of this well-run community.

You can review their financial information on their website at any time!

This planned community has been pro-active in its professional management and they budget and plan accordingly.

You’ll find there is a lot of value for the size and diversity of recreational amenities they offer for their homeowners.

The demand for homes in this area is high.

The area is very desirable because of the close proximity to downtown Historic Truckee, Donner Lake, Northstar Ski Resort, Squaw Valley Ski Resort, Alpine Meadows, and the entire North Lake Tahoe area.

You’ll enjoy the Tahoe lifestyle and all of the outdoor recreational activities our area has to offer such as boating, hiking, biking, tennis, golf, skiing, shopping, and restaurants with your second home or condo here in the greater Truckee and North Lake Tahoe area.

This community is a favorite mountain home development for second homeowners and it is a great place to live all year long!

Tahoe Donner Community Quick Summary

Located in incorporated Truckee, Nevada County in the state of California, zip code 96161
Elevation at the entrance (Base) to the development is approximately 6,750 feet above sea level with the top elevation 7,350 feet above sea level.
+/- 400 inches or approximately +/- 33 feet of snowfall annually
Approximately +/- 6,473 Properties
5,791 Single Family Lots (4,983 lots have been developed, or 86% this number is higher)
127 Multiple Family Lots (114 lots have been developed, or 89.7% this number is higher)
Approximately +/- 7,000 Acres
+/- 4,000 Acres of common area and +/- 45 miles of trails within the subdivision
+/- 25,000 members
+/- 80% are second home/condo owners
Over 68+/- miles of private roads in the subdivision
27 Tahoe Donner Buildings
Zoning in the area: Single Family, Condominium, Townhouse, Residential Lots
Mail Delivery via the US Postal System for owners comes in the form of a lockbox system, with multiple boxes locked in a single location for residents to pick up, however, prospective buyers should see HOA policy on US Mail Box Service
Most homes are heated by either natural gas, electricity or solar.
Garbage is picked up once a week. It is highly recommended that property owners install a “bear box” to house their garbage cans.
Water is supplied to the area through the Truckee Donner Public Utility District (TDPUD).
Sewer – All properties in this subdivision must be tied into the Tahoe Truckee Sanitary Agency (TTSA) public sewer system. Septic systems are not allowed.
Pets are allowed, but there are pet owner rules so you’ll want to check out the CC&R’s, ByLaws, and House Rules for more information.
Limited Property Fencing is allowed to accommodate dogs, but you cannot fully fence in your area. You’ll want to check with the Architectural Standard Review Committee before building any fencing. Electronic fencing is allowed.
Rentals – Short-term vacation rentals of less than 30 days and long-term rentals of more than 30 days are permitted – subject to Truckee and Nevada County rules and restrictions.
Tahoe Donner Amenities:

- Public – Cross Country Ski Area – 51 trails, some dog-friendly trails located at Alder Creek Adventure Center
- Public – Downhill Ski Area – Over 120 Acres of Ski-able Area with 2 chair lifts, 3 surface lifts, +12 trails
- Public – SnowPlay – Located on a hill next to the Trout Creek Recreational Center
- Public – 18-Hole Golf Course, 7,002-yards, par 72, located on over +/- 200 acres
- Pubic – Equestrian Center
- Public – Trail System – Over +/- 60 miles of trails/fire roads
- Public – Campground – seasonal access
- Public – Bikeworks – seasonal located Alder Creek Adventure Center
- Public – Recreational Programs and Entertainment Events – movies, music concerts, holiday/seasonal events and more
- Private – Trout Creek Recreational Center – fitness center, classes, adult lap pool (year-around), recreational pool (seasonal), steam room, spas, massage program personal training, and playground equipment
- Private – Northwoods Pool – Seasonal next to the Tennis Center
- Private – Tennis Center – Seasonal Amenity – 11 hard courts, 2 pickleball courts, one kid’s court, two practice areas, a ball machine, and a pro shop. In addition, there is a viewing area
- Private – Beach Club Marina – East End of Donner Lake – boat ramp, sandy beach, changing rooms, cafe, along with a variety of water sports equipment for rent (Stand up Paddle Boards (SUP), kayaks, pedal boats, windsurfers, and Hobie Waves)
- Private – Kids Club at Trout Creek – Child care and programs
Mandatory Home Owner Association (HOA) – All property owners are members of the master-planned development, which means if you’re in a condo/townhouse complex you’ll have two HOA fees, one for Tahoe Donner and one for the complex, just an FYI.

Tahoe Donner HOA Fee Infomration

Tahoe Donner HOA Fees- $3,300/year (For the Year: 2025 – runs calendar year) and covers common area maintenance, private road maintenance, snow removal on roads.
- The annual fee covers four ID Member cards for qualified individuals.
  - Homeowners may purchase up to four (4) additional member passes for $155 each (subject to change), with a limit of eight (8) member passes on a property.
- Your member ID identifies you as a Tahoe Donner member and affords you access to the private and public facilities at the member rate when applicable.
- Additional fees may apply to members and/or Short Term Rental (STR) guests.
Tahoe Donner also offers and an additional, optional Recreational Fee – (For the year: 2025):
- This allows up to eight (8) individuals unlimited access to all private amenities See below for pricing.
- This additional Recreational Fee includes entry into:Trout Creek, Beach Club Marina, Northwoods Pool, Tennis, and Snowplay without having to pay the daily entrance fee and provides unlimited access through-out the year.
- Owners/members who choose to NOT purchase the additional Tahoe Donner Recreational can still access these facilities, but will pay a single use daily fee:
  - Daily Member Fee: $12/day for each facility accessed each time.
  - Daily Member and Guest Fee: $15/day (guests with member present)
  - Short Term Renter (STR) $24/day)
  - Children under the age of 6 are Free
For Owners: Optional Recreation Fee/Options Year: 2025
- - Up to 2 members – Rec Fee $305
  - Cost per person after the first 2, $155/person
  - All Members, not to exceed 8 member per property: $500/year
For Ownerswho do Short Term Rentals (STR): For the Year: 2025
- - - Beginning in 2025, Short-Term Rental (STR) property owners whose properties are registered with the Town of Truckee and Tahoe Donner may purchase up to six (6) transferrable short-term tenant cards per property annually.
    - There is a $75 administration fee for the purchase and activation of the Short-Term Tenant cards.
    - The Short-Term Tenant cards grant one individual (ages 3+) per card access to private amenities with a paid Daily Access Fee.
    - Amenity access may be subject to limitations during peak periods.

HOA Doc Prep Fee when a property changes ownership: $425 subject to change
Design Review Committee – If you are building a new home, you’ll have to work with the Architectural Standards Committee
Home Owner Property Inspection Program – as part of the sale in this community, a Property Inspection will take place on the property. Corrective action may need to take place with the work being done by either the current owner or passed on to the new owner. This is a negotiated item between buyer and seller. If it is not addressed in the purchase contract any corrective action automatically will become the responsibility of the new property owner to correct.
Forestry Program – as part of the sale a Forestry Program Inspection may need to take place. Items noted for correction may need to be completed by the current owner, or transfer to the new owner for correction. If it is not addressed in the purchase contract any corrective action will become the responsibility of the new property owner to correct.
Truckee Defensible Space Inspection – at the time of sale a Truckee Defensible Space Inspection will be done and it is negotiable between the buyer and seller as to who pays for any corrective items that may need to be addressed. Tahoe Donner has been a fire-wise community and has had a Fire Defensible Program in place for several years.

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