HOUSING HELPERS
Free Relocation Resources

Please feel free to use the following information and resources. It should help any one who is planning a relocation to Las Vegas, Nevada.

If you need more help, please contact us at:

Housing Helpers - Las Vegas
999 E. Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89119
702.456.7368
877.752.5452 - toll-free
702.873-2700 - fax
info@housinghelpers-lv.com

We'd be glad to discuss your specific needs and to develop a free, personalized approach.

Contact us at:

Housing Helpers - Las Vegas
999 E. Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89119
702.456.7368
877.752.5452 - toll-free
702.873-2700 - fax
info@housinghelpers-lv.com
www.housinghelpers-lv.com

Other Locations:
www.housinghelpers.com

• General Relocation Info
• Northwest / Summerlin
• Henderson / Green Valley
  
• Setting up your new home: utilities, postal service, HOAs, etc.
• Public and Private Schools
• News Sources for Las Vegas
• Other Resources/Parks & Recreation
• Other Links
  
  

General Relocation Info
Over 5,000 people are relocating to Las Vegas each month and for good reason. Las Vegas offers affordable housing, excellent schools and unlimited opportunities for entrepreneurs and people of all kinds and ages.

A few facts:

• The median price for existing homes sold in Las Vegas is still only about $235,000. This compares with the San Francisco Bay Area, where prices are at a high $622,000. Sources: Las Vegas Review Journal, February 20, 2005 and San Francisco Chronicle, June 2, 2005.
  
  
• At the same time, existing home owners are experiencing excellent appreciation rates of about 30% on average to as much as 56% in Zip code 89131 (Northwest Las Vegas). Source: Las Vegas Review Journal, February 20.2005.
  
  
• The per capita income for the city is $22,060 and the total population for the entire Las Vegas Valley, was about 2 million (April 2005). Click here to see this and other information about Las Vegas.
  
  
• Business owners are not subject to corporate income tax or franchise, inventory or unitary taxes. Residents pay no personal income tax. The minimal tax burden means that Nevadans can keep more of the money they earn.

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The Las Vegas Area:

The Las Vegas Valley consists of four major cities—Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson and Boulder City—each of which is in Clark County, Nevada's largest county. Boulder City is the only non-gaming town in the state.

• Las Vegas:
  - Southwest
  - Northwest / Summerlin
  - Northeast
  - Southeast
  
• North Las Vegas
  
• Henderson / Green Valley
• Boulder City

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Northwest/Summerlin
Summerlin is a 22,500-acre master-planned community, located Northwest of the strip and professionally managed by the Howard Hughes Corporation. It offers beautiful trails, parks and convenient shopping...all within 20 minutes from the strip. Red Rock National Park is just 20 minutes away as well. That's why it was rated America's best-selling master-planned community nine of the past ten years.

A recent article by the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported that Summerlin homes in the 89144 zip code had appreciated by 47%. This compares with an already great appreciation rate of 31% on average for the Las Vegas Valley as a whole.

The community is organized into 16 villages, each centered around its own major park or golf course and schools.

For more information:

Summerlin's Official Web Site
Map of Summerlin's Villages

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Henderson/Green Valley
Henderson is located just 7 miles from the Las Vegas Strip, and a mile from beautiful Lake Mead. It is one of America's fastest growing cities (U.S. Census) and is the second largest city in the State of Nevada.

A recent article by the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported that in Green Valley's 89074, 89052 and 89012 zip codes, homes had appreciated by 37-45%. This compares with an already great appreciation rate of 31% on average for the Las Vegas Valley as a whole.

For more information:

City of Henderson's Official Web Site

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Setting Up Your New Home
Even before you purchase or rent a place, you should consider things such as your utilities, transfering your mail and any dues and taxes associated with your new place. Here are a few steps to follow.

1. Forward your Mail - The U.S. Post Office has forms, both at any office and online, for you to conveniently change your address and have any mail forward to your new home.
2. Is your mailbox set-up? It may not be if your development is still under construction. In this case, contact the US Postal Service to find out when they will install a post box and start delivery. Meanwhile, you'll have to go into your local post office for your mail.
3. Contact the Utilities at least one week ahead of moving. And, if you own a house, be sure you're timely with your garbage service - if not, they could put a lien on your property.
4. Get homeowners insurance, if you're buying a home. Your mortgage company will require this, and you don't want to wait until the last minute to research and determine the best prices.
5. Find out about your homeowners association dues . When should you pay dues? Most likely your mortgage company will make the first payment for you, but you'll probably have to make payments yourself thereafter...again, to avoid any liens on your property.
6. Check your County Assessor records - The Clark County Assessor is in charge of taxes for your property. Your mortgage company will most likely pay your taxes for you, but you should always follow-up on this. You can always check your county tax status and amounts due at: http://trweb.co.clark.nv.us/
7. Contact the Clark County Treasurer - They manage any Special Improvement District (SID) taxes. This is billed to you twice each year, and typically your mortgage company does NOT pay for this after the initial signing.
8. Finally, don't forget to contact Housing Helpers to find that perfect house, rental or renter. We'll handle everything for you economically, professionally and quickly.

Helpful web resources:

• Clark County Assessor's Office
  500 S. Grand Central Parkway, 2nd Floor
  Las Vegas, NV 89155
  (702) 455-3882
  
  Property Account Inquiry - many people probably don't know this, but you can check on your taxes and property values at any time through this page. You just need your parcel number.
  
  
• Clark County Treasurer
  P.O. Box 98587
  Las Vegas, NV 89193
  (702) 796-0082
  
  
• U.S. Postal Service
  • Online Change of Address Form
  • Locate a Post Office by Address
    

Utility Phone Numbers:

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Public and Private Schools
There are more than 200 elementary, middle and senior high schools, plus numerous parochial and private schools in the Las Vegas Valley/Clark County.

Find out more about the schools available to you at:

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News Sources for Las Vegas

• Las Vegas Review Journal
• Las Vegas Sun

Other Resources/Parks & Recreations
Following is a list of web sites for business and other helpful resources:

• Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce - offers information, as well as membership to a great networking organization for newly relocated businesses and professionals.
• National Parks and Recreation - for Nevada
• Red Rock Canyon
• Mt. Charleston
• Lake Mead
• Map to Mt. Charleston, Red Rock Canyon and Lake Mead
• State of Nevada, Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation
• Las Vegas Zip Code Map

  See also: Other Links Page

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