Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority (SNRHA)

What Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority (SNRHA) does

Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority (SNRHA) is a federally designated Public Housing Authority (PHA) and the 32nd largest in the United States. Formed in 2010 through the merger of three predecessor housing authorities (reflecting 75 years of cumulative affordable housing experience in the region), SNRHA operates across Clark County, Nevada, providing subsidized housing and rental assistance to low-income families, seniors, and disabled individuals. Its service portfolio spans four primary programs: Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8), conventional Public Housing, Affordable Housing developments, and Rental Assistance Demonstration / Project-Based Vouchers (RAD/PBV).

The authority manages 35 communities and currently serves 16,566 families, with 13,162 Housing Choice Vouchers in active circulation distributed through a network of 12,548 participating private-market landlords. SNRHA's owned portfolio is expanding through both new construction (notably the 192-unit Neal Apartments and a 201-unit groundbreaking wave in April 2025) and renovation (including the 200-unit James Down Towers as senior housing and the Marble Manor CNI redevelopment). Strategic partnerships with The Michaels Organization and Brinshore Development are central to scaling development capacity.

The business model is fundamentally public-sector: revenue is derived primarily from federal HUD appropriations (operating subsidies, HAP funding, and competitive grants such as the $50M Choice Neighborhoods Implementation award), supplemented by Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity for new construction, tax-exempt bond financing, conventional bank debt (e.g., $61M from Western Alliance Bank), and tenant rent contributions calculated at 30% of household adjusted income. SNRHA does not operate as a profit-maximizing entity but reinvests all resources into mission delivery. The organization employs 251-500 staff and is led by Executive Director Lewis Jordan, with Chad Williams serving as Chairman of the board.

Name

Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority (SNRHA)

Legal name

Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority

Website

https://snvrha.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority (SNRHA) is a federally chartered Public Housing Authority serving Clark County, Nevada. It delivers affordable housing to low-income families, seniors, and disabled individuals through Housing Choice Vouchers, Public Housing, Affordable Housing, and RAD/PBV programs, operating 35 communities and serving 16,566 families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Housing Services

NAICS

Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings (53111), Services to Buildings and Dwellings (5617), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Real Estate Operators (No Developers) & Lessors (6510), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable & Subsidized Housing Property Management (LIHTC, Section 8) (BPAJAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rural, Tribal & Special-Population Housing Programs (FSALAKAL), Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC), Housing & Placement Coordination (Assisted Living, Memory Care, SNF) (HSABAIAL)

Keywords

• Public housing authority
• Affordable housing programs
• Housing choice vouchers
• Rental assistance services
• Low-income housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Nevada

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal HUD Funding: Primary revenue source from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grants and housing assistance payments for HCV program, public housing operating subsidies, and capital grants.
2. Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC): Tax credit financing used for affordable housing development projects. Western Alliance Bank financing for Senator Joseph M. Neal Jr. Apartments includes bonds and tax benefits.
3. Tenant Rent Payments: Income-qualified residents pay rent based on their income level, with HUD Section 8 assistance covering the remainder up to approved rent limits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SNRHA is a public housing authority that provides affordable housing programs to income-qualified residents across Southern Nevada, including the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program, Public Housing, Affordable Housing communities, and RAD/PBV programs. The authority directly manages 35 residential communities, partners with 12,548 landlords, and administers 13,162 active vouchers, serving 16,566 families. It also delivers wrap-around supportive services (Family Self Sufficiency, FLEX, Senior Services, Section 3) and operates major redevelopment initiatives such as the HUD Choice Neighborhoods Initiative at Marble Manor.

Product overview

SNRHA is a government housing authority providing a multi-program portfolio of affordable housing services, not a unified software product. Its core housing offerings consist of the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program (tenant-based rental assistance for private-market leasing), the Public Housing Program (SNRHA-owned and managed residential communities), Affordable Housing Communities (income-qualified rental properties), and the RAD/PBV Housing Program (Rental Assistance Demonstration and Project-Based Voucher conversions). These core programs are complemented by a suite of supportive services — including the Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Program, FLEX, Senior Services, ROSE Foundation Services, and the Section 3 employment program — that help residents achieve independence and self-sufficiency. SNRHA also operates major development initiatives, most notably the Choice Neighborhoods Initiative (CNI) redeveloping Marble Manor (a $50M HUD-funded five-phase, 627-unit mixed-income project), as well as multiple owned properties including James Down Towers (200-unit senior high-rise), the Senator Joseph M. Neal Jr. Apartments (192-unit North Las Vegas development), Janice Brooks Bay, the Duncan and Edwards and 28th Street and Sunrise Avenue communities (combined 201 units), Visions Park Apartments, and Marion D Bennett Phase 2. The organization also provides digital portals for applicants, residents, and landlords, and manages open procurement, landlord outreach, and community development programs. Collectively these programs serve 35 properties, 16,566 current families, 12,548 current landlords, and 13,162 Housing Choice Vouchers across Southern Nevada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program A tenant-based rental assistance program that allows eligible low-income applicants to lease housing in the private market using vouchers, with 13,162 vouchers currently in circulation and 12,548 participating landlords.
• Public Housing Program
• Affordable Housing Communities
• RAD/PBV Housing Program
• Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Program
• FLEX Program
• Senior Services
• ROSE Foundation Services
• Section 3 Program
• Choice Neighborhoods Initiative (CNI) - Marble Manor Redevelopment A comprehensive HUD-funded redevelopment of Marble Manor in the Historic Westside, awarded a $50 million CNI Implementation Grant, planned in five phases to replace 235 distressed units with 627 mixed-income units.
• James Down Towers A newly renovated four-floor senior high-rise at 5000 West Alta Drive with 200 one- and two-bedroom units, managed by SNRHA, featuring updated finishes and modernized layouts for senior residents.
• Senator Joseph M. Neal Jr. Apartments A 192-unit affordable housing project in North Las Vegas financed with over $61 million from Western Alliance Bank, including bonds and tax benefits through LIHTC.
• Janice Brooks Bay An affordable housing community located at 5201 Walnut Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89110, currently open for leasing.
• Duncan and Edwards and 28th Street and Sunrise Avenue Two affordable housing developments in Las Vegas bringing 201 new affordable apartments serving households earning 30% to 80% of area median income; Duncan and Edwards at 5901 W. Duncan Drive and 28th Street and Sunrise Avenue at 2601 Sunrise Ave.
• Visions Park Apartments An affordable, accessible apartment community for extremely-low and very-low-income households, operated in collaboration with the Blind Center of Nevada, accepting PBV waitlist applications starting June 4, 2026.
• Marion D Bennett Phase 2 Phase 2 of the Marion D Bennett affordable housing community development, continuing SNRHA's expansion of affordable housing options.

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Blind Center of NevadaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2026Partnership with Blind Center of Nevada for Visions Park Apartments - accessible affordable housing for extremely-low and very-low-income households, including visually impaired individuals.
• The Michaels OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 April 2025Partnership with The Michaels Organization for development of two affordable housing communities: Duncan and Edwards at 5901 W. Duncan Drive and 28th St. and Sunrise Avenue at 2601 Sunrise Ave. Combined 201 new affordable apartments.
• Brinshore DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024Housing Partner for Choice Neighborhood Initiative (CNI) redeveloping Marble Manor. Brinshore is collaborating with SNRHA on the $50 million HUD CNI grant implementation over five phases.
• City of Las VegascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024Neighborhood Partner for Choice Neighborhood Initiative. City of Las Vegas is working with SNRHA to align redevelopment with economic growth and quality of life improvements in the Historic Westside.
• Revival Development ServicescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 August 2024Relocation Team for Marble Manor CNI redevelopment. Provides comprehensive support for residents needing to relocate during construction, including finding new homes and moving assistance at no cost.
• Accessible SpaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit partner for Visions Park Apartments providing accessible affordable housing options. Applications accepted through their website and office.
• Lutheran Social ServicesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPeople Partner for Choice Neighborhood Initiative providing wrap-around support services for Marble Manor residents to increase access to healthcare, improve educational outcomes, and encourage intergenerational mobility.
• Clark County Small Business Opportunity Program (SBOP)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSBOP helps small business owners increase capacity to compete for government contracts. SNRHA supports and refers vendors to this program for procurement outreach.
• PTAC (Procurement Technical Assistance Center)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNevada PTAC helps simplify government contracting for businesses, connecting Nevada businesses with opportunities through education, marketing support, and procurement technical assistance.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Los Angeles County Development Authority (HACLA): One of the largest public housing authorities in the US operating HCV, public housing, and affordable housing programs across a major metro area. Highly comparable to SNRHA in scope of federal funding reliance, multi-program portfolio, and large landlord/Voucher base.
• Chicago Housing Authority (CHA): Major US PHA administering HCV, public housing, and RAD-converted properties with significant development activity and mixed-income redevelopment underway. Directly comparable in scale, program mix, and HUD oversight to SNRHA's operations.
• New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA): The largest PHA in the US; manages public housing, Section 8, and supportive services across New York City. While much larger, NYCHA is the benchmark for scale, regulatory complexity, and the chronic under-funding challenges that all major PHAs face.
• Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA): Large PHA operating HCV, public housing, and mixed-finance redevelopment programs with multi-phase CNI and RAD activity. Operates the same federal program stack as SNRHA with comparable support-service overlays.
• Housing Authority of the City of Houston: Large Sunbelt-region PHA serving a high-growth metro with substantial HCV and public housing inventory. Comparable to SNRHA in operating in a high-demand, fast-growing housing market with similar demographic and affordability pressures.
• Atlanta Housing Authority: Major Southeastern PHA with active mixed-income redevelopment portfolio and significant HCV administration. Operates the same HUD-regulated programs and partnership-driven development model as SNRHA.
• San Diego Housing Commission: Mid-to-large PHA in a high-cost California market running HCV, public housing, and affordable housing programs with extensive landlord partnerships. Comparable to SNRHA on landlord-recruitment challenges and market-rate rent gap dynamics.
• District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA): Mid-sized PHA administering the same federal housing program stack in a high-cost urban market. Highly comparable on program mix and reliance on HUD funding streams.
• Denver Housing Authority (DHA): Growing Mountain-West PHA with mixed-income redevelopment pipeline and active LIHTC financings. Operates a comparable program mix to SNRHA and shows similar partnership patterns with private developers.
• Miami-Dade County Public Housing and Community Development: Large county-level housing authority administering HCV, public housing, and affordable housing in a high-cost Sunbelt market. Directly comparable to SNRHA in program scope and tenant demographics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SnrhaSocialMedia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/southern-nevada-regional-housing-authority

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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