Incline Village General Improvement District

What Incline Village General Improvement District does

The Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID) is a quasi-public municipal agency organized under Nevada Revised Statute Chapter 318 and chartered by Washoe County on June 1, 1961, to provide water, sewer, trash, and recreation services to the unincorporated communities of Incline Village and Crystal Bay, Nevada. It serves approximately 8,106 residential and commercial property owners as a regulated monopoly within its district boundaries, employing 125+ year-round staff and over 500 seasonal workers. Core utility operations include water treatment at the Burnt Cedar Water Disinfection Plant using ozone (since 1995) and ultraviolet (since 2012) systems drawing from Lake Tahoe under 1,250 acre-feet of original water rights, and a wastewater treatment plant that exports treated effluent out of the Lake Tahoe Basin via a pipeline to Douglas County wetlands.

IVGID owns and operates a substantial recreation portfolio including Diamond Peak Ski Resort, an 18-hole Championship Course and a par-58 Mountain Course, a Recreation Center with indoor pool and fitness facilities, a Tennis & Pickleball Center, three restricted-access Lake Tahoe beaches, and event venues The Chateau at Incline Village and Aspen Grove. Revenue is generated through a mix of monthly water and sewer service charges (fixed base plus tiered variable consumption), an annual Recreation Facility Fee (set at $1,385 for 2026-27, plus a $145 Beach Facility Fee for beach parcels) levied on property tax bills, transaction-based recreation program revenue (golf, ski, tennis, pickleball, venue rentals), a trash service franchise with Waste Management Inc., and a property tax levy authorized under Nevada statute. Distribution is direct to property owners via automatic enrollment, with an online customer portal for bill payment and a Recreation Counter for in-person pass and punch card enrollment.

The entity is governed by a five-member elected Board of Trustees serving four-year terms, with no private equity, institutional, or parent-company ownership. Strategic priorities over the past decade have centered on regulatory-driven infrastructure investment, culminating in the 2026 completion of the Effluent Export Pipeline one year ahead of schedule, and on maintaining community-owned recreation assets in a high-cost, environmentally constrained Lake Tahoe market.

Name

Incline Village General Improvement District

Legal name

Incline Village General Improvement District

Website

https://yourtahoeplace.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

The Incline Village General Improvement District is a quasi-public Nevada municipal agency providing water, sewer, trash, and recreation services to approximately 8,106 property owners in Incline Village and Crystal Bay under an exclusive statutory charter, operating assets including Diamond Peak Ski Resort, two golf courses, beaches, and a recreation center.

Ownership category

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Product category

Municipal Utilities and Recreation Services

NAICS

Waste Treatment and Disposal (56221), Solid Waste Collection (562111), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

Solid Waste & Recycling Services Administration (BPAIACAH)

Keywords

• Municipal water services
• Wastewater treatment
• Solid waste collection
• Recreation facilities
• Community utilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Incline Village

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Utility Service Fees: Water and sewer service charges based on fixed charges, variable consumption charges, and capital improvement charges. Bills generated monthly with payments due by the 15th.
2. Recreation Facility Fee: Annual fee charged on Washoe County property tax bills for recreation privileges. For 2026-27: $1,385 Recreation Facility Fee plus $145 Beach Facility Fee ($1,530 combined). Entitles property owners to Picture Passes and Recreation Punch Cards.
3. Trash Service Franchise: Solid waste collection provided by Waste Management Inc. through a franchise agreement managed by IVGID.
4. Recreation Program Fees: Revenue from golf courses, Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Recreation Center, Tennis & Pickleball Center, and venue rentals for events, weddings, and meetings.
5. Property Tax Levy: IVGID has power to levy and collect taxes necessary to sustain operations, as authorized under Nevada Revised Statute Chapter 318.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IVGID is a Nevada General Improvement District that provides municipal water service, sewer/wastewater treatment and effluent export, solid waste collection through a franchise agreement with Waste Management, and community recreation facilities including Diamond Peak Ski Resort, two golf courses, beaches, recreation center, and tennis/pickleball courts to residential and commercial property owners in Incline Village and Crystal Bay, Nevada.

Product overview

IVGID is a municipal General Improvement District offering a portfolio of utility and recreation services. The utility services include water supply, sewer/wastewater treatment, and trash collection for Incline Village and Crystal Bay, Nevada. Recreation offerings span two golf courses (Championship Course and Mountain Course), Diamond Peak Ski Resort, three restricted-access beaches with Burnt Cedar Pool, an indoor Recreation Center with pool and fitness facilities, a Tennis & Pickleball Center, outdoor recreation facilities (bike park, skate park, disc golf, fitness trail), and event venues (The Chateau at Incline Village and Aspen Grove). Property owners receive IVGID Picture Passes and Recreation Punch Cards providing access to these facilities at reduced rates.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Diamond Peak Ski Resort: Community-owned ski resort located above Incline Village with views of Lake Tahoe, offering skiing, snowboarding, and related recreational activities.
• The Chateau at Incline Village
• Aspen Grove
• Incline Village Golf Courses
• The Grille at The Chateau

Products and services

• Water Utility Services Municipal water supply and distribution services providing clean, safe drinking water sourced from Lake Tahoe (Tahoe Tap), with conservation programs, advanced ozone and UV disinfection treatment, and online account management for residential and commercial property owners within the district.
• Sewer Services Wastewater collection, treatment, and effluent export services managing sewage for residential and commercial properties within the district, including the Effluent Export Pipeline system that conveys treated wastewater out of the Lake Tahoe Basin to Douglas County wetlands.
• Trash & Recycling Collection Solid waste collection services provided through a franchise agreement with Waste Management Inc., including curbside recycling and household hazardous waste programs, serving the 8,106 residential and commercial users within the district.
• Diamond Peak Ski Resort A community-owned ski resort located above Incline Village offering skiing, snowboarding, lift tickets, season passes, ski lessons, and equipment rentals with views of Lake Tahoe.
• Championship Golf Course An 18-hole par-72 championship golf course with lake views, golf academy, and on-site dining at The Grille at The Chateau.
• Mountain Golf Course An executive par-58 golf course offering a shorter format for golfers with limited time, featuring lake views.
• Incline Village Recreation Center A full-service fitness facility featuring an indoor pool, group fitness classes, cardiovascular room, gymnasium, personal training, and wellness programs.
• Tennis & Pickleball Center A seasonal facility (typically May-October) with eight tennis courts, 15 pickleball courts, and a pro shop offering clinics, socials, tournaments, and youth camps.
• Incline Village Beaches Three restricted-access beaches (Incline Beach, Ski Beach, Burnt Cedar Beach) offering swimming, boat launching, and pool access for IVGID Picture Pass holders and guests.
• The Chateau at Incline Village A lakefront wedding and event venue featuring outdoor ceremony sites, a 5,200 square foot Grand Ballroom with breakout rooms, and lake views.
• Aspen Grove Event Venue A creekside outdoor event venue with mature aspen trees, suitable for weddings and celebrations.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Lake Tahoe MarketsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Lake Tahoe Markets runs the Incline Village Farmers Market, which relocated to Diamond Peak for the 2026 season (Thursdays, May 21 - September 3, 2026, 3:00-6:00pm).
• Bently AgrowdynamicsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1999Solids Agreement signed in 1999 diverts biosolids from landfill to composting at Bently facility, increasing solid waste diversion rate and providing long-term disposal option.
• Waste Management Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWaste Management Inc. provides solid waste (trash) collection services to Incline Village and Crystal Bay through a franchise agreement managed by IVGID. Trash collection is provided to the 8,106 residential and commercial users within the district.
• Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transportation (TART)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTART provides local bus service in the North Lake Tahoe area. IVGID promotes TART Connect on-demand service and North Lake Tahoe Express airport shuttle to employees and residents.
• Douglas County RanchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTreated effluent from IVGID's wastewater treatment plant is used for irrigation on ranch land in Douglas County during summer months, with excess discharged to Carson River in winter (prior to wetlands facility).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tahoe City Public Utility District: California-side public utility district serving the west and north shores of Lake Tahoe with water, wastewater, and recreation services. Closest functional analog to IVGID in terms of combined utility and recreation mandate under public-utility-district governance.
• Heavenly Mountain Resort (Vail Resorts): Major Lake Tahoe-area ski resort and one of Diamond Peak's primary competitors for ski visitation. Comparable in terms of Tahoe-region ski operations, lift-ticket and season-pass economics, and F&B/event revenue mix.
• South Tahoe Public Utility District: Public utility district on the south shore of Lake Tahoe providing water and wastewater services. Comparable utility mandate, but lacks IVGID's owned ski resort, golf courses, and beach portfolio.
• Kingsbury General Improvement District: Nevada GID providing water, sewer, and solid waste services to the Kingsbury area above Lake Tahoe. Comparable governance structure (NRS Chapter 318 GID) and similar utility service mix, though smaller and without major recreation amenities.
• North Tahoe Public Utility District: Adjacent Nevada special district providing water, sewer, and recreation services to the north shore of Lake Tahoe. Directly comparable as a public utility district with overlapping customer base geography and similar service mandate to IVGID.
• Round Hill General Improvement District: Nevada GID serving the Round Hill area near Stateline, Lake Tahoe. Closely comparable as a small Nevada GID operating water, sewer, and recreation services in the Tahoe basin under NRS Chapter 318.

Broad incumbents

• Washoe County Water Resource Center: Broader county-level water and wastewater authority for the Reno/Sparks/Washoe County area. Provides regional regulatory oversight and serves as a broader-incumbent reference for utility operating standards relevant to IVGID.

Regional players

• Douglas County Community Development (utilities): Receives IVGID's exported treated effluent for irrigation under the long-standing Solids Agreement. Comparable as a regional wastewater/reuse partner on the Nevada side of the Tahoe basin, though not a direct service competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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