SLT expanding hours to handle increase in permits

South Lake Tahoe’s permit center at Tata Lane is expanding hours to improve customer service.

Beginning Aug. 17 the center will be open 8am-4pm, Monday through Friday, with no closures during the day.

The city has seen a substantial increase in the number of requests for service and submission of permits due to an increase in construction activity. In addition, with the changes to vacation home rental permits and code requirements for single room occupancy motels there will be an increase in the number of community members needing assistance.

The city will also be redesigning the center next spring to create a more user-friendly lobby, develop methods and opportunities for self-submission of minor permits, and invest in technology and staffing to expedite and improve the permitting process.

The center is located at 1052 Tata Lane.