A new housing community for very low-income seniors is scheduled to open next month in east Las Vegas.

The Tonopah Lamb Apartments, 4250 E. Tonopah Avenue in Las Vegas, will  provide 34 one-bedroom apartments to qualifying low-income households with at least one household member 62 years old or above. Rent is based on 30 percent of household monthly income, with rental assistance provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Income limits apply, but no minimum income is required. Additionally, rent includes water, sewer, and trash/snow removal. Applications are now being accepted for housing; there is no application fee, and applicants are not obligated to move in by applying.

Clark County Commissioner Lawrence Weekly is hosting a homeownership seminar for everyone in his district on Saturday, February 18.

The Helping Your Dream Become a Reality seminar will be at the West Las Vegas Library from 10 a.m. to noon. It will feature guest speakers who will give people an understanding of how to buy a home. There will also be staff from Consumer Credit Counseling Services along with realtors and bankers. Information booths will be set up for people to follow up with specific questions.

“Homeownership is still the American dream,” Commissioner Weekly said. “This event will bring potential homeowners together with the agencies and people who can help them make that dream a reality.”

The event is free. People are encouraged to arrive early so they are able to speak with everyone that they want to talk with.

Golden Rainbow is looking for someone to move into its two-bedroom town home. 

The non-profit provides housing and financial assistance to people living with AIDS and HIV. The group will provide furniture for the town home and subsidized rent. Rent will only be 30 percent of a tenant's income. The space will be available September 15 on a first-come, first-serve basis. Anyone interested in applying needs to call the Golden Rainbow office 702-384-2899.

The non-profit has been providing permanent housing for men, women and children with AIDS/HIV for 25 years. They want their clients to have a safe place to live while still being able to pay medical expenses.