Guides
Plain-language answers to the regulatory questions that come before a survey.
Do You Need a TRPA Site Assessment?
A site assessment verifies land capability, coverage, and development rights for a single-family home. Here is when you need one, when you don’t, and how to get it done before snow.
What Is an IPES Score? A Guide for Tahoe Vacant Lots
IPES is how TRPA rates vacant residential lots. The score decides whether a lot can be built on and how much of it can be covered.
TRPA Coverage Calculator
Estimate base allowable coverage and the land bank cost of a shortfall.