Public Housing
"Public Housing" is the term normally used to describe housing complexes that were built with federal funds for low-income persons and are owned and operated by Public Housing Authorities around the country.
RHA owns and operates over 750 housing units in eight of these complexes located in the cities of Reno and Sparks. While most were built with federal low-rent housing funds, two were built as private housing and later purchased by RHA.
For information on a specific complex, click on any of the names below.
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Mineral Manor
Mineral Manor, at 144 units spread over two streets and six cul-de-sacs, is essentially its own small neighborhood. The 72 duplexes that make up Mineral Manor offer a variety of units from one to four bedrooms, with the majority being two and three bedroom units.
The complex is well maintained and has attractive landscaping with large trees and lawns. The addition of an enclosed patio behind most units makes the complex even more desirable. Mineral Manor residents also have access to an on-site day care center. The RHA administrative offices are located at Mineral Manor.
Stead Manor
Stead Manor consists of 68 townhouse units, built on city land at the old Stead Air Force base, ten miles north of downtown Reno. The Reno National Air Races at the adjacent airport are a major event each year. A variety of employers and the Sierra Nevada Job Corps Center are nearby.
Hawk View Apartments
The 100 apartments at Hawk View were built next to Hug High School in northeast Reno in 1984. The complex has had landscape and xeriscaping work , improving itsThey have a great view of the "Hawks" practice field and the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Essex Manor
Located in the Raleigh Heights area north of downtown Reno, the 53 duplexes in this development have a beautiful location, with Peavine Mountain directly behind them. The complex also has a large, on-site community center and a playground.
Myra Birch Manor
Built as a private apartment complex, this 56-unit townhouse complex was purchased by RHA in 1981. It is located in southeast Reno near a large recreational and social services center operated by the City of Reno.
Tom Sawyer Village
This is an attractive development with 100 garden apartments, beautiful landscaping and a wonderful location near Paradise Park.
Silverada Manor
Designed originally as private rental housing, Silverada Manor has 150 units for seniors and handicapped persons. A wide variety of services are available nearby for residents. RHA's admissions office is located in the large community building at this complex. The complex also contains management offices for Tom Sawyer Village and Silverada Manor.
John McGraw Court
John McGraw Court, the first Public Housing complex in the City of Sparks, was completed in 1995 at 2455 Orovada Drive. There are 34 one bedroom units of 550 square feet each on a total of 2.1 acres of land.
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