Reno Housing Authority Cares Housing Assistance Program to Sunset
The Reno Housing Authority (RHA) will stop accepting applications for the Cares Housing Assistance Program (CHAP) at 5:00pm on Tuesday, May 31. This program utilized federal funds to help Nevadans with rent and utilities during the pandemic.
Over the next few months, RHA will have paid out $34 million in Emergency Rental Assistance to help families in Washoe County. Although the funds are running out, RHA is encouraging those who still need them to continue to apply before the May 31 deadline.
You can read the full press release here.
Nevada Housing Division Hiring Grants & Projects Analyst 1
Nevada Housing Division is hiring! This position is based in Carson City and will assist with the state’s allocation of state and federal grants to help in creating affordable housing and mitigating the homeless crisis. The position will also conduct outreach, provide education on grant requirements, determine recipient qualification, evaluate policies and regulations, and provide technical assistance. Click here for the full job description and application instructions.
WestCare Receives $250,000 Donation
WestCare recently received a $250,000 donation from the Engelstad Foundation. This is the second donation they have received from the foundation in two years. They will be using the funds for the Women and Children’s Village they are building. The project has been broken into three phases, and Phase 1, consisting of 26 apartments and 2 multi-purpose buildings, will cost approximately $8 million. They have already raised close to $6 million and plan to plan to use the Engelstad gift for this phase. The project is expected to break ground in September.