Skyline Flats Affordable Housing Project Reached New Phase
The 402-unit North Reno development has completed major site work and is moving toward vertical construction.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Construction
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Families and residents looking for housing in North Reno will see progress at the 59-acre Skyline Flats site near Truckee Meadows Community College. Developer Dominium has moved past significant initial infrastructure challenges to reach the horizontal development phase.
Why it matters
This project addresses the local housing supply through a $180 million investment, though it required extensive work to overcome steep terrain and a lack of existing utilities. The path forward now depends on completing water connections before vertical building begins.
The $180 million development includes 402 total units and 34 acres of dedicated open space. While 111 two-bedroom, 135 three-bedroom, and 156 four-bedroom units are planned, the start of vertical construction is contingent on ongoing water line work.
The players
Dominium
The private developer managing the 402-unit Skyline Flats affordable housing project.
Metcalf Builders
The general contractor currently leading site development and utility installation.
Truckee Meadows Community College
The educational institution serving as a primary proximity marker for the new housing site.
Nevada Division of Housing
A state agency providing financial support for the $180 million project.
The details
Dominium spent $1.5 million just to bring power to the site, which sits on a hillside requiring significant leveling. Crews have installed a lift station and a mile-long force main to move waste toward the City of Reno, while water lines are being brought across Dandini Boulevard. Metcalf Builders is managing the construction as the project prepares for a completion window between late 2028 and early 2029.
Timeline
Five years ago, the developer initially considered and rejected the land.
Three years ago, the development journey to groundbreaking officially began.
Last week, the developer discussed the updated construction timeline.
Late 2028 or early 2029 is the expected completion and opening date.
The Truckee Meadows View
This project follows the recent regional trend of developers tackling complex hillside topography to increase affordable housing inventory. It mirrors the logistical difficulty of other recent North Reno developments that required extensive off-site utility extensions to support new residential density.
Neighbors near Dandini Boulevard should expect ongoing construction activity as crews finalize the necessary water line connections to the site. Once these utilities are secured, vertical construction will begin, marking the start of the final building phase for the 402-unit complex.
The takeaway
The move to the horizontal development phase marks a significant milestone for this $180 million housing investment. Keep an eye on the site's utility progress, as water connectivity is the final hurdle before the vertical building phase transforms the North Reno hillside.
Further reading
You can follow the latest progress on regional development projects in Reno Construction.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Nevada Appeal.
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