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Section 8 and public housing · Nevada

Housing Authorities in Nevada

Nevada has 3 public housing agencies. 3 of them hand out Section 8 vouchers (17,796 in total) and 2 manage public housing (2,314 units). Find the one for your city or county below, with its phone number and address.

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Largest housing authorities in Nevada

AgencyCitySection 8 vouchersPublic housing units
Southern Nevada Regional Housing AuthorityLas Vegas12,7791,800
City of Reno Housing AuthorityReno3,319514
Nevada Rural Hsg AuthCarson City1,6980

All housing authorities in Nevada by city

Sorted by the city where each agency has its office. Most agencies serve their city or county; regional and state agencies cover wider areas.

C

Nevada Rural Hsg Auth

Carson City, Carson City County · Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only

  • Phone(775) 887-1795
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address3695 Desatoya Dr, Carson City, NV 89701 · Directions
  • Vouchers1,698 Section 8 vouchers, 1,016 in use
  • Income limitSection 8: $36,000 for 1 person, $51,400 for a family of 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,131 for 1 bedroom, $1,453 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

To apply, call (775) 887-1795 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code NV905.

L

Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority

Las Vegas, Clark County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(702) 477-3100
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address340 N 11th St, Las Vegas, NV 89101 · Directions
  • Vouchers12,779 Section 8 vouchers, 11,867 in use
  • Public housing1,800 units, 1,636 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $36,950 for 1 person, $52,750 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $84,400 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,435 for 1 bedroom, $1,686 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

To apply, call (702) 477-3100 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code NV018.

R

City of Reno Housing Authority

Reno, Washoe County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(775) 329-3630
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address1525 E 9th St, Reno, NV 89512 · Directions
  • Vouchers3,319 Section 8 vouchers, 2,665 in use
  • Public housing514 units, 430 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $40,900 for 1 person, $58,400 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $93,450 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,460 for 1 bedroom, $1,837 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (775) 329-3630 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code NV001.

Contact details as reported to HUD; income limits are HUD FY2026 for each agency's county and rents are FY2027 Fair Market Rents. Check your eligibility.

Frequently asked questions

How many housing authorities are there in Nevada?

HUD lists 3 public housing agencies in Nevada: 3 administer Section 8 vouchers and 2 manage public housing. Together they have 2,314 public housing units and 17,796 Housing Choice Vouchers.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Nevada?

You apply at a local housing authority, not with HUD or the state. Find the agencies that serve your city or county in the list on this page, check if their waiting list is open and submit a pre-application. You can apply to several agencies at once.

Which is the largest housing authority in Nevada?

Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority, with 1,800 public housing units and 12,779 Section 8 vouchers according to HUD.

Can I apply to a housing authority in a different city of Nevada?

Yes. You can apply to any agency, but many give preference to people who live or work in their area. After 12 months with a voucher you can usually move it to another area (portability).

Before you apply

How to apply for Section 8Step by step, from finding your agency to the briefing.Section 8 waiting listsHow lists open, preferences and how to check your status.Section 8 eligibility requirementsIncome, citizenship, background and household rules.Documents you need to applyThe checklist housing authorities ask for.

Other states

Source: HUD Public Housing Authorities dataset, updated October 6, 2026. Phone numbers and emails are the ones each agency reports to HUD.