Housing
On campaign trail, Moulton argues new generation should lead
What actions the United States takes to address climate change, economic insecurity, health care, increased automation of jobs and national security will have a drastic impact on future generations for better or worse. That’s why Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton, one of 24 Democratic candidates for president, believes it’s the next generation of leaders who should […]
Is Las Vegas ready to require affordable housing from developers?
A City of Las Vegas councilman is suggesting housing developers be required to include affordable (perhaps even low-income) units in exchange for the privilege of doing business. Councilman Cedric Crear on Wednesday commended city staff for recent redevelopment efforts, which focus largely on hospitality, entertainment, sports and high-end residential. “One of the areas I think […]
Plan to turn Moulin Rouge site into affordable housing questioned
A plan to purchase the Moulin Rouge site for $5.5 million to develop a casino and affordable housing hybrid was tabled Tuesday amid questions about the project. Among concerns voiced at the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority meeting, commissioners Lawrence Weekly and Teressa Davis questioned whether the Historic Westside community, which is supposed to benefit […]
Next round of pot fees allocated toward rehousing homeless families
The Clark County Commission Tuesday approved $6.1 million generated from marijuana license fees to help pay for rapid rehousing programs, which could create about 584 beds in the community. HELP of Southern Nevada, HopeLink of Southern Nevada and Lutheran Social Service Network will be allocated about $2 million each for programs that provide housing and […]
Helping homeless youth succeed: what it takes, and where the state fits in
More than once in her life, 18-year-old Alonn Adams didn’t think she would graduate high school. Since she was 9, she lived in 26 foster homes in Southern Nevada and transferred to more than a dozen schools, which made getting passing grades difficult and the overall pathway to success littered with obstacles. “My freshman year […]
Despite pushback from Realtors, Sisolak signs tenant protections into law
Despite public pressure from Realtors, Gov. Steve Sisolak signed legislation Wednesday to lengthen the time frame of evictions and provide tenant protections. Last minute amendments were added to Senate Bill 151 on the final day of session that capped rent late fees at 5 percent and allowed those who have been evicted to return to […]
Bipartisan support for bill to marry HUD and manufactured homes
After the 2018 election, the big hope — or so both the White House and members of Congress said — was that both sides might be able to come together accomplish something on … infrastructure? Maybe? Yeah, not so much. But one piece of albeit much smaller legislation has been attracting support from both Republicans […]
Industry pushing Sisolak to veto tenant protections bill
Following last minute changes to a bill that provides mild tenant protections and slightly extends the time frame for evictions, Gov. Steve Sisolak’s office hasn’t indicated whether he’ll sign or veto the legislation. Helen Kalla, a spokeswoman with the office said “the governor will be reviewing the final language in the coming days and making […]
Mild tenant protections added at last-minute to eviction legislation
On the last day of the legislative session, Democratic lawmakers passed a few mild tenant protections. Last-minute amendments were added to Senate Bill 151 — legislation that previously passed both houses and slightly extends the time frame for evictions — which allows people to retrieve essential items such as medication, basic clothing and baby formula […]
Housing advocates say Democrats caved to special interests
Throughout the session, lawmakers, housing justice organizers, home builders and the real estate industry all agreed Nevada has an affordable housing crisis. When considering how to fix the state’s lack of available units, as well as obstacles faced by renters, many are left wondering if the concerns raised by developers and Realtors were given priority […]
The 2019 Legislature’s most magnificent flop
Your Nevada Legislature is almost done! Cool. Each time the Legislature meets there are many urgent priorities. But no priority may be more urgent to legislators than getting the Legislature done. That might be because in Nevada the Legislature meets for only a few months, and only every other year, so legislators must scramble to […]
LV housing: Incentives for the haves, “streetscaping” for the have nots
When a developer from Tennessee wanted to build a luxury apartment complex on Symphony Park, the City of Las Vegas stepped up with a cut-rate deal — $4.25 million for the 5.25 acre parcel within the city’s redevelopment area. Appraisals for the property ranged from $6,187,000 to $20,580,000. “The only way the City will see […]