2023 Housing Speaker series

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We've just wrapped up our 2023 Housing Speaker Series! If you missed any of the sessions and would like to see the recording, click here to see our YouTube playlist with all four sessions.

Demystifying Multifamily Housing

Thurs. June 1, 6-7pm

Learn more about the spectrum of housing needs for local residents, different multifamily housing types, and the benefits of multifamily housing for Placer County residents of all income levels. This session features a panel discussion with non-profit and for-profit developers/builders who have demonstrated how multifamily housing can be thoughtfully and purposefully designed for our communities.

Panelists:

Nikki Streegan, Housing Manager, Placer County

Charles Durrett, Principal Architect, The Cohousing Company

Deana Ellis, Vice President Land Resources, Cresleigh Homes 

Doug Shoemaker, President, Mercy Housing

See Session 1 Recording Here

Session 1 Slides

Small Solutions Part 1: ADU Permitting

Wed. June 7, 6-7pm

In this session we’ll hear about the many benefits of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), dive into the new pre-reviewed ADU plans presented as part of the Regional Partnership for Achievable Housing, and cover how you can permit one in Placer County!  

Panelists: 

Celeste Goyer, Executive Director, Casita Coalition 

Meghan Schwartz, ADU Specialist, Placer County

Patrick Hoffman, Senior Community Development Technician, Placer County

Session 2 Recording Here

Session 2 Slides

Small Solutions Part 2: ADU Financing

Thurs. June 8, 2023 6-7pm

Curious about how to finance an ADU? Learn all about the options for homeowners to finance an ADU from senior loan advisor from US Bank, Laura Levine, who has experience with a variety of different strategies. Attend this session to find out which financing strategy works best for you.  

Panelists:

Laura Levine, Lender with US Bank

Meghan Schwartz, ADU Specialist, Placer County

Session 3 Recording Here

Session 3 Slides

What is Missing Middle Housing?

Wed. June 14, 2023 6-7pm

What do we mean when we say “missing middle housing”? Why is it missing? How does it add to the diversity of our housing choices, and what are some ways we can support its development?  

Presentation by: 

Bethany Celio, Placer County’s CivicSpark Housing Fellow

Session 4 Recording Here

Session 4 Slides

Survey Results on Missing Middle Housing

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Past Webinar Recordings

2022 Affordable Housing Month 

May 2022 was Affordable Housing Month. Community members joined Placer experts for free webinars throughout the month as they discussed everything you need to know about housing assistance resources in our region. Topics covered include housing development throughout the county, building an accessory home and how to take advantage of Placer's First Time Homebuyer Program.

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West Placer Virtual Housing Showcase

Residents of west Placer, come find out what resources are available to help you with your specific housing needs. The county is hosting a virtual showcase of programs local to the valley and foothill regions that can help you buy a home, resolve a tenant dispute, access affordable housing or build an accessory home.

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East Placer Virtual Housing Showcase

Residents of east Placer, come find out what resources you have available to help you with your specific housing needs. The county is hosting a virtual showcase of programs local to the Tahoe-Truckee region that can help you buy a home, resolve a tenant dispute, access affordable housing or build an accessory home.

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First Time Homebuyer Program Application Webinar

First Time Homebuyer Program Application Webinar

Want to learn how to apply to the county’s First Time Homebuyer Program? Come join a webinar with the county’s housing staff as they walk through the application and requirements to purchase a home as well as how to submit a successful application!

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Building ADUs Webinar

Interested in learning how you can build your own accessory home, also known as an ADU, in Placer County? Come to a panel question-and-answer session with our county accessory home specialist, a loan specialist and a contractor to hear about how you can get your accessory home permitted, financed and built. Our panel will present on how the permitting, financing and construction process works. Come ready with your questions!

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