The Department of Housing and Urban Development runs Section 8 and works with Las Vegas-based government and nonprofit agencies to administer the program. Apply for Section 8 through a HUD-approved public housing agency, such as the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority. Application processing, program funding and availability vary by agency, depending on demand and funding. Due to the popularity of Section 8 in Las Vegas, applicants are usually placed on a wait list to apply. Waiting List Pre-Application Process. Review Section 8 admission guidelines and wait-list openings before applying, as the agency can discard applications submitted outside of wait-list opening time frames or that don’t meet eligibility criteria. If eligible for a waiting list, you receive an eligibility letter with a case number within 5 to 10 days after submission, which you must reference in order to check your wait-list status.
Should your household composition, income, contact information or address change while on a waiting list, you must update the agency in writing. Income and Household Composition. Basic eligibility criteria deals with income and household size to determine if you qualify for housing assistance in Las Vegas.
The combined income of all adults in your household may not exceed HUD-designated income limits for Clark County. Section 8 targets low- and very-low-income families. At the time of publication, a family of 4 could not earn more than $56,050 to qualify as low-income, or $35,050 to qualify as very-low income for HUD housing in Las Vegas. However, by law, 75 percent of vouchers must go to extremely-low income households, which earn no more 30 percent of the area median income.
That means a Las Vegas family of 4 with an income of $25,100 is more likely to qualify for a voucher. Verifying the Facts.
The housing agency conducts a background check as part of the application process. It verifies your income with your employer or a non-employment source, such as a government benefits agency.
It also verifies your assets through bank statements. Certain derogatory information may disqualify you from Section 8, such as a criminal history, previous misuse of a housing program, delinquent rent or a bad reference from a previous landlord.
The public housing agency reviewing your application can exercise discretion on a case-by-case basis. Final Interview and Verification.
We are working with service providers, faith groups and other community partners to bring needed services to help our homeless population get off the streets and gain employment, housing and the skills they need to renter society.The city is focused on the Courtyard Homeless Resource Center, a starting point where homeless individuals can go to access resources all in one place within the Corridor of Hope at 314 Foremaster Lane. Currently, the Courtyard is open seven days a week 24 hours a day.
Get help by calling 702-229-6117 or courtyardHRC@lasvegasnevada.gov. In addition, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's Homeless Outreach Team can be reached at 702-229-MORE(6673).By offering a one-stop shop with access to medical, housing and employment services through a variety partners, the cycle of homelessness can be broken. The initial phase of the Courtyard opened in 2017 and now the city is moving forward to expand the property.
This build-out will result in new buildings with classrooms, an intake center, shower and restroom facilities, and areas for service providers to assist homeless individuals. The Courtyard also will feature a kitchen, mailboxes and a pet kennel.Construction on this project is set to be completed in 2022. While construction is occurring at 1401 Las Vegas Blvd. North, the Courtyard will continue to operate at its current location at Foremaster Lane and Las Vegas Boulevard, across from Catholic Charities.Since August 2017, the city and service providers at the Courtyard have been assisting in getting homeless off the streets and into housing.