LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — By the end of this year, $183 million will be made available to home builders to help bring more affordable housing to the Las Vegas Valley.

The money is expected to help fund communities like Decatur Commons Family Apartments, where I met Valerie Hawkins. She has lived in this west valley affordable apartment complex for the past three years.

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“It’s a beautiful property," said Hawkins. "I have two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and I’m really loving it.”

Many of her neighbors tell me they agree.

“Coming here and moving to this property, I think it would work out great for a lot of families, not just myself," said

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