Nevada
New grants seek to help Nevada homebuyers with down payments amid uncertain housing market
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Many prospective homebuyers feel like they’ve been priced out of Southern Nevada’s real estate market, with prices continuing to escalate–the median home price in Las Vegas is currently almost half a million dollars.
Owning a home is still a part of the American Dream, though, and a new investment in Nevada is hoping to make it easier for people to purchase a house.
The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLBank San Francisco) recently announced a $10 million investment into Nevada’s affordable housing system, which will provide up to $50,000 grants to help homebuyers–especially first-time homebuyers–with their down payments.
WATCH: Channel 13’s Guy Tannenbaum talks to mortgage brokers and realtors about grants for homebuyers
New grants seek to help Nevada homebuyers with down payments amid uncertain housing market
In a statement released Monday, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo said: “Attainable homeownership for all Nevadans is one of my highest priorities and we can’t do this alone. The partnership and commitment of FHLBank San Francisco through this investment will give stability to many of Nevada’s essential workers.”
“When I got the call about [the grants], I was excited,” said Maya Diaz. “Based on how the market is, it just helps with people maybe being able to qualify for more.”
Jeff Newbury is Senior Vice President of Mortgage Lending at Greater Nevada Mortgage, one of the lenders distributing the grants. He calls any home buying assistance transformational, especially amid so much market uneasiness.
“For a middle-income family, that is a massive, massive boost, because housing can positively contribute into so many other areas,” Newbury said. “When people put roots down, they tend to build strong communities. I think that’s what you see with this program, first-time homebuyers and working families getting into this opportunity, and building roots in our communities.”
So, how do you qualify? You have to make between 80.01% and 140% of the median income in your area.
According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the median family income in Clark County is $87,800. That means if your family makes between just over $70,200 and $122,290 per year, you can qualify for these grants.
And, because they’re grants, that means buyers don’t have to pay them back, which real estate agents and mortgage brokers can be a huge benefit for people on the market.
However, local mortgage broker Reynaldo Herrera thinks the tight requirements for these new grants might get people’s hopes up who don’t qualify, especially in a climate where buyers are looking for any help they can get.
“This is just my opinion, to me, it’s as equivalent as going to a casino and trying to win a jackpot,” Herrera said. “A very limited number of people are going to access that capital, but for those limited people, it’s going to be huge.”
Diaz, the local Realtor, is more optimistic though, and says even if you’re not sure if you qualify for these grants, it doesn’t hurt to ask your real estate agent or your mortgage broker.
“I think it is going to help a lot of people,” Diaz said. “I’ve already reached out to three of my clients who’ve been waiting, as soon as I mentioned the grant, they were like, wait a minute I think my sister wants to buy and they were saying a bunch of people might want to buy.”
For more information on the new grants, click here to read the full press release from Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo’s office.
Nevada
Is it legal to park in someone’s driveway in Nevada? What the law says
Reno rules for parking near neighbors
Learn about Reno’s parking rules near neighbors – it’s legal on public streets, but with restrictions. Find out more!
As Nevadans are getting ready for family and friend cookouts and summer parties, they may be looking for a place to park in residential areas. It may be tempting to park near your neighbor’s driveway, but people should first know what’s allowed.
After all, as annoying as it is to have to park far away from your destination, a large fine and a tow is far more inconvenient.
Here’s what the Nevada law says about parking in front of your neighbor’s house, near their driveway, and on a public street.
Can I park in my neighbor’s driveway?
No. Unless you are a United States Postal Service worker, it is prohibited in Nevada to park “within 5 feet of a public or private driveway.”
Can you park in front of your neighbor’s house in Nevada?
Unless a permit is required or other official signage on a street notes special parking requirements, it is legal to park on any public street. That includes in front of your neighbor’s house, as long as it is not blocking their driveway.
Can you park in front of your neighbor’s house?
Unless a permit is required or other official signage on a street notes special parking requirements, it is legal to park on any public street. That includes in front of your neighbor’s house, as long as it is not blocking or less than five feet from their driveway.
Can I sell my car from my yard?
As long as you keep the number of vehicles you sell from your yard to three personally-owned vehicles per year, it is legal. If you exceed that amount and don’t have a dealer’s license, you could be reported to the Nevada DMV.
Nevada
Scholarships available for Nevada Youth Range Camp
The Nevada Division of Forestry and the Nevada Section of the Society for Range Management are inviting high school-aged students from around the Silver State to participate in the 2026 Nevada Youth Range Camp essay competition.
“The Nevada Youth Range Camp is a yearly educational opportunity that has been held each summer in central Nevada since 1961,” stated a press release. “Last year, eight students were awarded scholarships and received a certificate of achievement.”
Selected essays will receive up to $250 to register for this year’s Youth Range Camp. Students must be between ages 14 and 18 in order to apply. Parental consent is also required. Essays that are flagged for plagiarism or that utilize AI will be disqualified.
“Range Camp has served Nevada’s youth for 65 years. It is a great opportunity for anyone interested in natural resources to learn basic rangeland and resource management skills,” said Kelcey Hein, Conservation Education lead at the Nevada Division of Forestry, in a statement.
According to the application form, this year’s essay prompt is:
“In your own words, tell a story or a few stories of when you were able to connect with a natural space such as a park, your backyard, a farm, a field, a forest, a beach, or so on. Please incorporate three (3) key words from the key word list that you noticed of that ecosystem into your response. Explain what you noticed about these aspects that drew your attention in that space. How did this influence you and your goals as a future steward of Natural Resources?”
Visit bit.ly/RangeCamp2026 for submission forms, essay instructions and the full rules. The contest is open until April 30.
For more information about the Nevada Division of Forestry, visit forestry.nv.gov.
Visit nevada.rangelands.org for more information about the Nevada Section of the Society for Range Management.
Contact reporter Elijah Dulay at edulay@pvtimes.com
Nevada Youth Range Camp: June 21 through June 27
“We invite high school youth to enjoy a week of fun, camping, and learning about rangelands and natural resource management,” states the Nevada Section of the Society for Range Management website. “This year the camp headquarters will be located in the Timber Creek Campground area Northwest of McGill, NV. This area provides a splendid setting for learning and recreation.”
“The week is filled with many learning opportunities. Instructors teach various subjects through group investigations. Camp instructors and counselors are trained specialists from the University of Nevada, Reno; Nevada State Parks; Natural Resources Conservation Service; Bureau of Land Management; Forest Service; Nevada Division of Forestry; Nevada Division of Conservation Districts; Nevada Division of Wildlife; and others,” the Nevada Section of the Society for Range Management website continues.
“Campers arrive by noon on Sunday and break camp the following Saturday morning. Campers register and form groups with an adult counselor and assistant youth counselor. The weeklong program runs from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and includes instruction, projects, rest, meals, and recreation,” the Nevada Section of the Society for Range Management website reads further. “Adult supervision occurs throughout the entire week. Parents and sponsors are welcome to visit the camp any time and are especially invited for the Friday night awards program. The evening programs are geared more for enjoyment and personal interest and include map and compass orientation, conservation skill workshops, wildlife presentations, and campfires.”
Nevada
4 Southern Nevadans named to USA flag football national roster
Four flag football players with ties to Southern Nevada have been named to USA Football’s 2026 women’s flag national team initial roster.
Former high school standouts Akemi Higa (Desert Oasis), Kaylie Phillips (Liberty), Maci Joncich (Coronado) and Brooklin Hill (Desert Oasis) were named to the 24-person roster.
Higa just completed her senior season with Desert Oasis where she was a first-team All-Southern Nevada selection and led the state with 5,764 passing yards. She is committed to play college flag football at Nevada State University.
Hill and Phillips currently play for Nevada State. Joncich graduated from Coronado in 2024 and was on the 2025 national team.
After a training camp that will determine the traveling roster and alternates, the team will compete in the 2026 International Federation of American Football flag football world championships in Germany this August.
Contact Alex Wright at awright@reviewjournal.com. Follow @AlexWright1028 on X.
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