Affordable Housing in Las Vegas, NV

This page collects the specific programs, agencies, phone numbers, and rules that apply in Las Vegas and Clark County — not generic Section 8 advice. Two things to know up front: SNRHA opened PBV, Public Housing, and LIHTC waitlists on January 26, 2026 (the first major opening in a while), and Nevada's AB 218 (2017) made source-of-income discrimination illegal statewide — a Las Vegas landlord cannot refuse your voucher. The named resources below are where to start.

Emergency Help Tonight in Las Vegas

If you need a safe place to sleep tonight or are facing an imminent eviction, these are the local resources to contact first:

• Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada — Men's Crisis Intervention Shelter — large emergency shelter for men at 1501 Las Vegas Blvd North. (702) 383-1818. catholiccharities.com
• The Shade Tree — emergency shelter for women, children, and pets fleeing crisis or homelessness. (702) 385-0072. theshadetree.org
• HELP of Southern Nevada — emergency assistance, rapid rehousing, and shelter referrals. helpsonv.org
• Salvation Army Las Vegas — emergency shelter for men, women, and families at the Owens Campus and other locations
• US VETS — Las Vegas — emergency and transitional housing specifically for veterans experiencing homelessness
• WestCare Nevada — Community Triage Center for behavioral health crises; emergency stabilization and shelter referrals
• Safe Nest — domestic violence shelter and 24-hour crisis line: (702) 646-4981. Bilingual advocates
• Las Vegas Rescue Mission — emergency shelter and addiction recovery for men and women
• Southern Nevada Continuum of Care — Coordinated Entry — central intake operated by Clark County Social Service. Call 211 to start
• 211 Nevada — free 24/7 information line for shelters, food, financial assistance, and social services

For a full walkthrough of finding shelter the first night, see our emergency housing tonight guide.

Section 8 in Las Vegas: SNRHA Status and How to Apply

Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers in Las Vegas are administered by the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority (SNRHA), the combined PHA for Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Clark County. Current status (May 2026):

• SNRHA opened waitlists on January 26, 2026 for PBV, Public Housing, and LIHTC properties. The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) tenant-based list is currently closed, but Project-Based Voucher (PBV), Public Housing, and LIHTC site-specific lists opened in early 2026 — this is the most accessible path right now. Check snvrha.org for which specific properties are currently accepting applications
• SNRHA does not provide immediate or emergency housing — for tonight, use the shelter resources above
• Eligibility: income-qualified prior to becoming a resident. Income limits follow HUD definitions for the Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise Metro area
• Project-Based Voucher (PBV) — tied to specific properties; some Brown, Duncan, and other communities had openings in early 2026
• RAD-converted properties in Las Vegas operate similarly to PBV — apply by property
• Other special programs: Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV), HUD-VASH for veterans, Mainstream vouchers for non-elderly people with disabilities — separate referral processes
• Apply to neighboring authorities too: Reno Housing Authority, Carson City HA, Nevada Rural Housing, and the Nevada Housing Division statewide programs run separate lists
• Status check: call SNRHA at (702) 477-3100. TDD users dial 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-5833

For the national application process, see our step-by-step Section 8 guide and how to find your PHA.

Emergency Rental Assistance in Las Vegas (Named Programs)

If you're behind on rent or can't pay this month, these are the local programs currently operating in Las Vegas. Funding shifts month to month — always call to confirm current availability:

• Clark County Social Service — CHAP (Clark County Homeless Assistance Program) — county-administered emergency rental, utility, and homelessness prevention assistance. clarkcountynv.gov/social_service
• HELP of Southern Nevada — major emergency rental and utility assistance provider, plus rapid rehousing and case management. (702) 369-HELP (4357). helpsonv.org
• HopeLink of Southern Nevada — emergency rental, utility, and homelessness prevention for Henderson and southeast Las Vegas. link2hope.org
• Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada — Migration and Refugee Services / Crisis Services — emergency financial assistance, food, immigration legal services, and case management. Spanish-language services available
• Salvation Army of Southern Nevada — eviction prevention assistance and utility help at the Owens Campus and other locations
• St. Vincent de Paul Society of Southern Nevada — one-time emergency rental and utility help through local parish conferences
• Lutheran Social Services of Nevada — emergency financial assistance and shelter referrals
• Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada — Civil Law Self-Help Center — free legal help for tenants facing eviction. Located in the Regional Justice Center downtown. lacsn.org
• Nevada Legal Services — free statewide legal help for low-income tenants

The Nevada CARES Housing Assistance Program (CHAP) federal funds have ended

The federal pandemic Emergency Rental Assistance funds that flowed through Nevada's CHAP and the state's Housing Division have closed. CHAP continues through Clark County Social Service with local funding, but at lower levels than during the pandemic. Don't waste time on old state 2021–2023 portals — apply through Clark County Social Service directly.

Utility assistance: Energy Assistance Program

Nevada's LIHEAP equivalent is the Energy Assistance Program (EAP), administered by the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services. Apply through the Access Nevada portal or by calling 211. Cooling assistance is critical in summer desert heat.

Tenant Rights in Las Vegas & Nevada

Nevada has stronger tenant protections than some neighboring Mountain West states — and AB 218 made voucher discrimination illegal statewide:

• Source-of-income protection is the law statewide (Nevada AB 218, 2017): NRS 118.100 makes it illegal in Nevada for a landlord to refuse a tenant based on lawful source of income — including Section 8 vouchers, Social Security, child support, and other government assistance. If a Las Vegas landlord tells you they "don't take Section 8," file a complaint with the Nevada Equal Rights Commission (NERC)
• 7-day notice for nonpayment (NRS 40.253). Nevada's eviction process moves fast — once you receive a 7-day Pay or Quit notice, contact Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada immediately
• 5-day No-Cause notice eliminated for many tenants: Nevada has been gradually limiting the use of 30-day no-cause notices after specific tenancy lengths. Verify the current rules; some no-fault evictions require longer notice
• 30-day notice for month-to-month termination from either party (NRS 40.251)
• Security deposit cap: Nevada caps the deposit at 3 months' rent (NRS 118A.242). Must be returned within 30 days of move-out with itemized deductions
• Warranty of habitability: NRS 118A.290 requires landlords to keep the unit in habitable condition, including working plumbing, heat, hot water, and electrical. NRS 118A.355 lays out tenant remedies for failure to repair
• Retaliatory eviction is illegal under NRS 118A.510 if the landlord acts in response to tenant complaints or organizing within 6 months
• Self-help eviction is illegal: NRS 118A.480 prohibits lockouts, utility shutoffs, and removal of belongings. The landlord must use the Justice Court summary eviction process
• Fair housing: Nevada's Fair Housing Law protects more classes than federal law — including source of income (under AB 218), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, and ancestry

For free legal help: Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada — Civil Law Self-Help Center (Regional Justice Center) and Nevada Legal Services. For state-level details, see our Nevada housing resources. If you experience discrimination, see how to file a housing discrimination complaint.

Other Housing Programs in Las Vegas

• Public housing: SNRHA owns public-housing communities across Las Vegas and Clark County. Application is separate from Section 8 — site-specific lists opened January 26, 2026
• LIHTC (Tax Credit): Las Vegas has substantial LIHTC inventory, including SNRHA-affiliated LIHTC site-specific lists that opened January 2026. Search HUD's LIHTC database for properties in Clark County. See how to find LIHTC housing
• HUD-VASH (veterans): combines a voucher with VA case management. Las Vegas-area veterans are referred through the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System. See how to apply for HUD-VASH
• Rapid Rehousing & Permanent Supportive Housing — coordinated through the Southern Nevada CoC. Access via 211 or Coordinated Entry
• Nevada Housing Division — Home Means Nevada — statewide homebuyer assistance, down-payment programs, and rental development. housing.nv.gov
• HUD-approved housing counseling: find a counselor through the HUD counselor locator — Financial Guidance Center and Chicanos Por La Causa cover the Las Vegas area

Next Steps

Not sure which program is right for you? Our Where to Start tool asks a few quick questions about your situation — emergency vs. long-term, family vs. individual, employed vs. on benefits — and routes you to the right combination of programs. It takes about two minutes.

SNRHA's January 2026 PBV / Public Housing / LIHTC openings are your best shot at affordable housing right now — apply at snvrha.org. If a landlord told you "no Section 8," file a complaint with the Nevada Equal Rights Commission — AB 218 makes that refusal illegal. If you got a 7-day pay-or-quit notice, contact Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada immediately.