Las Vegas, NV Low Income Housing Guide
Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Las Vegas, NV
How do I qualify for low income housing in Las Vegas, NV?To qualify for low income housing in Nevada, you must meet the following income requirements:
Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.
You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).
You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.
In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:
- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.
Types of Low Income Housing in Las Vegas, NV
There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Las Vegas, NV, including:- Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
- Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
- Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
- Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
- Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.
In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Las Vegas, NV. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.
PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.
We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.
HUD Fair Market Rent For Las Vegas, Nevada - Clark County
Studio Apartments
$1,212
One Bedroom Apartments
$1,457
Two Bedroom Apartments
$2,071
Three Bedroom Apartments
$2,464
List of Low Income Housing in or near Las Vegas, NV
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CCIG- Arthur McCants Manor Public Housing - Las Vegas
800 North Eastern Ave
Las Vegas, NV - 89101
(702) 643-5429
Clark County
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Arthur McCants Manor - Las Vegas
800 N Eastern Ave
Las Vegas, NV - 89101
(702) 649-5429
Clark County
Section 8 apartment
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Gray Plunkett Jydstrup Senior Living - Las Vegas
2701 Clark Towers Court
Las Vegas, NV - 89102
(702) 871-9092
Clark County
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Stella Fleming Towers - Las Vegas
400 South Brush Street
Las Vegas, NV - 89107
(702) 878-5398
Clark County
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Sunrise Gardens Apartments - Las Vegas
3601 El Conlon Avenue
Las Vegas, NV - 89102
(702) 873-3335
Clark County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): 363.00
465
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): water, trash, sewage and electricity in the common areas. renter pays for electricity in their individual units.
Yes
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Walker House Apartments - Las Vegas
2700 South Valley View Drive
Las Vegas, NV - 89102
(702) 871-4406
Clark County
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Tonopah Lamb Senior Housing, - Las Vegas
1841 North Lamb Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV - 89115
(651) 645-7271
Clark County
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Westcliff Heights - Las Vegas
8206 Silver Sky Drive
Las Vegas, NV - 89145
(702) 410-2757
Clark County
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Sierra Pointe Apartments - Las Vegas
1064 Sierra Vista Drive
Las Vegas, NV - 89109
(702) 796-6138
Clark County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): It's bases on your income
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Water and sewage
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Section 8 apartment
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St. Vincent Apartments - Las Vegas
1521 Las Vegas Blvd North
Las Vegas, NV - 89101
702-366-2090
Clark County
Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): All but electric
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Housing Authority of the County of Clark - Las Vegas
5390 E Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV - 89122
(702)451-8041
Clark County
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Escondido Apartments - Las Vegas
5258 S Maryland Pky
Las Vegas, NV - 89119
702-736-6900
Clark County
Section 8 apartment
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Section 8 apartment
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Granada Apartments - Las Vegas
304 W. Cleveland Avenue
Las Vegas, NV - 89102
702-454-2561
Clark County
Section 8 apartment
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Section 8 apartment
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Baltimore Gardens Apartments - Las Vegas
316 West Baltimore Ave
Las Vegas, NV - 89102
702-454-2561
Clark County
Section 8 apartment
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Section 8 apartment
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Bledsoe Lane Supportive Housing - Las Vegas
2306 Bledsoe Lane
Las Vegas, NV - 89156
702.452.7027
Clark County
Section 8 apartment
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Section 8 apartment
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Section 8 apartment
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Mcfarland Apartments - Las Vegas
4988 Jeffreys St.
Las Vegas, NV - 89119
(702) 736-9596
Clark County
Section 8 apartment
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Section 8 apartment
Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Las Vegas, NV
- 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
- 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
- 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.
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Check For Waiting ListsMost apartments have waiting lists. Search early and do not just settle on one apartment choice.
Contact Your Local Housing Authority
Housing authorities have many opportunities. Many do have closed waiting lists, but they may be able to provide other public housing resources.
Check The Federal Poverty Sliding Scale Guidelines
Check to see if you qualify for low cost or free housing by comparing the guidelines to your income records.
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