CITY OF RENO HOUSING AUTHORITY

1525 E 9th St, Reno, NV, 89512 · ~3,800 units under management

Call 7753293630

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Reno, NV (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency. Full county data: Washoe County

Who this agency serves

CITY OF RENO HOUSING AUTHORITY served 3,085 households across 3,755 units (82% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.7 people, an average annual income of $17,979, and pays an average of $413 per month toward rent.

Households served
3,085 of 3,755 units
Avg. household income
$17,979
Avg. rent paid by household
$413
Avg. household size
1.7 people
Households with children
25%
Head of household 62+
53%
Head of household with a disability
51%

Unit mix: 50% 1-bedroom, 33% 2-bedroom, 17% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 6 developments with an average score of 98 (High Performer).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
TOM SAWYER VILLAGEReno99 High PerformerUPCSSep 2017
JOHN McGRAW COURTSparks99 High PerformerUPCSOct 2017
MYRA BIRCH MANORReno99 High PerformerUPCSSep 2017
MINERAL MANORReno99 High PerformerUPCSOct 2017
STEAD MANORReno97 High PerformerUPCSNov 2019
ESSEX MANORReno93 High PerformerUPCSOct 2017

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

For Renters

Income-restricted housing in Reno, NV

These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.

Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact CITY OF RENO HOUSING AUTHORITY directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.