Nevada Rural Housing Authority

Pioche Apartments celebrated with grand opening ceremony

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Community leaders, project partners and residents gathered in Pioche on Wednesday, May 27, to celebrate the official grand opening of Pioche Apartments. The $15.7 million development, located on Hollywood Way in Pioche, includes 32 one- and two-bedroom apartment units designed to serve households at or below 50% and 80% of area median income. The project also includes … [Read more...] about Pioche Apartments celebrated with grand opening ceremony

Extension to conduct detailed assessment of Nevada’s rural housing needs

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LAS VEGAS – Nevada Rural Housing has enlisted the help of University of Nevada, Reno Extension to conduct a two-year study of the rural housing situation in every Nevada county. The study will provide detailed information about the housing challenges and needs in each community, and will help guide the agency’s decisions on how to spend federal relief funds received, as well as … [Read more...] about Extension to conduct detailed assessment of Nevada’s rural housing needs

HUD awards emergency housing vouchers to Nevada Rural Housing Authority

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CARSON CITY— The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded 47 Emergency Housing Vouchers to the Nevada Rural Housing Authority (NRHA) to assist unsheltered rural Nevadans with housing. Referrals for the vouchers will come to NRHA directly from the Rural Nevada Continuum of Care (RNCoC). Individuals and families receiving emergency housing vouchers … [Read more...] about HUD awards emergency housing vouchers to Nevada Rural Housing Authority

Renters impacted by COVID-19 encouraged to apply for assistance

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CARSON CITY, NV - On July 20, the Nevada Rural Housing Authority (NRHA) announced the launch of the CARES Housing Assistance Program (CHAP), which provides temporary assistance to rural residents who have lost income due to COVID-19 and need help paying rent. NRHA was designated to assist impacted renters in rural Nevada with $5 million in available funds through December 31, … [Read more...] about Renters impacted by COVID-19 encouraged to apply for assistance

Over 8,400 rental assistance applications received in first two weeks of statewide program

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Carson City — In the first two weeks of the State of Nevada’s residential rental assistance program, a total of 8,404 applications have been received statewide.   In the week ending July 31, 2020, 5,319 applications were submitted by tenants seeking rental assistance. This is a 72 percent increase in the number of applications received compared to the first week of the … [Read more...] about Over 8,400 rental assistance applications received in first two weeks of statewide program