Two new permanent supportive housing projects move forward: Hope Landing groundbreaking and Highway 40 occupancy plans

Two presenters gave specific updates on permanent supportive housing projects serving people exiting homelessness.

JD Klippenstein, deputy executive director at the Reno Housing Authority, discussed Hope Landing, a 15‑unit permanent supportive housing development with project‑based vouchers. Klippenstein said the total development cost is about $7.8 million, the hard construction cost is roughly $6.1 million, and the RHA secured about $2.4 million in state capital awards. He said the project issued a notice to proceed, a groundbreaking was scheduled for May 29, and the property is expected to be in operation in 2027. Volunteers of America (VOA) will provide supportive services under an MOU that includes full‑time case management and staffing to meet best‑practice client ratios.

Juliana Gluck (VOA) described Highway 40, a converted motel now offering 28 furnished permanent supportive units (21 studios, 6 one‑bedrooms, and a manager unit). She said total development costs were close to $6.9 million, construction finished recently and VOA was hiring property and services staff with move‑in expected to begin in June. Funding included state Home Means Nevada and Nevada Attainable Housing Account investments and supportive‑service awards (about $1.5 million) to cover case management and peer support.

Both presenters emphasized coordinated referrals from the Continuum of Care’s coordinated entry list and that projects are designed for trauma‑informed operations, 24‑hour staffing, and on‑site services.

Board members praised the projects and asked about unit sizes, staffing, and funding structures; presenters confirmed layouts average approximately 400–500 square feet for studios and described the capital funding stack and service funding sources.