Mission, Vision, & Values

Nevada HAND improves the lives of low-income individuals by providing affordable housing solutions and supportive Resident Services. We are committed to providing positive living environments where healthy, engaged, empowered residents can improve their economic status and take pride in their communities. We believe that providing opportunities and support for financial stability, health and wellness, education, and community engagement will help our residents reach their full potential and access opportunities to live well.

Having a stable, affordable home is critical to nearly every aspect of an individual’s life, the overall health of a community, and economic opportunity for the region. As the largest affordable housing developer in the state of Nevada, we build, manage, and advocate for the production and preservation of affordable housing for low-income individuals and families. We see firsthand how a stable, affordable home impacts individuals, families, and entire communities, from educational outcomes in school-age children to productivity in the workforce, greater civic and community engagement, greater independence for older adults, and better health outcomes for all ages. 

Affordable homes for low-income families and individuals are the foundation for great communities where people and economies thrive, and we are proud to be part of the solution for Southern Nevada. We thrive in collaboration, working with municipalities, a variety of public and private partners, and individuals to work towards affordable housing solutions for our region. We rely on our core values of curiosity, respect, resourcefulness, and integrity to deliver our mission, help our residents, and advance our community – creating opportunities to live well for years to come.

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Residents (seniors, adults, and children)
35 communities in southern nevada icon
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communities in Southern Nevada
21 Independent Senior communities
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independent senior communities
12 Family communities
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family communities
2 Assisted Living communities
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senior assisted living communities
225 Units under construction
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units under development

Affordable Housing in Nevada

Nevada faces a critical shortfall of affordable housing for low income individuals and families. Closing the gap and ensuring a steady pipeline of new affordable housing, as well as preserving existing affordable housing, is critical to the state’s long-term success.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development defines an “affordable home” as one that a household can obtain for 30 percent or less of its annual income.

If a low (or even median-income) household pays more than 30% of its income to rent and utilities, they are considered cost-burdened. Especially for low income households, elevated housing costs can force households to make difficult decisions, like whether pay rent or buy groceries, make car payments, fill a prescription, or take care of other necessary expenses. If a family is faced with an unexpected bill or expense, like a car repair or medical emergency, it can place them into a significant financial hardship that can spiral out of control, even leading to homelessness and further housing instability.

Stable, affordable housing has benefits for every aspect of a community and a family. For a family or an individual, stable and affordable housing leads to more productive employees, better school performance and attendance for students, better overall health and health outcomes, and more social and civic engagement. 

Affordable housing can impact nearly every aspect of an individual’s life – from their physical and mental health to educational outcomes. A stable, high-quality home also significantly impacts entire communities, making them safer, more cohesive, and more attractive for families, individuals, employers, and others.

In short, everyone benefits when communities have affordable homes.

Check out these great resources for learning more about the issue of affordable housing:

Affordable and Available homes per 300 renter households bar graph.

Source: National Low Income Housing Coalition

ELI: Extremely Low Income; AMI: Area Median Income

112,872Renter households in Nevada that pay more than half of their income to housing.
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Extremely low-income renter households in Nevada.

Source: GAP Report

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Shortage of affordable and available rental homes for extremely low-income renters

79% Percent of extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden.
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Percentage of extremely low-income renter households with severe cost burden

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Annual household income needed to afford a two-bedroom rental home at HUD Fair Market Rent

$18.59 Hourly wage needed to afford a two-bedroom apartment.
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Affordable and available homes per 100 renter households

FAQs

Nevada HAND is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that develops and manages affordable housing communities in Southern Nevada. We are the largest nonprofit affordable housing developer in the state, with 36 family, senior, and senior assisted living communities in our portfolio. We prioritize the stability and wellness of our residents by building communities that are “more than a home” and connecting residents with resources that allow them to live well.

There are more than 8,200 children, working adults, and seniors on fixed incomes who call a Nevada HAND community their home. We are continually working to develop and build additional communities to welcome even more Southern Nevada neighbors in need of affordable housing.

Nevada HAND was established by Mike Mullin in 1993. For over three decades, our organization has served thousands of Nevada’s most vulnerable residents, and we continue to create communities and opportunities for seniors and families with modest incomes. 

Nevada HAND does not provide direct rental assistance; however, our Resident Services teams are available to connect residents with financial resources that may provide rental assistance.

Nevada HAND’s Home Office is in Las Vegas, Nevada, and we have 36 affordable housing communities throughout the Las Vegas Valley. You can locate them on our Explore Our Homes page. Need to get in touch? Drop us a line through our contact form.

Nevada HAND has 36 communities across Southern Nevada. You can learn more about each community on the Explore Our Homes page. There is a navigable map and links to property websites, where you can learn more about an individual community.

Currently, Nevada HAND only has communities in areas of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Henderson. We maintain an extensive peer network throughout the U.S., however, for feedback, best practices, advocacy, and support.

As a 501(c)(3) organization, Nevada HAND is strengthened by the generosity of our community. We encourage you to make your tax-deductible donation
today in support of our mission and our low-income residents. When you donate to Nevada HAND, it builds opportunity and affordable housing for low-income seniors and families and enables us to provide vital services to the 8,200 residents that call our properties home. If you’re interested in donating to our organization, please visit the Support Us page.

Nevada HAND is an equal opportunity employer, and we offer a wide variety of career opportunities within the areas of corporate administration, construction and development, caregivers and health professionals, and on-site management and resident services. We have a robust employee benefits package, including health benefits, 401(k) with generous employer match, tuition reimbursement, fun team activities, and more. If you are interested in joining Team HAND, please visit the Join Our Team page for application materials and job openings.