Nevada HAND Is Building More Affordable Housing In Las Vegas
Good news for seniors living on a fixed income averaging about $24,000 per year. Nevada HAND, a non-profit organization, is beginning construction on new, affordable apartments. In fact, they are breaking ground this month on a 125-unit community in Southwest Las Vegas.
Under Construction: Affordable Apartments For Low-Income Seniors
The Buffalo Cactus Senior Apartment community is now under construction. As you can tell by the name, this 125-unit complex is located near the corner of Cactus and Buffalo in Southwest Las Vegas. According to a press release on NevadaHAND.org, the new community will offer “high quality, attractive, amenity-rich affordable housing.”
So, what type of amenities will be included at the Buffalo Cactus Senior Apartments? The press release goes on to state that there will be “a community room, pool, exercise and fitness center, outdoor recreation areas, and free shuttle service.” That sounds great! Furthermore, these affordable apartments should be ready for renters in “early-to-mid 2025.”
Nevada HAND, a local non-profit organization, already has 35 affordable housing communities here in Southern Nevada. Furthermore, they aren’t just for low-income seniors. As a matter of fact, low-income families also live in Nevada HAND communities around the valley. Not to mention, this organization has been around since 1993. I’ve lived here since 1994, and I had no idea there was a non-profit building affordable apartments for low-income seniors and families around Southern Nevada.
I Wish I’d Known About Nevada HAND Communities When Mom Moved Here
My Mom decided to pack up and leave New England back in 2009. She moved all her stuff out here to Las Vegas. We found her a very nice 55+ apartment community in Summerlin. She has lived there, on her own, ever since. At first, the rent was very affordable. In fact, it was about $800 a month. And now, she pays well over $1,300 per month. It’s getting more difficult for her to make ends meet on a fixed income. So, it’s good to know there’s is a non-profit organization such as Nevada HAND in our community.
If you’d like to see if a low-income senior can qualify for one of these affordable apartments, click here. Now, feel free to scroll down for more content which may interest you.
Yes! Nevada Is One Of The Top 7 States For New Homes Built
7) Nevada
The “Silver State” ranks seventh in the nation when it comes to new home construction since 2010. According to the figures provided by RubyHome.com, 200,603 new homes were built in Nevada between 2010-2022. That accounts for over 16% “of the total occupied housing supply statewide.”
Aerial view of Las Vegas, Nevada. Suburban communities shown with streets, houses and rooftops of homes. Mountains can be seen in the distance on a bright, cloudless day in Southern Nevada.
6) North Carolina
North Carolina ranks sixth in the U.S.A. in this survey of new homes built. Since 2010, over 780,000 new houses have been constructed in that state, accounting for over 18% of the total number of houses in the “Tarheel State.”
New homes of various colors line a quiet street in Raleigh, North Carolina.
5) South Carolina
We don’t have to go very far from North Carolina to find the state which ranks fifth in this study. South Carolina takes that spot with over 420,000 new homes constructed between 2010-2022. That accounts for 19.75% of the total single-family homes in the “Palmetto State.”
Fall afternoon in a typical middle class, southern American residential subdivision of homes that are built close together to maximize the land use by the developer and reduce the price of each home. Each home shares a similar contemporary build style with only minor paint or plan changes on the outside and inside. This subdivision is in South Carolina, USA.
4) Idaho
We head back towards our region of the country for the state placing fourth in this survey by RubyHome.com. Our neighbors to the north in Idaho have also seen tremendous growth in new home construction over the past decade. Many people from northern California have been moving there. Idahoans have seen over 143,000 new homes built there between 2010-2022. That’s over 20% of the total homes in the “Potato State.”
Relatively new houses built along the Boise, Idaho foothills in the light and mist of an early autumn morning.
3) Utah
We remain in the mountain west region of America for the state placing third in this study. Our eastern neighbors in Utah have seen over 233,000 new homes built since 2010. That accounts for 20.65% of the total single-family homes in the “Beehive State.”
View of the roofs of homes with chimneys in Daybreak, Utah community. The majestic Wasatch mountains and glowing cloudy sky can be seen in the background.
2) North Dakota
North Dakota is the only state in the Midwest region of the U.S.A. to make the top 10 in this study according to RubyHome.com. Per the information in their study, they fell just short of the top spot for new homes built since 2010 based on percentages. Between 2010-2022, over 68,000 new homes were constructed in the “Peace Garden State.” That makes up 20.74% of the total number of homes in North Dakota.
Aerial view of the tourist town of Medora, North Dakota, located outside of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
1) Texas
Topping the list in this study is the great state of Texas. As they say, “everything’s bigger in Texas,” so why wouldn’t they take the #1 position? In fact, according to RubyHome.com, residents of the “Lone Star State” “are more likely to live in a new, modern property than any other state across the country.” Since 2010, close to 2.5 million new homes were constructed in Texas, making up 22.5% of all homes in the state.
Modern homes with brick facades in a new housing development in suburban Austin, Texas.
Larry Martino is the long-time afternoon drive personality on 96.3 KKLZ. The views and opinions expressed in this blog are those of Larry Martino and not necessarily those of Beasley Media Group, LLC.
