Northern Nevada Community Housing

What Northern Nevada Community Housing does

Northern Nevada Community Housing (NNCH) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization established in 1989 in Nevada that develops, owns, and manages affordable rental housing across Washoe County and Carson County. The portfolio comprises approximately 19 properties with a total of roughly 819 units ranging from studios to three-bedroom apartments, serving low and moderate-income individuals and families earning 30%-60% of Area Median Income. NNCH places particular emphasis on veterans, with 61%+ of properties carrying veteran preference, and on chronically homeless individuals, with dedicated permanent supportive housing at El Centro (26 units, 22 subsidized via HUD RAD) and Richards Crossing (38 units with Section 8 project-based assistance and 8 units for chronically homeless veterans).

The organization's revenue model is built on multiple stacked federal and state funding mechanisms: residential rental income, HUD RAD program subsidies, Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance, LIHTC tax credit equity, and Veterans Administration partnerships. Rents are income-restricted and vary by property AMI tier, ranging from $505/month for an unassisted studio at El Centro to $1,450/month for two-bedroom units at Truckee Heights. Technology infrastructure is modest: NNCH uses RealPage OneSite for resident portals across all properties and the LOFT mobile platform for veteran resident engagement, with select properties featuring solar panel arrays (Valley Springs projected net-zero).

NNCH distributes housing through a centralized waiting list system and direct property leasing, with leads generated through community partnerships, VA referrals, and outreach via local nonprofits such as Veterans Matter, Nation's Finest, and the Food Bank of Northern Nevada. The organization operates as a vertically integrated developer-owner-manager, relying on program compliance (LIHTC, HUD, Section 8) and institutional partnerships (NRHA, VA, Wells Fargo) rather than market-rate revenue.

Name

Northern Nevada Community Housing

Legal name

Northern Nevada Community Housing

Website

https://nnch.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Northern Nevada Community Housing is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 1989 that develops, owns, and manages approximately 19 affordable housing properties across Washoe and Carson Counties, Nevada, serving low-income individuals, families, veterans, and chronically homeless populations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing

NAICS

Rental and Leasing Services (532)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable & Public Housing Asset Management (BPAJAMAI), Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA)

Keywords

• Affordable housing development
• Low-income rental housing
• Veteran housing services
• Supportive housing programs
• Property management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Reno

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Residential Rental Income: NNCH generates rental income from 20+ affordable housing properties across Washoe County and Carson County. Rents are set based on income eligibility (typically 30%-60% of Area Median Income) and include various unit types from studios to 3-bedroom apartments.
2. HUD RAD Program Subsidies: Properties like El Centro receive RAD (Rental Assistance Demonstration) program subsidies, setting tenant rent at 30% of gross annual income. This government subsidy provides stable revenue while ensuring affordability.
3. Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance: Properties like Richards Crossing receive Section 8 project-based rental assistance, with 30 of 38 units receiving this federal subsidy to support extremely low-income residents.
4. LIHTC Income: Properties like Eagles Landing are developed under the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, providing tax credit benefits and subsidized development financing in exchange for income-restricted housing.
5. Veterans Administration Partnerships: Partnerships with Veterans Administration for veteran housing preferences and referrals, including HUD-VASH program connections and coordinated placement services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

NNCH develops, owns, and manages approximately 19 affordable housing properties across Washoe County and Carson County, Nevada, offering income-restricted rental apartments (studios through 3-bedroom) at 30%–60% of Area Median Income. The portfolio includes workforce housing, veteran-preference properties, and permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals, supplemented by resident services such as VA claims assistance, food pantry access, financial literacy workshops, and case management referrals.

Product overview

Northern Nevada Community Housing (NNCH) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) affordable housing organization established in 1989 that develops, owns, and manages 19 distinct affordable housing properties across Washoe County and Carson County, Nevada. The portfolio includes workforce housing, veteran-preference properties, and supportive housing for homeless individuals. Properties range from studio units to three-bedroom apartments with income eligibility requirements typically between 30%-60% of Area Median Income (AMI). Several properties feature solar panel arrays for sustainable energy, and the organization offers resident support services including VA resource connections, food assistance, and case management through partnerships with local nonprofits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Alpine Haven Affordable workforce/veteran housing property with 16 one-bedroom and 24 two-bedroom apartments featuring solar panel installations, located at 2000 Oddie Blvd, Sparks, NV 89431. Income limit is 60% of Area Median Income; utilities included.
• Aspen Village Affordable family housing complex with 16 one-bedroom and 27 two-bedroom apartments, located at 1410 Sullivan Lane, Sparks NV 89431. Income limit is 40% of Area Median Income.
• Autumn Village Affordable family housing with 21 one-bedroom and 22 two-bedroom energy-efficient units, located at 195 Gentry Way, Reno, NV 89502. Income limit is 40% of Area Median Income.
• C Street Supportive housing with 3 one-bedroom and 1 two-bedroom units near downtown Sparks, located at 121 C Street, Sparks, NV 89431. Income limit is 50% of Area Median Income.
• Cottonwood Village Affordable family housing with 11 one-bedroom, 26 two-bedroom, and 6 three-bedroom units, located at 2655 Yori Avenue, Reno, NV 89502. Income limit is 40%–55% of Area Median Income. Includes semi-monthly food pantry access via Food Bank of Northern Nevada partnership.
• Eagles Landing 33-unit LIHTC, Section 3, Energy Star Rated 3-story apartment building in Carson City, located at 2945 N. Roop Street Carson City, NV 89706. Income limit is 60% of Area Median Income.
• El Centro Permanent housing for chronically homeless individuals with 26 studio units (motel conversion), including 22 units subsidized by HUD RAD program with priority for homeless veterans, located at 101 State St. Reno, NV 89501. Income limit is 30% of Area Median Income.
• Hillside Meadows Veterans-focused property with 16 one-bedroom and 28 two-bedroom apartments, located at 2757 Beck Street, Reno, NV 89509. Income limit is 45% of Area Median Income.
• Juniper Village Newly constructed property with 20 one-bedroom and 21 two-bedroom apartments, located at 525 Morrill Avenue, Reno, NV 89512. Income limit is 40% of Area Median Income.
• Maple Leaves Newly renovated 16-unit complex with 8 one-bedroom and 8 two-bedroom fully upgraded apartments, located at 2555 D Street, Sparks, NV 89431. Income limit is 40% of Area Median Income.
• Park Manor Newly constructed (1999) property with 84 fully furnished studio units suitable for one or two people, located at 33 S. Park Street, Reno, NV 89502. Income limit is 40% of Area Median Income; all utilities and cable included.
• Plaza at 4th Workforce housing near transit corridor with 30 two-bedroom, 23 one-bedroom, and 22 studio apartments, located at 450 N. Wells Avenue, Reno, NV 89512. Income limit is 45% of Area Median Income.
• Richards Crossing 38-unit development for homeless and extremely low-income individuals with 8 units for chronically homeless veterans (VA rental assistance) and 30 units with Section 8 project-based rental assistance, located at 430 Jeanell Drive, Carson City, NV 89703. Income limit is 50% of Area Median Income. Includes on-site life skills coaching.
• Sierra Cove Affordable housing for workers and veterans with 20 two-bedroom and 14 one-bedroom apartments featuring solar panel arrays, located at 2314 Greyhaven Ln, Sparks, NV 89431. Income limit is 50% of Area Median Income.
• Trembling Leaves Affordable family housing with 18 two-bedroom and 9 one-bedroom units near Idlewild Park and downtown Reno, located at 115 Booth Street, Reno, NV 89509. Income limit is 50% of Area Median Income.
• Truckee Heights Veterans and workforce housing with 24 two-bedroom and 16 one-bedroom apartments featuring solar panels, located at 2153 Prater Way, Sparks NV 89431. Income limits of 30%, 50%, or 60% AMI depending on unit; utilities included.
• Valley Springs Most recent newly constructed property in Carson City with 36 two-bedroom and 26 one-bedroom apartments featuring the largest solar panel array (net-zero energy consumption), located at 680 Hot Springs Rd, Carson City, NV 89706. Veteran preference; income limit 50% AMI; all utilities included. Partners with Wells Fargo on Financial Literacy and Budgeting workshops.
• Village at North First acquisition-rehab development of its kind in Nevada with 25 furnished studio units and Veterans Preference, located at 925 North Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89503. Income limit is 40% of Area Median Income; all utilities and WiFi included.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 35 years of affordable housing operations since 1989
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Veterans Administration (VA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterans Administration is a federal veteran service agency providing veteran programs that engage veterans and families in healing and growth. NNCH maintains a successful partnership with VA to ensure veteran households and veterans with special needs are immediately referred for housing. VA provides coordinated placement services and support for veteran residents.
• Nevada Rural Housing Authority (NRHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNRHA provides rental assistance awards to NNCH properties. Special needs units at Valley Springs are identified and marketed through Special Needs Partners seeking permanent housing for clients in their care, with rental assistance awarded by NRHA.
• Special Needs PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecial Needs Partners is a nonprofit organization that markets special needs units and refers clients in their care to NNCH properties for permanent housing. NNCH allocates units specifically identified as Special Needs units for this partnership.
• Wells Fargo Finance in the CommunitysupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerValley Springs has partnered with Wells Fargo to provide Financial Literacy and Budgeting workshops through the community room, helping tenants develop financial management skills.
• Food Bank of Northern NevadasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNNCH partners with the Food Bank of Northern Nevada to provide food resources to qualified tenants residing at participating properties. Semi-monthly food pantry access available at Cottonwood Village.
• DJD FoundationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDJD Foundation offers creative workshops using art, creativity, and community to support healing, expression, and connection for veterans and military-connected community. Programs include visual arts, writing projects, and hands-on activities. Many offerings are free for veterans and families.
• HUD-VASH (VA Supportive Housing)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe HUD-VASH program combines Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance from HUD with case management and clinical services from VA. Veterans seeking housing support can call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans (877-424-3838) 24/7 to connect with local VA for assistance through NNCH properties.
• Local Non-Profit OrganizationssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerValley Springs has partnered with two locally based nonprofit organizations to provide wrap-around case management and supportive services for families and individuals living with special needs, enhancing the supportive housing model.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mercy Housing: One of the largest nonprofit affordable housing developers/operators in the U.S., owning and managing LIHTC, Section 8, and HUD-supported properties serving low-income and special-needs populations. Directly comparable to NNCH in mission, financing stack, and integrated develop/own/manage model, but at much greater national scale.
• National Church Residences: Nonprofit developer/manager of affordable and service-enriched housing, including significant veteran and senior properties financed through LIHTC and HUD programs. Directly comparable in mission, financing structure, and resident-services emphasis.
• BRIDGE Housing: California-based nonprofit that develops, owns, and manages affordable and workforce housing using LIHTC, tax-exempt bonds, and public financing. Closely mirrors NNCH's integrated model — develop/own/manage income-restricted multifamily — including service-enriched housing for vulnerable residents.
• Beacon Communities: Nonprofit affordable housing developer/operator with a multi-state portfolio financed by LIHTC and project-based Section 8, serving low-income families, seniors, and special-needs populations. Same integrated ownership-management structure as NNCH and similar reliance on HUD program stack.
• The NHP Foundation: Nonprofit owner/operator of LIHTC-financed affordable housing with on-site supportive services across multiple states. Comparable to NNCH's mixed-family/special-needs portfolio and integrated property-management approach.
• Self-Help Enterprises: California-based nonprofit affordable housing developer focused on rural and small-community LIHTC and HUD-financed rental housing. Directly comparable to NNCH in scale (similar unit counts per property), rural/small-market service area, and reliance on layered federal subsidy programs.
• MidPen Housing: Northern California nonprofit affordable housing developer/manager building LIHTC-financed communities with on-site resident services. Directly comparable to NNCH in property mix, supportive services model, and reliance on layered federal/state subsidy programs.
• Volunteers of America: National nonprofit operating permanent supportive housing, HUD-VASH-affiliated veteran housing, and service-enriched affordable apartments. Comparable to NNCH's veteran-preference model and HUD-VASH coordination, with broader geographic reach.

Broad incumbents

• Enterprise Community Partners: National CDFI and affordable housing developer/operator with LIHTC syndication, lending, and on-the-ground property management. Overlaps NNCH's mission and capital-stack tools, but operates as a much larger, multi-state platform with policy/investment functions beyond NNCH's scope.

Regional players

• Housing Authority of the City of Reno / Washoe County Housing Authority: Local public housing authority administering Section 8 vouchers, public housing, and HOME Consortium funds in the same service area as NNCH. A regional peer and key program partner — competing for some of the same federal allocations while collaborating on referrals and tenant placements.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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