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Housing Resources

Finding safe, stable housing is essential for families to thrive. This page connects Nevada families with a variety of housing supports, including rental and utility assistance, emergency and transitional housing options, case management services, and shelter programs. Whether you are facing a housing crisis or planning for long-term stability, these resources are designed to help you access affordable housing, navigate available programs, and get the support you need to build a secure future for your family.

This is not a complete list of housing resources available in Nevada. Visit Nevada 211 or connect with your local Family Resource Center to receive additional support finding the housing resources that meet your needs.

Statewide Resources:
  • Find Housing - NVHousingSearch.org - is an online tool offered by the Nevada Housing Division to find affordable housing properties in Nevada, with filters for individuals with Section 8, who are Veterans, or low-income.
  • Down Payment Assistance - Home is Possible (HIP) For First-Time Homebuyers offers is a program of the Nevada Housing Division which provides interest-free down-payment assistance with competitive interest rates to give buyers more buying power. Must meet program requirements to qualify.

Clark County:

  • Affordable Housing - Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority offers several programs including vouchers (Section 8) and public housing programs for low-to-moderate-income families, individuals, seniors and persons with disabilities. 
  • Affordable Housing - Nevada HAND is a nonprofit organization that develops, owns, and manages affordable housing properties for low income seniors and working families in Clark County.
  • Case Management - Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada's Housing Navigation Center offers individualized case management to individuals, families, and those who are in need of resources for sustainable permanent housing.
  • Financial Assistance - HopeLink of Southern Nevada provides case management and financial assistance programs (when funds are available), as well as emergency shelter and supportive housing.

Washoe/Northern Nevada:

  • Affordable Housing - Reno Housing Authority (RHA) offers several programs including vouchers (Section 8) and public housing programs for low-to-moderate-income families, individuals, seniors and persons with disabilities.
  • Affordable Housing - Northern Nevada Community Housing is a nonprofit organization that develops, owns, and manages affordable housing properties in Washoe County and Carson City.
  • Case Management - Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada's St. Marguerite Support Services offers individualized case management to help families and individual meet basic needs, including housing.
  • Emergency Shelter - Our Place Shelter, operated by Volunteers of America, provides emergency shelter and supportive services for women and families experiencing homelessness in Reno. Located on a 20-acre campus, they offer a safe, secure environment where women, families, and senior women can access temporary housing while working toward permanent housing solutions.
  • Substance Use Residential - Step 2 operates the Redfield Residential Facility offering family-oriented services for women, including trauma-informed group and individual therapy, wraparound services, medial care referrals, child care assistance, and more.

Rural Nevada:

  • Affordable Housing - Nevada Rural Housing offers several programs including vouchers (Section 8) and public housing programs for low-to-moderate income families, individuals, seniors and persons with disabilities in all rural counties and rural areas of Clark and Washoe counties. 
  • Emergency Shelter & Transitional Housing - Friends in Service Helping (FISH) offers emergency shelter for individuals and families facing homelessness, as well as transitional housing for clients working toward long-term independence.
  • Down Payment Assistance, Home Rehabilitation & Weatherization - Rural Nevada Development Corporation's housing initiatives include down payment assistance, home rehabilitation, and weatherization to help homes become more energy efficient to ensure that low- and moderate-income families can access safe and healthy housing.
  • Affordable Housing (Elko) - Vitality Unlimited is a behavioral healthcare, housing and community service organization. Their affordable housing program for families include one multi-family unit and several modular homes.

 


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