The Campus for Hope Foundation recently unveiled more information surrounding its 900-bed Campus for Hope homeless shelter at West Charleston and South Jones Blvd. in Las Vegas, which is part of a larger master plan.
Current estimates peg the public-private partnership homeless shelter’s cost at roughly $200M. The project is a cooperative effort between the State of Nevada and the Campus for Hope Foundation. Overland Partners, Inc. is the design firm.
The announcement comes after a lawsuit against the project was dismissed. The plaintiffs argued the project would negatively impact property values and the “quality of life” of local residents. (NVBEX: Jan. 22, 2025; June 25, 2025; Nov. 8, 2025)
The campus is now expected to open in 2028. To address local concerns, the property will have 24-hour security, entry screenings and tight admission requirements.
Other features include a dining hall, gymnasium, medical center, security building, child development center, chapel, kennel, detox area, volunteer center, intake building, mall, transformational services and several residential buildings.
Metro Police are also considering constructing a substation on the campus to promote safety for both residents and locals.
Half of the $200M project is being funded via state funds approved during the 2023 legislative session. The remainder will be funded by the Foundation itself.
Once construction is completed, operational costs will be covered by the State, Clark County, the City of Las Vegas and the City of North Las Vegas. Annual operational costs are currently estimated to be $30M. The State will fund half of the yearly operational costs, while the cities will pay for the remaining $15M.
The shelter comes as homelessness in the region continues to rise substantially. Residents are expected to stay at the shelter for roughly nine months.
Project representatives said more public outreach meetings will occur in the coming months.
Construction will be carried out in phases. Also planned in the 50-acre master plan is a psychiatric hospital for criminal offenders with mental disorders. The State will construct and operate this facility.
