Reno Housing Authority Reopened Stead Manor
The 68-unit apartment complex finished a $20 million top-to-bottom renovation this week.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Home Renovation
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Families in the Stead area have a modernized housing option following the Reno Housing Authority's completion of a $20 million total interior and exterior rebuild. The property at Bravo Avenue and Mt. Charleston Street marks a significant upgrade for the 44-year-old site.
Why it matters
The project serves to preserve and modernize existing low-income housing stock, which remains a primary challenge for the region. The Authority is already looking toward further inventory expansion with a planned 42-unit project in Midtown.
The Reno Housing Authority completed a $20 million rehabilitation of the 68-unit Stead Manor, backed by $18 million from the Home Means Nevada Initiative. This project, which overhauled a 44-year-old property, precedes a planned 42-unit development at 440 Reno Avenue.
The players
Reno Housing Authority
The agency responsible for managing, renovating, and developing low-income housing throughout the region.
Nevada Housing Division
The state entity that provided the $18 million Home Means Nevada Initiative grant to fund the renovation.
The details
Crews stripped the Stead Manor apartments down to the studs to facilitate extensive updates, including new kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, and modernized HVAC systems. Exterior improvements feature xeriscaping and a new playground to update the grounds for residents. The Reno Housing Authority oversaw the work, which was primarily funded by a state grant.
Timeline
Stead Manor was originally built in 1982.
A grand reopening celebration was held on September 28, 2026.
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The renovation follows the funding pattern established by the Home Means Nevada Initiative, which provides the state capital necessary for local agencies to modernize aging multi-family properties. This project extends the region's efforts to revitalize older housing stock rather than focusing solely on new construction.
Residents in the Stead neighborhood will see a fully updated residential property that improves local curb appeal and living standards. Those interested in future housing developments should watch for updates on the upcoming 42-unit Midtown project at 440 Reno Avenue.
The takeaway
The reopening of Stead Manor highlights the shift toward rehabilitating older properties to extend the life of existing affordable housing units. Keep an eye on regional housing authority agendas to see how the planned 42-unit Midtown project progresses in the coming months.
Further reading
For more on how the region is updating its housing infrastructure, visit the Home Renovation section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Reno Gazette Journal.
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