Clark County, Nevada Affordable Housing
Waiting Lists in Clark County, Nevada
There is one Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list open in Clark County.
- Clark County, Nevada is currently open for new Section 8 applications.
Go to the Nevada Section 8 Waiting Lists page for more openings near Clark County.
Finding Affordable Housing in Clark County, Nevada
There are 17,281 low-income apartments in Clark County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Clark County, Nevada can range from $624 to $1,353 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 6,085 low-income homes in Clark County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2023, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $364 towards rent each month.
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Affordable Housing In Clark County
View affordable apartments and waiting lists in cities near Clark County
| City | Apartments |
|---|---|
| Las Vegas, NV | Affordable Housing programs support 142 apartment communities in Las Vegas. |
| Henderson, NV | Affordable Housing programs support 25 apartment communities in Henderson. |
| North Las Vegas, NV | Affordable Housing programs support 19 apartment communities in North Las Vegas. |
| Mesquite, NV | Affordable Housing programs support 4 apartment communities in Mesquite. |
| Moapa Valley, NV | Affordable Housing programs support 4 apartment communities in Moapa Valley. |
Public Housing Agencies Serving Clark County, Nevada
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing; Homeownership Voucher; Public Housing Homeownership; Family Self-Sufficiency; Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH); Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV); Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) |
Clark County, Nevada Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Clark County, Nevada
Clark County features 6,085 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Clark County, Nevada
There are 17,281 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Clark County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Clark County, Nevada
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Clark County landlords $900 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Clark County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Clark County, Nevada for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,311 and $1,603.
2023 Clark County, Nevada Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark County, Nevada Fair Market Rent | $1,046 | $1,212 | $1,457 | $2,071 | $2,464 |
| Clark County, Nevada Payment Standard Range | $941 to $1,151 | $1,091 to $1,333 | $1,311 to $1,603 | $1,864 to $2,278 | $2,218 to $2,710 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Clark County, NV Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 199 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 23,606 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 6,085 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 47.49% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.77 |
| Average Household Size | 2.78 |
| Median Household Income | $51,575 ±$401 |
| Median Rent | $999 ±$6 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 48.53% ± 0.64pp |
| Total Population | 2,035,572 |
Population and Household Demographics
Clark County is a county in Nevada with a population of 2,035,572. There are 724,446 households in the county with an average household size of 2.78 persons. 47.49% of households in Clark County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Clark County
The median gross income for households in Clark County is $51,575 a year, or $4,298 a month. The median rent for the county is $999 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Clark County, a household making less than $3,330 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 48.53% of households who rent are overburdened in Clark County.
Area Median Income In Clark County
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
In Clark County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $81,700
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in Clark County
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in Clark County
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the Clark County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$17,200 | $19,650 | $23,030 | $27,750 | $32,470 | $37,190 | $41,910 | $46,630 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Clark County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$28,650 | $32,750 | $36,850 | $40,900 | $44,200 | $47,450 | $50,750 | $54,000 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Clark County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$45,850 | $52,400 | $58,950 | $65,450 | $70,700 | $75,950 | $81,200 | $86,400 |
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