TRUCKEE

The Historic Preservation Advisory Commission (HPAC) is an important component of historic preservation efforts in Truckee including implementation of the Downtown Truckee Plan. HPAC is tasked with reviewing and making recommendations on projects located in the Historic Preservation Overlay District and providing direction to staff, the community, and decision-makers on the historic preservation topics. 

Other responsibilities include reviewing, commenting and making recommendations on:

• National Register Nominations
• Environmental Assessments
• Historic Inventory/Design Guideline updates
• Land use applications, housing and redevelopment projects, and infrastructure improvements.

Qualifications:

The Town of Truckee is currently seeking to fill one vacancy with either a professional in the discipline of architecture, historic, architectural history, planning or historic preservation, or a historical society member. 

It is desirable that members reside, work, or own property or a business in the Historic Preservation Overlay District. In addition to regular meetings, each commission member shall attend at least one informational or educational meeting, seminar, workshop, or conference per year that pertains directly to the work and functions of the commission.  

HPAC meets the second Wednesday of each month at 8:00 a.m. The term of appointment runs from the date of appointment to November 2027.  

Applications may be picked up from the Town Clerk’s Office, Town Hall, 10183 Truckee Airport Rd. or online at portal.laserfiche.com/k4088/forms/commission_commiteeapplication.  

The application period will close on April 13, 2026 at 5 pm.

~ Town of Truckee press release