City of South Lake Tahoe Email Format
Government AdministrationCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
The City of South Lake Tahoe is a general law city in El Dorado County, California, founded on November 30, 1965. It is located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains at the edge of an alpine lake, covers about 16 square miles, and serves a population of 22,525. As a mid-sized municipal government, it delivers local public services from South Lake Tahoe. In 2024, the city launched a snowplow tracking tool to provide residents with visibility into snow removal progress. Public safety and community outreach are supported through partnerships among the city’s Fire and Police Departments and regional authorities.