What New Housing Developments and Master-Planned Communities Are Being Built in Reno Nevada in 2026

Population Growth and Land Supply

Reno's construction pipeline is large because demand has consistently outpaced supply since the mid-2010s. The Truckee Meadows region, which includes Reno, Sparks, and the surrounding unincorporated Washoe County areas, has absorbed tens of thousands of new residents over the past decade, driven in large part by technology and logistics companies relocating to the area and by workers priced out of the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento. The resulting pressure on housing inventory pushed builders to activate land parcels that had been sitting in various stages of entitlement for years.

Washoe County has land available to the north, south, and east of the city core, and those corridors are where most of the large-scale master-planned activity is concentrated in 2026. The city of Reno proper has also seen more infill activity, particularly along the Virginia Street corridor and near the University of Nevada campus, where attached townhomes and small-lot single-family homes have replaced older commercial parcels.

What Types of Homes Are Being Built

The 2026 pipeline covers a wide range of product types. Entry-level attached townhomes in the high $300,000s sit alongside single-family detached homes in the $500,000 to $700,000 range, and luxury production homes in master-planned communities that can push past $900,000 or more with upgrades. There is also a growing segment of age-targeted (55-plus) communities in the southwest Reno area, though builders market these based on amenity packages rather than by restricting who can live there.

Lot sizes vary considerably by location. Infill townhomes typically sit on shared-wall lots with minimal private yard space. Single-family homes in master-planned communities generally offer lots ranging from about 4,500 square feet to 8,500 square feet. Custom and semi-custom lots on the outer edges of the metro, particularly in the foothills west of town or in the Palomino Valley area, can reach one to five acres.

2. Major Master-Planned Communities Taking Shape in 2026

Several large-scale communities are either actively selling or opening new phases in 2026. These are not small subdivisions; they are planned communities with dedicated amenity packages, internal trail systems, and in some cases their own commercial pads. Here is where the most significant activity is concentrated.

Quilici by Toll Brothers

Quilici is one of the most talked-about new master-planned communities to open in the Reno area in 2026. Developed by Toll Brothers, Quilici is located in northwest Reno and represents one of the larger single-builder commitments to the market in recent years. The community is now open for sale, according to a formal announcement from Toll Brothers, and offers multiple home collections ranging from approximately 1,800 to over 3,500 square feet.

Toll Brothers is known for its design studio upgrade process, which means the base price you see advertised is often meaningfully different from what buyers end up spending once they select flooring, cabinetry, and structural options. Base pricing at Quilici starts in the mid-$500,000s and can move well past $800,000 depending on the collection and options selected. The community sits within a reasonable drive of both Interstate 80 and US-395, which are Reno's two primary commute arteries. For more detail on the Quilici announcement, Toll Brothers' official press release covers the specifics of what is included in the community plan.

North Valleys Growth Corridor

The North Valleys area, which includes the Stead, Lemmon Valley, and Golden Valley communities north of central Reno, has seen consistent builder activity over the past several years and that continues in 2026. This corridor attracts buyers looking for newer construction at lower price points than south Reno or northwest Reno typically offer. Homes here generally run from the upper $300,000s to the mid-$500,000s for single-family detached product, depending on square footage and builder.

The tradeoff in the North Valleys is commute time. Depending on traffic, the drive from Stead to downtown Reno runs roughly 20 to 30 minutes via US-395 north. Buyers who work at the Tesla Gigafactory in Sparks or at one of the distribution centers near the Stead Airport industrial area may find the location practical. The area also connects to the Pyramid Lake Highway, which provides access to Pyramid Lake, one of the region's most distinctive natural features.

South Reno and the Spanish Springs Area

South Reno remains one of the most active new construction zones in the metro, with builder activity concentrated around the Double Diamond area, Damonte Ranch, and the newer parcels further south toward the Mount Rose Highway corridor. Homes in south Reno new construction communities typically start in the low $500,000s for smaller plans and can reach $1 million or more for larger homes with mountain views and premium lots. The proximity to the Mount Rose ski resort, roughly 22 miles from south Reno, and the views of the Sierra Nevada make this corridor attractive to buyers who want access to outdoor recreation year-round.

If you are already researching south Reno as a place to land, the South Meadows neighborhood sits within this broader corridor and has its own distinct character. You can read a detailed breakdown of what it is like to live there in this overview of the South Meadows neighborhood, which covers the area's housing stock, amenities, and commute patterns.

Spanish Springs, technically within Sparks city limits but considered part of the broader Truckee Meadows market, also has active new construction in 2026. Builders are developing parcels on the eastern and northern edges of the Spanish Springs Valley. Pricing here is generally more accessible than south Reno, with single-family homes starting in the low-to-mid $400,000s. The Spanish Springs area is roughly 15 to 20 minutes from downtown Reno via I-80 and offers access to the Sparks Marina and the regional trail network.

3. Builders Currently Active in the Reno Market

Knowing which builders are operating in Reno in 2026 helps buyers compare product quality, warranty terms, and community design before committing to a specific development. For a broader look at active builders and their communities, NewHomeSource currently lists over 70 active new construction communities in the Reno area, which gives a useful snapshot of the full scope of what is available.

National Builders With Reno Communities

Several of the country's largest homebuilders have active communities in the Reno metro in 2026. Toll Brothers, as noted above, is building at Quilici in northwest Reno. Lennar has maintained a consistent presence in the market with communities in south Reno and the North Valleys, offering homes across multiple price tiers including some with their Everything's Included package, which bundles upgrades into the base price rather than selling them separately through a design center. KB Home has also been active in the market, typically at more accessible price points in the $400,000 to $550,000 range.

D.R. Horton, the country's largest homebuilder by volume, has communities in the Sparks and North Valleys corridors targeting buyers looking for entry-level new construction. Their Express Homes line, aimed at buyers in the $350,000 to $450,000 range, has been one of the more accessible options for first-time buyers entering the new construction market in the Truckee Meadows. Taylor Morrison and Woodside Homes round out the national builder presence, with communities primarily in south Reno and the Damonte Ranch area.

Regional and Semi-Custom Builders

Beyond the national builders, the Reno market has a number of regional builders who offer more customization and smaller community footprints. Companies like Ryder Homes have been building in northern Nevada for decades and are known for production homes with more flexibility in floor plan selection than the large nationals typically allow. Syncon Homes and Hayson Homes also operate in the market, often on smaller infill parcels or in communities with fewer than 100 total lots.

Semi-custom and custom builders are more concentrated in the higher-end segments of the market, particularly on larger lots in the foothills west of Reno near the Caughlin Ranch and Somersett areas, or on rural parcels further out in Washoe Valley and Palomino Valley. These projects typically start at $800,000 and move into the millions depending on lot size, finish level, and square footage.

4. What Buyers Should Understand Before Purchasing New Construction

Buying new construction in Reno in 2026 is a fundamentally different process than buying a resale home, and the differences matter in ways that are not always obvious to first-time new construction buyers. Understanding those differences before you walk into a builder's sales office can save you real money and prevent some frustrating surprises.

Builder Contracts Are Not the Same as Resale Contracts

Builder purchase agreements are written by the builder's legal team to protect the builder, not the buyer. They often include provisions that allow the builder to extend the closing date by 30 to 90 days without penalty, restrict your ability to back out without losing your earnest money deposit, and limit what the builder is responsible for if construction defects appear after closing. Resale contracts in Nevada are negotiated using standard forms that are more balanced. Builder contracts are not.

Having a buyer's agent who is familiar with new construction contracts review the agreement before you sign is one of the most practical steps you can take. The builder's on-site sales agent works for the builder. Your agent works for you, and in most cases the builder pays your agent's commission, so there is no cost to you for having representation.

Pricing, Incentives, and What Is Actually Negotiable

Builder pricing in Reno in 2026 is generally firm on the base price but more flexible on incentives, particularly when a builder is trying to move inventory in a specific phase. Common incentives include closing cost credits ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 or more, interest rate buydowns through the builder's preferred lender, design center credits that let you apply a dollar amount toward upgrades, and lot premium reductions on less desirable lots within a community.

The catch with builder incentives is that they are often tied to using the builder's preferred lender. That is not automatically a bad deal, but you should get a competing quote from an outside lender before committing to the builder's financing. Sometimes the preferred lender's rate is genuinely competitive; sometimes it is not. Comparing both gives you the information to make the right call.

Timing, Phases, and Price Escalation

Master-planned communities in Reno are typically built and sold in phases, and prices almost always increase as each new phase opens. Buyers who get into Phase 1 of a community often see their home appreciate in value by the time Phase 3 or Phase 4 opens, simply because the builder has raised prices on comparable plans. The tradeoff is that early phases sometimes lack finished amenities, completed landscaping, and the surrounding retail and services that make a community feel complete.

Construction timelines in 2026 have generally stabilized compared to the supply chain disruptions of 2021 through 2023, but delays still happen. Most production builders in Reno are quoting 6 to 10 month build times for spec homes and 8 to 14 months for to-be-built homes, depending on the plan and the current backlog at that community. If you have a firm move-in deadline, a spec home (one that is already under construction or complete) is a more reliable path than signing a contract on a dirt lot.

5. How New Construction Affects the Broader Reno Market

The volume of new housing developments being built in Reno Nevada in 2026 has real implications for buyers and sellers of existing homes. Understanding those dynamics helps both groups make more informed decisions.

Inventory and Competition With Resale Homes

New construction adds to the overall supply of homes available in the Reno market, which creates more options for buyers and more competition for sellers of existing homes. In neighborhoods directly adjacent to active new construction communities, resale sellers sometimes find that buyers compare their home unfavorably to a new build at a similar price, particularly when the new home comes with builder incentives and a warranty. This dynamic is most pronounced in south Reno and the North Valleys, where new construction inventory is highest.

For buyers, the presence of new construction gives you a genuine alternative if resale inventory is thin or overpriced. Knowing how long resale homes are sitting on the market before going under contract gives you useful context for how competitive the overall market is right now. You can find that data in this breakdown of current days on market in Reno, which is updated regularly.

Property Taxes on New Construction

Property taxes on new construction homes in Nevada can be a source of confusion for buyers, particularly those relocating from states with different assessment systems. Nevada uses a taxable value system based on replacement cost minus depreciation, not the purchase price, and new homes are assessed at the time of construction completion. The result is that your first year's property tax bill may be based on a partial-year assessment, and the full-year bill that follows can be higher than buyers expect.

Nevada also caps annual property tax increases at 3 percent for owner-occupied primary residences under the abatement program, which provides meaningful long-term predictability once you are established in the home. For a full explanation of how Reno property taxes are calculated and what new construction buyers should budget for, see this detailed guide to Reno Nevada property taxes.

Many new construction communities in Reno also sit within special districts that carry additional assessments on top of the base property tax rate. These are sometimes called General Improvement Districts or Community Facilities Districts, and they fund infrastructure like roads, water lines, and parks within the development. The annual cost can range from a few hundred dollars to over $1,000 per year depending on the district. Always ask the builder's sales agent to provide a full breakdown of all taxes and assessments before you sign.

If you want to understand where new construction prices sit relative to the broader Reno resale market, this current look at average home prices in Reno Nevada provides useful context for comparing new and existing home values across different parts of the city.