How many housing & financial resources are in Nevada?

Women's Corner tracks 15 housing & financial resources for women in Nevada.

Are housing & financial resources in Nevada free?

15 of the 15 listed housing & financial resources in Nevada are explicitly free or low-cost.

Which cities in Nevada have housing & financial resources?

Listings span cities including Las Vegas, Reno.

What are some examples of housing & financial resources in Nevada?

Featured entries include Nevada Housing Division, Clark County Social Service — Housing Assistance, Nevada HAND, HELP of Southern Nevada — Housing, Washoe County Human Services — Housing.

Do these listings include phone numbers?

7 of 15 Nevada housing & financial listings include phone numbers.

How long is the Section 8 waitlist?

It varies wildly — a few months in smaller markets, 5+ years in cities like LA, NYC, and DC. Apply to multiple Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) in your region. PHAs give preference to families with children, domestic violence survivors, veterans, and homeless applicants — make sure you check every preference box you qualify for.

211 is a free, 24/7 nationwide referral line run by United Way. Call or text 211 to reach a live specialist who connects you to local rent assistance, utility help, food, childcare, transportation, and emergency funds. They know the small local funds Google won't show you. Always start here in a financial emergency.

Can I get TANF as a single mother?

Yes — TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) is the main cash assistance program for low-income parents with minor children. Apply through your state's Department of Human/Social Services. Benefits, time limits, and work requirements vary by state. You can receive TANF and SNAP, Medicaid, WIC, and childcare assistance simultaneously.

What if I'm being evicted?

Call 211 and your local legal aid office the same day you're served — most states have Emergency Rental Assistance programs through the LIHEAP/ERA pipeline that can pay back rent. You have the right to a court hearing before eviction — don't move out before the hearing. DV survivors have additional protections under VAWA that block eviction based on the abuse.

Best Housing & Financial in Nevada — 15 resources

About Housing & Financial for Women

Housing and financial assistance for women combines federal programs (HUD, TANF, SNAP, LIHEAP) with state and local efforts. Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and public housing are administered by local Public Housing Authorities (PHAs), with VAWA giving survivors of domestic violence priority and emergency transfer rights. Emergency shelter and rapid rehousing run through HUD's Continuum of Care and Coordinated Entry. Mothers with custodial children typically qualify for TANF cash assistance and family-priority housing. Community action agencies and 211 lines coordinate utility help, emergency funds, and rent assistance. This directory covers PHAs, shelter systems, 211 referral lines, and community action agencies.

Housing & Financial in Nevada

Nevada family courts handle divorce, custody, and support, with Clark County (Las Vegas) operating the state's largest family court. The Child Support Enforcement Program operates under DWSS. Las Vegas, Henderson, Reno, and North Las Vegas are the major metros. Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, Washoe Legal Services, and the Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence serve women.

15 Resources

1. Nevada Housing Division — Free

State housing agency at 3300 W Sahara Ave in Las Vegas administering first-time-homebuyer programs (Home Is Possible, Home At Last) and the Housing Choice Voucher waiting lists. Mothers can call 702-486-7220 to ask which down-payment-assistance programs they pre-qualify for and how to apply through a participating Nevada lender.

702-486-7220 · 3300 W Sahara Ave Suite 300, Las Vegas, NV 89102 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

2. Clark County Social Service — Housing Assistance — Free

Clark County Social Service at 1600 Pinto Ln in Las Vegas administers emergency rental assistance, eviction-prevention funds, and ongoing housing programs for Clark County residents at or below 50% of area median income. Call 702-455-4270 early in the morning to reach an intake worker — phone lines fill quickly. Bring proof of income and an eviction notice if one has been served.

702-455-4270 · 1600 Pinto Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89106 · Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:30pm · Visit Website

3. Nevada HAND — Free

Nevada HAND at 3110 Polaris Ave in Las Vegas is Nevada's largest nonprofit affordable-housing developer, owning and managing thousands of low-income tax-credit apartments across Clark County and Washoe. Many properties prioritize families and seniors. Call 702-739-5588 to ask which properties have open waiting lists and what income limits apply.

702-739-5588 · 3110 Polaris Ave Suite 10, Las Vegas, NV 89102 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

4. HELP of Southern Nevada — Housing — Free

HELP of Southern Nevada at 1640 E Flamingo Rd in Las Vegas operates housing programs ranging from emergency rental assistance to rapid rehousing and permanent supportive housing for families exiting homelessness. Their Shannon West Homeless Youth Center serves transition-age young women. Call 702-369-4357 for intake screening; bring photo ID and any eviction or shut-off paperwork.

702-369-4357 · 1640 E Flamingo Rd Suite 100, Las Vegas, NV 89119 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

5. Washoe County Human Services — Housing — Free

Washoe County Human Services Agency at 350 S Center St in Reno administers the Continuum of Care, emergency rental assistance, and homeless prevention funds for Reno, Sparks, and unincorporated Washoe County. Call 775-328-2700 for the housing-line intake worker; bring photo ID and proof of recent income.

775-328-2700 · 350 S Center St Suite 430, Reno, NV 89501 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

6. Salvation Army — Southern Nevada Housing — Free

Salvation Army Southern Nevada at 35 W Owens Ave in North Las Vegas runs the Owens Avenue Campus emergency shelter and transitional housing for women and families, plus rapid-rehousing and Pathway of Hope case management. Call 702-870-4430 to ask about current intake hours and which programs have openings tonight.

702-870-4430 · 35 W Owens Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89030 · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · Visit Website

7. Northern Nevada HOPES — Housing Support — Free

Northern Nevada HOPES at 580 W 5th St in Reno is a federally qualified health center that also operates supportive housing (Hope Springs micro-home community) for chronically homeless adults including women with serious mental illness or HIV. Call 775-786-4673 to be screened for medical-respite, permanent supportive housing, or housing-first programs.

775-786-4673 · 580 W 5th St, Reno, NV 89503 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

8. HUD.gov — Find Local Office — Free

HUD's site connects Nevada renters to the Las Vegas Field Office, Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher waiting lists, fair-housing complaints, and Continuum of Care HMIS data. Useful when you want to file a fair-housing complaint or verify a Nevada landlord's federal compliance status.

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9. HUD Homeless Resources — Free

HUD's Continuum of Care directory connects Nevada women to the Southern Nevada Homelessness Continuum of Care (Clark County) or the Reno Area Continuum of Care for Washoe — entry points for coordinated entry into emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, and permanent supportive housing.

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10. LIHEAP — Energy Assistance — Free

LIHEAP funding in Nevada is administered through DWSS and the Nevada Energy Assistance Program, helping low-income mothers cover NV Energy and Southwest Gas bills, especially during summer cooling-season emergencies when Las Vegas heat is dangerous. Apply through Access Nevada or call your local welfare office.

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11. Salvation Army — Find Help — Free

Salvation Army operates corps locations in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Reno, Carson City, and Elko providing emergency rent, utility, food, and transitional-housing assistance. National locator confirms each Nevada corps' walk-in hours and what documentation to bring.

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12. Catholic Charities USA — Free

Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada (Las Vegas) and Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada (Reno) provide emergency rental, food, and family-support assistance regardless of religion. National site confirms current Nevada office locations and Spanish-language intake hours.

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13. United Way Worldwide — Free

United Way of Southern Nevada and United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra fund local 211 referral lines, financial-coaching programs, and emergency rental assistance pools. National site links to each Nevada affiliate's current relief funds and donation pages.

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14. Habitat for Humanity — Free

Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas and Habitat for Humanity Truckee-Tahoe / Reno build affordable single-family homes for low-income Nevada mothers willing to invest sweat-equity hours. Site links to each Nevada affiliate's current application windows and homeownership-readiness classes.

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15. Family Promise — Free

Family Promise of Las Vegas and Family Promise of the Truckee Meadows in Reno coordinate networks of congregations and shelters offering temporary housing and intensive case management to families with children — useful for Nevada mothers who don't fit traditional shelter models.

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Frequently Asked

How many housing & financial resources are in Nevada?: Women's Corner tracks 15 housing & financial resources for women in Nevada.
Are housing & financial resources in Nevada free?: 15 of the 15 listed housing & financial resources in Nevada are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in Nevada have housing & financial resources?: Listings span cities including Las Vegas, Reno.
What are some examples of housing & financial resources in Nevada?: Featured entries include Nevada Housing Division, Clark County Social Service — Housing Assistance, Nevada HAND, HELP of Southern Nevada — Housing, Washoe County Human Services — Housing.
Do these listings include phone numbers?: 7 of 15 Nevada housing & financial listings include phone numbers.
How long is the Section 8 waitlist?: It varies wildly — a few months in smaller markets, 5+ years in cities like LA, NYC, and DC. Apply to multiple Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) in your region. PHAs give preference to families with children, domestic violence survivors, veterans, and homeless applicants — make sure you check every preference box you qualify for.
What does 211 do?: 211 is a free, 24/7 nationwide referral line run by United Way. Call or text 211 to reach a live specialist who connects you to local rent assistance, utility help, food, childcare, transportation, and emergency funds. They know the small local funds Google won't show you. Always start here in a financial emergency.
Can I get TANF as a single mother?: Yes — TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) is the main cash assistance program for low-income parents with minor children. Apply through your state's Department of Human/Social Services. Benefits, time limits, and work requirements vary by state. You can receive TANF and SNAP, Medicaid, WIC, and childcare assistance simultaneously.
What if I'm being evicted?: Call 211 and your local legal aid office the same day you're served — most states have Emergency Rental Assistance programs through the LIHEAP/ERA pipeline that can pay back rent. You have the right to a court hearing before eviction — don't move out before the hearing. DV survivors have additional protections under VAWA that block eviction based on the abuse.