--- title: New in Kings Beach & Tahoe City: Utilities, Schools url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-kings-beach-and-tahoe-city/ business: O'Brien's Moving & Storage address: 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 phone: 775-359-6683 (toll-free 1-800-253-7814) hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm licenses: U.S. DOT No. 30611, MC-109375, Nevada CPCN 1070; interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955 type: Moving and storage company, family owned since 1941 --- - [Home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/) - [Moving resources: guides, checklists, tools and data](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/resources/) - [Moving to Reno and Sparks: the complete guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/) - Moving to Kings Beach and Tahoe City: new-resident guide # Moving to Kings Beach and Tahoe City: a new-resident guide Kings Beach and Tahoe City are on the California side of Lake Tahoe, so California's 10-day license and 20-day vehicle registration deadlines apply, not Nevada's. Seasonal housing is 43.6 percent of units in Kings Beach and 66.2 percent in Tahoe City, which changes how utilities, rentals and neighbors work. or call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 [U.S. DOT No. 30611](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) ## Kings Beach by the numbers - Drive from our Sparks warehouse 45 mi, about 59 min via I-80, CA-267 - Population 2,736 - Households 1,133 - Homes owned / rented 62.8% / 37.2% - Median year built 1973 - Median home value $772,100 - Moved in the past year 9.9% - Elevation 6,540 ft - County Placer County - ZIP codes 96143 Data (read 2026-10-19): [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates](https://www.census.gov/data/developers/data-sets/acs-5year.html); [OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, free-flow drive from 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks](https://project-osrm.org/); [USGS Elevation Point Query Service](https://apps.nationalmap.gov/epqs/). Kings Beach (ZIP 96143) is about 45.1 miles and 59 minutes from the Sparks warehouse by I-80 and CA 267, at 6,540 feet. Tahoe City (ZIP 96145, the Census Bureau's Sunnyside-Tahoe City place) is 52.1 miles and 71 minutes away on I-80 and CA 89, at about 7,000 feet. Both are in Placer County, and the median home value is about $772,100 in Kings Beach and $1,019,300 in Tahoe City. ## Water and sewer come from a public utility district North Tahoe Public Utility District's site lists water and wastewater service, utility rates, a bill calculator and bill payment, and the district serves the Kings Beach area. Tahoe City Public Utility District's site has an online bill pay page, water conservation information and permit information for the Tahoe City area. Ask each district which parcels it covers and what a new account needs. Electric service in the California Tahoe basin is arranged through the local electric provider for your address; confirm the name with your landlord or seller. A district or electric bill in your name serves as a proof of address. ## Seasonal housing changes the checklist With 66.2 percent of Tahoe City units and 43.6 percent of Kings Beach units classed as seasonal in the Census Bureau's 2020 to 2024 estimates, many homes are second homes or vacation rentals. Ask whether the home is licensed for short-term rental use, who plows the access road in winter and whether the home is winterized. Our [Lake Tahoe guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-lake-tahoe/) covers the lake-wide picture. ## Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District The public schools around Kings Beach and Tahoe City belong to Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District, whose website has enrollment pages and new student enrollment FAQs. Bring birth certificates, immunization records and two proofs of residency, and call the district office before the school year starts. ## California DMV: Truckee field office California's DMV gives new residents 10 days to apply for a California driver license and 20 days to register a vehicle brought from another state. The nearest California DMV field office on the DMV's site is Truckee, listed at 11357 Donner Pass Road, Suite I. Check the office page for current hours and appointments before you go. California also asks for a smog certification on most vehicles registered from out of state. Read the DMV's new-resident pages for what applies to your vehicle. ## County offices Kings Beach and Tahoe City are in Placer County. The Placer County website lists the Assessor, the Clerk-Recorder and the Treasurer-Tax Collector, with services at the county's Tahoe offices. Winter weather can close mountain roads, so read our [winter driving guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/winter-driving/) and plan arrival days with a weather window. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [North Tahoe Public Utility District](https://www.ntpud.org/) - [Tahoe City Public Utility District](https://www.tcpud.org/) - [Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District](https://www.ttusd.org/) - [California DMV Truckee field office](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/field-office/truckee/) ### Licensed movers U.S. DOT No. 30611 MC-109375 Nevada CPCN 1070 Cal PUC T-90973 (as published by O'Brien's) Bekins Van Lines interstate agent since 1955 [Check our USDOT record](https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/query.asp?searchtype=ANY&query_type=queryCarrierSnapshot&query_param=USDOT&query_string=30611) · [Ready to Move? (FMCSA)](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/ReadytoMoveBrochure_2022Update.pdf) [Licenses and authority](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) ### Visit or call the office 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | | --- | --- | | Saturday and Sunday | Closed | [Get my free estimate](#estimate) ### Related - [Movers in Kings Beach](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/kings-beach/) - [Movers in Tahoe City](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/tahoe-city/) - [Moving to Lake Tahoe: North Shore vs South Shore](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-lake-tahoe/) New-resident guides by town ## Read next - [Moving to Stateline and Zephyr Cove: new-resident guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-stateline-and-zephyr-cove/) - [Moving to Susanville: new-resident guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-susanville/) - [Moving to Virginia City: new-resident guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-virginia-city/) - [Moving to Sparks: new-resident guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-sparks/) - [Moving to Carson City: new-resident guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-carson-city/) - [Moving to Minden and Gardnerville: new-resident guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-minden-gardnerville/) - [Moving to Fernley: new-resident guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-fernley/) - [Moving to Dayton: new-resident guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-dayton/) Answers ## Questions people ask Still have a question? Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/). ### Which deadlines apply on the California side? California gives new residents 10 days for a driver license and 20 days to register a vehicle, per California DMV. ### Which utility districts serve the area? North Tahoe Public Utility District serves Kings Beach, and Tahoe City Public Utility District serves Tahoe City. ### Which DMV office is closest? California DMV's Truckee Field Office, 11357 Donner Pass Road, Suite I. ### How far are these towns from Sparks? Kings Beach is about 45.1 miles and 59 minutes; Tahoe City about 52.1 miles and 71 minutes. See [Kings Beach](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/kings-beach/) and [Tahoe City](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/tahoe-city/). ## 4.3 stars from 71 Google reviews What customers say about O'Brien's [Read more reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/)[See them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=17335326057105140938) R Robert B. June 22, 2026 The movers were very professional and took care of my stuff there were no worries and stress free amazing job. J Janet M. May 16, 2026 I was so impressed with the way the crew handled and packed each piece of furniture for short term storage. They were polite and professional. I would highly recommend them to anyone planning a move. ### Owner's reply Janet we are so glad to hear that your move was a great success and we sincerely appreciate you providing us with this wonderful review. We will continue to provide you with the best service as we move forward. J Judy H. April 7, 2026 I was so satisfied and impressed with O'Brien. My move went perfectly. If I have another move, it will be O'Brien for sure!! ### Owner's reply WE ARE THRILLED TO HEAR THE MOVE WENT SO WELL!!!! Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to let us know. ## Get a long-distance estimate Tell us where you are going. The estimate for a long-distance move starts with a survey of your Reno-area home. Rather talk? [Call 775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Our estimators: Sean, Luke, Christa and Janet. 2277 Glendale Ave Sparks, NV 89431 [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 U.S. DOT No. 30611 · MC-109375 · Nevada CPCN 1070