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Carson City Toyota presents Richards Crossing with donation to support residents

Carson City Toyota has presented Richards Crossing, a Nevada Rural Housing Authority affordable housing property, a $1,000 donation to help provide residents household items. Since 1985, Carson City Toyota owners Dick and Mary Campagni have been committed to giving back to the community – for every car sold, a percentage always goes right back into the Northern Nevada community.

Nevada Rural Housing Authority and Wells Fargo Foundation deliver renovations and hope to Carson City resident

Nevada Rural Housing Authority has completed renovations at one of its subsidized, single-family rental properties in Carson City.

Nevada Rural Housing Authority Announces COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Program

Nevada Rural Housing Authority (NRHA) has announced its COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Program, which provides one-time funding to rural Nevada residents experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The program provides financial assistance to qualifying individuals who are falling behind on their rent, mortgage or utilities.

Nevada Rural Housing Authority announces Weatherization Scam in Lyon County has been resolved

On January 23, 2020, the Nevada Rural Housing Authority reported a complaint about an identity theft attempt in Lyon County in relation to the NRHA Weatherization Program.

Lyon County announced on Friday that the issue has been resolved.

Scam in Lyon County prompts multi-county alert

The Nevada Rural Housing Authority has been notified of a scam that happened in Lyon County and is alerting people in surrounding areas — Carson City, Douglas, Storey, and Churchill counties — of the crime.

Carson City's Richards Crossing residents receive gift giveaway from Red Hat Society

The Red Hat Society delivered warm bedding and clothing to each of the residents at Richards Crossing in Carson City last week. A local chapter of the Red Hat Society named the “Classy Sassy Bear Ladies” organized a Christmas gift giveaway for the residents. The giveaway, for which planning started over the summer, collected homemade and donated blankets, scarves and socks.

Over 2,000 Books Collected for Affordable Housing Property Residents

Nevada Rural Housing Authority (NRHA) and United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS) completed a successful book drive during October, which is National Housing American Month. The “At Home With Reading” Book Drive, a joint effort that collected more than 2,000 books, benefitted the residents of NRHA’s nine northern Nevada affordable housing properties.

Home At Last program to give away a year of utilities for Homeownership Month in June

CARSON CITY — Home At Last, a program of Nevada Rural Housing Authority, has kicked off its month-long celebration of National Homeownership Month. Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak has also issued a proclamation for June 2019 Homeownership Month in Nevada.

Nevada Rural Housing Authority begins Housing Choice voucher wait list

CARSON CITY — A wait list for the Housing Choice Voucher offered through the Nevada Rural Housing Authority is now underway and will remain open for those to sign up until further notice.

Car show fundraiser Saturday at Carson High School to help kids with sports and activity fees

Event Date: 
August 18, 2018 - 2:00pm

Carson High School in Carson City will be "A Place to Shine" this Saturday at the third annual Show and Shine Car Show, which raises money for scholarships aimed at providing students and their families the funds they need to participate in extracurricular activities.

Richards Crossing honors residents, volunteers with appreciation barbecue

Celebrating its first full year in operation, Richards Crossing in Carson City held an appreciation barbecue lunch Friday afternoon for its tenants and the volunteers who bring services to residents of the facility.

Nevada Rural Housing Authority wins prestigious national award for affordable housing program

CARSON CITY – During its 2018 Annual Conference, the National Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies presented the Nevada Rural Housing Authority with the Single-Family Excellence award in recognition of the Home At Last program.

Nevada Rural Housing study brings Carson City's housing shortage into focus

A comprehensive housing study released Wednesday by the Nevada Rural Housing Authority breaks down Carson City's housing shortage as it stands today, but several new developments either underway or being planned in Carson City should put a dent into the demand, said NRHA Deputy Director Bill Brewer.

U.S. housing leaders tour Carson City's innovative, affordable Richard’s Crossing development

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Rural Housing Authority highlighted some of its affordable housing successes during a recent visit by Jimmy Stracner, Regional Administrator for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Carson City veterans, homeless housing facility receive generous community partner donations

Residents of Carson City’s Richards Crossing, a housing, on-the-job training and resource facility for veterans, homeless and extremely low-income individuals, were delighted and surprised by the generous holiday gifts given to them by a number of organizations.

News Brief: Nevada Rural Housing Authority

NRHA was recognized for its role in the development of the supportive housing project, Richards Crossing in Carson City. The first of its kind in rural ...

Nevada Rural Housing Authority wins national award

Carson City – Nevada Rural Housing Authority (NRHA) was awarded a 2017 NMA Development Award presented by Nan McKay & Associates (NMA) ...

Nevada Rural Housing show and shine returning to Carson City Aug. 19

Event Date: 
August 19, 2017 - 2:00pm

Following a successful first year as a fundraiser of the Nevada Rural Housing Authority (NRHA) and the Nevada Rural Community Partners (NRCP), "A Place To Shine" Show and Shine car show is returning to Carson City this summer.

Nevada Rural Housing Authority promotes Evans, Brewer

Evans, who has been with NRHA for 14 years, previously served as a Home At Last specialist and as director of administration in NRHA's Carson City ...

Carson City's Richards Crossing helps Nevada Rural Housing Authority win national award

The recently opened 39-unit affordable housing complex in Carson City known as Richards Crossing helped push the Nevada Rural Housing Authority project to be recognized by a national finance association during a conference last month in San Francisco.

Nevada Rural Housing, FISH cut ribbon on new Richards Crossing in Carson City

Less than a year ago, Richards Crossing existed only on paper. But a project that had originally spawned from the vision of Friends In Service Helping (FISH) and other community members is now a manifest reality.

Nevada Rural Housing Authority Deputy Director Receives Silver State Fair Housing Award

The Silver State Fair Housing Council awarded its SSFHC HEART Award on Wednesday to Nevada Rural Housing Authority Deputy Director Bill Brewer.

NRHA expands services, space in Carson City with ribbon cutting

The Nevada Rural Housing Authority (NRHA) officially introduced a new suite addition to its office space — located at 3695 Desatoya Drive in East Carson City — Wednesday with a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house event for the public.

New homes coming to Dayton area near Smith's

The Dayton area will see 45 new single-family homes that will be developed north of the Smith's store off Retail Road, at the corner of Kate Peak Road near Kramer Way, according to Nevada Rural Housing Authority.

Nevada Rural Housing Authority breaks ground on Carson City facility for homeless vets

Nevada Rural Housing Authority along with several community partners broke ground Wednesday on the Richards Crossing housing facility in Carson City to benefit homeless veterans. The complex is at Jeanell Drive near the corner of North Carson Street and Winnie Lane.

Nevada Rural Housing Authority wins two national excellence awards

The Nevada Rural Housing Authority was recognized last Thursday by the National Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies during its 2016 Annual Conference in Dallas, Texas.

NRHA received excellence awards in two categories: the Single-Family Excellence category in recognition of the Home at Last Program, and the Multifamily Excellence category in recognition of the Winnemucca Senior Campus project.

Federal, state and Carson City agencies team up to find homes for homeless vets

A federal grant aimed at providing permanent places to live in Carson City for veterans who are homeless has been awarded to the Nevada Rural Housing Authority, officials with the Department of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development announced Wednesday.

First-Time Home Buyer Programs Help Make Dreams Come True

The entrance of companies like Tesla and Switch into Nevada means great things for the local economy. What they also mean are raising housing prices, as more and more people move into the Silver State, creating a housing shortage. This is good news for existing homeowners, but concerning for first-time homebuyers.

According to the Reno Gazette-Journal, “In January 2012, the median price for a home in northern Nevada was around $135,000. More than two and a half years later, home values have jumped by about 85 percent.”

USDA Home Loans Help Rural Nevadans Find Their Way Home

Event Date: 
October 28, 2015 (All day)

Housing prices are rising throughout Nevada, which means rental prices are going up as well. As the housing supply continues to try to catch up with demand, this upward trend promises to continue.

Nevada Rural Housing Authority Helps Nevadans Buy Homes of Their Own

Buying a home has long been the American dream, but it’s not always easy. While many can afford the monthly mortgage -which oftentimes is less than rent - coming up with the down payment can be daunting.

That’s where the Nevada Rural Housing Authority (NRHA) comes in. Founded in 1973, NRHA has a mission to put rural Nevadans into homes they can afford, which is the cornerstone for building healthy communities.

Based on that philosophy, NRHA created the Home At Last™ (HAL) Home Buyer program in 2006, providing qualified rural Nevada families with the help they need to purchase a home.

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