Las Vegas, NV – Today Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) announced $750,000 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

“Vulnerable communities across the country are facing challenges from health and safety hazards in housing,” said Rep. Titus. “I am excited that Rebuilding Together Southern Nevada will be receiving a grant in support of the Biden Administration’s mission to create greater access to affordable homes and healthier communities. I firmly believe that access to safe and affordable housing should be a right for all Nevadans, not a privilege.”

"Funds granted to our organization arrive at a very important time when we are all focused on keeping seniors, Veterans, those with disabilities, and other vulnerable neighbors safe inside their homes," said Bob Cleveland, CEO of Rebuilding Together Southern Nevada. "Thanks to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, we’ll be better equipped to serve our clients and continue our mission to repair homes, revitalize communities, and rebuild lives within Southern Nevada.”


Background

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced nearly $70 million in grants for 57 projects. These projects will support communities by fixing older housing, preserving affordable housing, and improving the health of children and families in these communities. Grants are also being awarded for studies on housing-related health hazards to support the health and the safety of the residents by finding better ways to help maintain homes.

Among the awardees is Rebuilding Together Southern Nevada who was awarded funding from HUD’s Older Adult Home Modification Grant Program.

In addition to this funding, Rep. Titus is taking action to address the affordable housing crisis in Nevada. Earlier this week Rep. Titus announced she was co-leading a bill with Rep. Gallego (AZ-03) to address the housing shortage in the United States through voucher programs.