LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — A proposed tiny home community in the City of Las Vegas would offer dozens of tiny homes for seniors with rent around $1,000 per month.
According to project documents, around 50 custom tiny homes would be built in a planned community on the southwest corner of Eastern and Searles avenues. The 2 1/4-acre lot is currently vacant.
FOX5 was there as the developers took various local leaders on a tour of the Boxabl factory, which would produce the custom designs. Staff from the City of Las Vegas, Councilwoman Olivia Diaz, Clark County Social Services and HopeLink were among the community partners working to learn about tiny homes, and how they could be a solution to Nevada’s housing crisis.
Rent for seniors could run $900 to $1,000 a month, according to developers and representatives with the project.
While jurisdictions across the Las Vegas Valley have ramped up construction of affordable homes and apartments, according to the Nevada Housing Coalition, the state still lacks 78,000 units for extremely low-income individuals, families and seniors.
Around 700 Boxabl units have been deployed for housing across the U.S. and the world, the company tells FOX5. In January 2025, the state of Nevada gave Boxabl the green light to sell and build its products under the state’s modular program.
Local jurisdictions across Nevada have been exploring the concept of tiny homes and researching Boxabl’s products.
“We’re reaching out more and more now to local builders and developers and see how we can help. Certainly, we’re looking in Pahrump and all over the place across the Valley to put Nevadans in high-quality, affordable homes and quickly,” said Paolo Tiramani of Boxabl.
During a hearing on January 13 before the Planning Commission, members voiced various questions and concerns. Some were unfamiliar with the Boxabl product.
“I think that we’re all just kind of stuck on what this product is and what is the durability? The concern really is what is this going to look like in five years?” said Jeff Rogan of the Planning Commission. ” What is your plan to make sure that this doesn’t contribute to growing blight in that area?” he said during the meeting.
According to long-time developer and Las Vegas local Gary Gumm to FOX5, it’s ultimately a property owner’s responsibility to provide maintenance, upkeep and beautification.
The project did get a recommended “Denial” during the meeting. Commissioners encouraged the project leaders to continue modifications and revisions on the layout and landscaping. Over the past week, representatives from the City and Planning Commission have visited the Boxabl site to learn more and ask questions about the models.
The proposed project could be reviewed by the City Council as early as Wednesday, the 18th.
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