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NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND

NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

Date of Publication:                 October 20, 2026

City of Reno
Housing and Neighborhood Development Department
1 East First Street
P.O. BOX 1900
Reno, Nevada 89505
(775) 334-4259

These Notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Reno.

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS

On or about Friday, November 6, 2026, the City of Reno will submit a request to the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development, Region 9 (HUD) for the release of federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) program funds to support the development of The Reserve at Sparks Multi-Family Rental Community. The Reserve at Sparks is on Washoe County Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 032-191-17, at 306 10th Street, Sparks, Nevada 89431. The proposed plan of development includes one three-story double-loaded corridor configuration with 40 one-bedroom units of affordable housing serving households at 50% to 60% of the area median income (AMI). The site will be equipped with recreation areas, play equipment, and picnic/barbeque areas, 40 parking stalls, and all units will have private balconies or patios. All common areas, entrances, exits, walkways, and parking areas will feature 24-hour video surveillance with ample lighting. 

The most significant feature of the proposed design is the integration of the existing historic structure, which is proposed as a common space to be connected to the apartment building by a large elevated outdoor deck. The historic residential building will house a resident gathering area, exercise room, shuffleboard and pool table, and a leasing office. This community building would serve as a centralized hub for resident services, case management coordination, and referrals to community-based organizations.

Northern Nevada Community Housing (NNCH) Property Management will provide 40 hours per week of Supportive Services program outreach and individualized processing of special needs tenants.

The proposed The Reserve at Sparks is estimated to have a total development cost of approximately $16,140,690.

Funds Requested:                               

Program

Funding Amount

HOME Investment Partnerships Program

$1,417,298

2026 LIHTC

$   636,715

2027 LIHTC

$   730,630

Nevada Attainable Housing Account Allocation

 


FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

City of Reno has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR). The ERR will be made available to the public for review electronically. Please submit your request by email to Elaine Olson, Housing Administrator, Housing and Neighborhood Development, City of Reno, [email protected].

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this agency may submit written comments to Elaine Olson, Housing Administrator, Housing and Neighborhood Development, City of Reno, at [email protected]. All comments received by Thursday, November 5, 2026, will be considered by the City of Reno prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

City of Reno certifies to HUD that Jackie Bryant in her capacity as City Manager for the City of Reno and Certifying Environmental Officer consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows City of Reno to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and City of Reno’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of City of Reno; (b) City of Reno has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR, Part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in writing in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development, HUD San Francisco Regional Office, One Sansome Street, Suite 1200, San Francisco, CA 94104. Potential objectors should contact the San Francisco Regional Office to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Certifying Officer:

Jackie Bryant, City Manager

City of Reno, Nevada

Federal Grant Funds

The reports below provide information on the needs, goals, and plans for the use of HOME funds, Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), and Emergency Solutions Grant funds.

HOME Investment Partnership Program

The Washoe County HOME Consortium receives federal funds through the HOME Investment Partnership Program. These funds are used to assist with the development of transitional and permanent affordable housing through the Affordable Housing Municipal Loan Program.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program

The City of Reno receives funding through the federal CDBG program. The funds must be used to:

  • Benefit low- and moderate-income persons
  • Prevent or eliminate slums or blight
  • Meet other urgent community development needs

Reno has traditionally used the funds to:

  • Expand affordable housing and economic opportunities
  • Revitalize neighborhoods
  • Improve community facilities and services

CDBG Subcommittee

A subcommittee of the Reno City Council makes recommendations about the annual action plan and allocation of CDBG funds. The public is welcome to attend these subcommittee meetings.