Nevada Rural Housing Authority Wins Prestigious National Award for Affordable Housing Program

Carson City, Nev. (June 4, 2018) – During its 2018 Annual Conference, the National Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies (NALHFA) presented the Nevada Rural Housing Authority (NRHA) with the Single-Family Excellence award in recognition of the Home At Last program. This marks the third year in a row that the agency received recognition from […]

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06 JUNE 2018

Nevada Rural Housing Authority’s Gary Longaker Elected to the National Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies

Carson City, Nev. (June 4, 2018) – Gary Longaker, executive director of the Nevada Rural Housing Authority (NRHA), has been elected to the board of directors for the National Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies (NALHFA). Longaker served his first term on the NALHFA board from 1996 to 2000. His latest term on the board began on May 10. […]

06 JUNE 2018

Nevada Rural Housing Authority Wins Prestigious National Award for Affordable Housing Program

28 MARCH 2018

NRHA Publishes Studies to Inform Decision Makers Tackling Nevada’s Housing Crisis

The Nevada Rural Housing Authority (NRHA) has published comprehensive housing studies that highlight housing challenges and opportunities throughout Nevada, and which promote dialogue between private and public partners who are tackling the state’s housing crisis. The studies are free and available to anyone. They cover Nevada’s 15 rural counties and the rural portions of Clark […]

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21 MARCH 2018

FHL Bank of San Francisco: Changing Lives in Carson City, Nevada

“We owe these folks a debt,” says Nevada Rural Housing Authority (NRHA) Deputy Director Bill Brewer, speaking of the veterans who’ve found a home at Richard’s Crossing, an affordable housing complex in Carson City, NV. “And life gets a lot easier when you have a place to sleep, to eat, and shower. That’s just critical […]

14 FEBRUARY 2018

U.S. Housing Leaders Tour NRHA's Innovative Carson City Housing Development

Carson City, NV — The Nevada Rural Housing Authority (NRHA) 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 (HUD). Stracner’s visit focused on Richards Crossing, a 39-unit, affordable housing development in Carson City that NRHA owns and operates. […]

02 FEBRUARY 2018

Carson City Mayor Highlights NRHA Project

During his 7th annual State of the City address, Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell highlighted the Nevada Rural Housing Authority’s role in bringing workforce and affordable housing to the area through its Richard’s Crossing project. “The Nevada Rural Housing Authority found a substantial need for additional affordable housing units, including affordable apartments. To a large […]

03 AUGUST 2018

Nevada Rural Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Appoints Bill Brewer as Executive Director

Carson City, Nev. (August 2, 2018) – At its July 19 meeting, the Nevada Rural Housing Authority (NRHA) Board of Commissioners voted to approve Bill Brewer as the agency’s new executive director. This appointment comes after former Executive Director Gary Longaker’s retirement from the authority after 15 years of leadership. Prior to his appointment, Brewer […]

18 JULY 2018

NRHA Announces 2018 A Place to Show and Shine Event

A Place to Shine Show and Shine – August 18, 2018 Annually, NRCP hosts the “A Place To Shine” Show and Shine car show in the summer. The show features classic cars and hot rods as the main event, as well as activities for children, raffles, prizes, and food and craft vendors. Proceeds from “A Place […]

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24 MAY 2018

Nevada Rural Housing Authority Partners with USDA Rural Development to Kick Off Newly USDA-Eligible Pahrump

Nevada Rural Housing Authority’s Home At Last team will join Nevada USDA Rural Development on June 5th from 10:00am to 2:00pm at Valley Electric to celebrate USDA’s return to Pahrump! USDA Rural Development Guaranteed Loan provides 100% financing, and paired with Home At Last’s 2% Down Payment Assistance results in NO MONEY DOWN to purchase […]

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10 JULY 2017

Nevada Rural Community Partners' 2nd Annual "A Place to Shine" Fundraiser Show & Shine August 19th

Nevada Rural Housing Authority and Nevada Rural Community Partners would like to invite you to participate in our 2nd Annual “A Place to Shine” Fundraiser Show & Shine on August 19th at Carson High School. Proceeds from the show benefits local low income students with scholarships to participate in extracurricular activities. Did you know that […]

09 JUNE 2017

Nevada Rural Housing Authority Celebrates National Homeownership Month

Nevada Rural Housing Authority’s mission is to promote provide and finance affordable housing opportunities for all rural Nevadans. Housing is our thing. So of course we are celebrating June as National Homeownership Month. Be sure to check out our Facebook page for testimonials from real families that used NRHA’s Home At Last™ down payment assistance […]

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01 MAY 2017

Nevada Rural Housing Authority Recognized as Best Place To Work in Greater Reno-Tahoe Area

The Nevada Rural Housing Authority (NRHA) was recognized last Thursday by the Northern Nevada Human Resource Association (NNHRA) as a Best Place to Work in the greater Reno-Tahoe area, placing second. This is the third year running the NRHA has been recognized as a finalist. An innovator in housing programs, the NRHA focuses on all […]