The Reno Housing Authority is marking the reopening of two affordable housing properties - John McGraw and Silver Sage Courts - following a major modernization and preservation effort.
The public housing complexes, located in Sparks, underwent extensive renovations that included structural, interior, and exterior upgrades.
The Grand reopening will be celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony this week in Sparks.
“We saw an opportunity to ensure these critically needed properties live well into the future,” RHA Executive Director Dr. Hilary Lopez said. “As our first completed large-scale preservation efforts, McGraw and Silver Sage Courts lead the way as RHA makes every effort to assure sustainable, quality affordable housing in our community.”
Both properties were originally built in 1995. Renovations began in 2023, with each site stripped down to the drywall to allow for full preservation and modernization of mechanical and plumbing systems. All units now have new interiors, roofs, and energy-efficient features. They are also fully accessible.
Outdoor improvements include refreshed landscaping, a pergola, and a new patio area next to the shared clubhouse.
The work was made possible through various funding sources. John McGraw Court received support from the Nevada Housing Division’s Home Means Nevada Initiative and RHA Capital Funds. Silver Sage Court was funded through the Washoe County HOME Consortium and the Nevada Housing Division’s Home Means Nevada Initiative.
