Section 8 housing in Nevada
3 housing authorities in Nevada run Section 8 programs. You apply to the one that covers the area where you want to live — call before you go, since many keep their waiting lists closed for long stretches.
- 3 housing authorities
- 65 HUD-assisted properties
- 3,958 subsidized apartments
- 12 cities with listings
Cities in Nevada
Each city page lists the HUD-assisted apartment buildings there — the ones where the subsidy is attached to the unit, so you apply at the property itself.
- Las Vegas
- Reno
- Carson City
- Henderson
- North las Vegas
- Elko
- Winnemucca
- Battle Mountain
- Boulder City
- Caliente
- Fallon
- Yerington
Where to apply in Nevada
These are the offices that accept Section 8 (Housing Choice Voucher) applications. Ask two questions when you call: is the waiting list open, and do you have a local residency preference?
| Housing authority | Where | Contact | Section 8 units reported to HUD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority HUD code NV018 · Combined | 340 N 11th St, Las Vegas, NV 89101 | (702) 477-3100 [email protected] | 12,743 |
| City of Reno Housing Authority HUD code NV001 · Combined | 1525 E 9th St, Reno, NV 89512 | (775) 329-3630 [email protected] | 3,311 |
| Nevada Rural Hsg Auth HUD code NV905 · Section 8 | 3695 Desatoya Dr, Carson City, NV 89701 | (775) 887-1795 [email protected] | 1,698 |
Contact details as published by HUD. Phone numbers change — if one is wrong, tell us and we will check it.
Waiting list closed?
That is common, and it is not the end of the road. You can apply to any housing authority whose list is open, not only the one where you live now — and the HUD-assisted properties above keep their own separate waiting lists.