Mountain House

In 1994, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors approved an ambitious new town proposal called Mountain House. The site measures 7.5 square miles and is located in southwestern San Joaquin County about 50 miles east of San Francisco. Interstate 205 forms its southern boundary, and the nearest city, Tracy, is about 3.5 miles east. About 70% of the site, including land for the first phase is under the control of Tracy-based Trimark Communities, the master developer. The remaining land will be developed by others in accordance with county adopted plans. Access via interstate freeways and regional surface roads is excellent, and railroad service is available along the northern boundary.

Mountain House infrastructure began construction in the summer of 2000 with initial housing occupancy in spring of 2001.

The City of Mountain House is an all-inclusive, family-oriented community that serves today's vibrant and exhilarating lifestyle. You will find yourself free from the fast pace of the city while only a short drive away. The villages boast an assortment of amenities that include state-of-the-art schools, gorgeous parks, countless recreation choices, and cutting-edge technology. Here, sidewalks bring families, lifestyle, and community together. Whatever you are looking for, Mountain House has something for you!

How Mountain House Was Formed The government agency of Mountain House was formed in 1996. The Mountain House community reached 1,000 registered voters, which prompted a vote for independence in the Spring of 2008 and an independent local Board of Directors in the Fall of 2008. The MHCSD Board of Directors set policies, ordinances, and regulations to benefit Mountain House residents.   The City of Mountain House is the 483rd incorporated City admitted into the State of California in July 2024.  

Mountain House is self-governing and utilizes a Council/City Manager to govern the City. In using this form of government, the City Council, as the elected body; adopts legislation, sets policy, determines issues, and establishes the operating budget for the City. The City Manager is charged with the duty of implementing City Council policy and laws as the administering head of the government.

The City Council appoints volunteers to serve on various advisory boards, commission and committees. Each Council member and the Mayor, may serve as representatives on intergovernmental and regional boards, commissions and committees as part of their elected capacity.

Members of the community are appointed to serve on a variety of commissions and committees to focus on key issues and to then provide feedback, recommendations and support to the council on those issues.