Complete Guide to Section 8 & Public Housing in Nevada
Nevada has 3 housing authorities managing a combined 22 waiting lists across Section 8 (HCV), Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher programs. Currently, 9 of those lists are accepting applications — an open rate of approximately 41%. This data was last verified on Oct 5, 2026.
Those agencies administer roughly 20,101 assisted housing units statewide — 2,404 public housing units and 17,697 Housing Choice Vouchers, across 3 counties. Income limits are set by HUD per county or metro area, so eligibility thresholds differ between agencies within Nevada.
The affordable housing programs tracked in Nevada include Project-Based Vouchers (PBV) (1 open), Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), Public Housing (1 open), Mainstream, RAD, VASH (1 open). Each program has its own eligibility criteria, application process, and wait times. In most cases, applicants can apply to multiple program types at the same housing authority, and there is no limit to the number of housing authorities you can apply to statewide.
The cities with the most open waitlists in Nevada right now are Las Vegas (6), and Reno (3) . Applicants who are flexible about location will generally receive assistance sooner than those who apply to a single waitlist in a high-demand area.
Latest opening: City of Reno Housing Authority — Public Housing
Eligibility Requirements for Nevada
To qualify for assistance in Nevada, applicants must meet specific income and household criteria set by the Nevada Housing Division.
- Income: Below HUD local limits
- Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or eligible legal status
- Background: Criminal background check required
- Residency: Preferences often given to locals
Real-Time Data Verification
Section 8 Waitlist aggregates data from official Nevada legal notices, government press releases, and PHA portal updates. Every listing is cross-referenced with Nevada Housing Division to ensure that families receive accurate information for low-income programs.