A Safe, Secure Place to Call Home
The RHA helps ensure 15,000 Nevadans have a safe, secure place to call home.
Our Mission
To provide fair, sustainable, quality housing in diverse neighborhoods throughout Reno, Sparks and Washoe County that offers a stable foundation for low-income families to pursue economic opportunities, become self-sufficient and improve their quality of life.
Our History
Public Housing in this country was established by the U.S. Housing Act of 1937.
The purpose of the Act was to provide homes for those of low and moderate income and to provide jobs for the unemployed. The RHA was founded six years later, in October 1943, as a municipal corporation under Nevada Revised Statute 315. Since its founding, RHA has also been appointed as the Public Housing Authority for the City of Sparks, Reno, and Washoe County.
The organization of RHA
RHA has a five-person Board of Commissioners appointed by the Mayor of Reno with the concurrence of the Reno City Council.
The Board of Commissioners appoints an Executive Director who administers the day-to-day operations of the organization.
RHA employs approximately 80 people with duties ranging from maintenance and inspections to administration of the various RHA programs and complexes.
Addressing Washoe County's Affordable Housing Needs
RHA currently owns and manages more than 750 units of Public Housing in eight different locations in Reno and Sparks under the Public Housing program. Through Neighborhood Stabilization Programs and other funding, the organization also owns more than 165 rental properties specifically targeted for low-income households.
Additionally, RHA and its subsidiary, Washoe Affordable Housing Corporation, owns, manages or contracts more than 1,400 below market rate rental properties in Washoe County.
RHA Events and Board Meetings
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Chronic Disease Self Management Program Class - Tom Sawyer June 1, 2026 13:30 |
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Girl Scouts - Mineral Manor June 2, 2026 18:00 Produce on Wheels by FBNN Drop-Off - Tom Sawyer June 2, 2026 09:00 |
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Homebuyer's Event - 3925 Neil Rd, Reno, NV 89502 June 6, 2026 10:00 |
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Mineral Council Art Night Event - Mineral Manor June 8, 2026 16:00 Chronic Disease Self Management Program Class - Tom Sawyer June 8, 2026 08:00 Council Event Prep (with Reno Food Systems) - Tom Sawyer June 8, 2026 08:00 |
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Girl Scouts - Mineral Manor June 9, 2026 18:00 Reno Food System Workshop (Neighborhood Council) - Tom Sawyer June 9, 2026 11:00 |
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Food Box by FBNN - Tom Sawyer June 10, 2026 09:00 |
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Stead Resident Council Meeting - 5056 Bravo Ave June 11, 2026 17:30 Neighborhood Resident Council Meeting - Tom Sawyer June 11, 2026 13:00 |
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Mineral Manor Resident Council Meeting June 15, 2026 16:00 Chronic Disease Self Management Program Class - Tom Sawyer June 15, 2026 13:30 |
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Girl Scouts - Mineral Manor June 16, 2026 18:00 Essex Manor Mini-Garden Workshop - 711 Saint Arms Circle 89506 June 16, 2026 17:30 Essex Manor Mini-Garden Workshop - 711 Saint Arms Circle 89506 June 16, 2026 16:30 Produce on Wheels by FBNN Drop-Off - Tom Sawyer June 16, 2026 09:00 |
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Food Box by FBNN Drop-Off - Tom Sawyer June 17, 2026 09:00 |
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Food Box by FBNN Drop-Off - Willie J Wynn June 18, 2026 10:00 Golden Market - Tom Sawyer June 18, 2026 09:00 |
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Mineral Council Art Night Event - Mineral Manor June 22, 2026 16:00 Chronic Disease Self Management Program Class June 22, 2026 13:30 |
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Girl Scouts - Mineral Manor June 23, 2026 18:00 |
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Stead Resident Council Event - 5056 Bravo Ave June 27, 2026 12:00 |
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Chronic Disease Self Management Program Class June 29, 2026 13:30 |
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Girl Scouts - Mineral Manor June 30, 2026 18:00 |
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