Public housing communities, managed by the SNRHA, offer safe and affordable housing options for low-to-moderate-income families, individuals, seniors, and persons with disabilities. SNRHA proudly owns and operates multiple properties throughout Southern Nevada, providing thousands of housing units to meet the diverse needs of the community.
Our public housing options include a wide range of residences catering to individuals and families of all sizes. These housing types include from studio apartments to five-bedroom homes, townhomes, and specially designed communities for seniors and persons with disabilities. SNRHA is committed to creating inclusive, sustainable communities where residents can thrive, ensuring that affordable housing is accessible to those who need it most across Southern Nevada
Qualified tenants pay approximately 30% of their income for rent. The rent payment is determined by SNRHA based on federal guidelines.
LIHTC
The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program is one of the most important resources for creating affordable housing in the United States today. Created by the Tax Reform Act of 1986, the LIHTC program gives State and local LIHTC-allocating agencies the equivalent of approximately $10 billion in annual budget authority to issue tax credits for the acquisition, rehabilitation, or new construction of rental housing targeted to lower-income households. Some of our public housing units are partially funded by this program, specifically Otto Merida Desert Villas and Vera Johnson A. This means that when an applicant qualifies for the Public Housing Program, they'll also need to qualify for LIHTC.
SNRHA Residential Communities
You can use our interactive map to explore SNRHA residential communities or search using the filters below which are designed to make it easy to your find your desired community. Click on any property to see additional details about each community.
Public Housing Program Snapshot
The public housing program has several requirements and processes, which are highlighted in the overview below. You can also compare the Public Housing Program to our other housing programs by clicking on the button and reviewing the document with a side by side comparison table.
SNRHA Owned Properties
Property Owner
SNRHA
Rent Payment Method
Tenant pays rent to SNRHA
Tenant Rent
Qualified tenants pay approximately 30% of their income for rent; SNRHA determines the amount of tenant rent based on federal guidelines
Application Process
Applicants may apply to reside in one or more SNRHA-owned developments
Selection Process
Applications are selected per property by date, time, and preference. Eligibility is determined after applicants complete a full application including criminal background screening.
Unit Size
Studio to five bedrooms—SNRHA assigns tenants to available rental units based on SNRHA occupancy standards
Unit Type
Multi-family apartments, townhomes and single-family detached homes
Homeownership
N/A
Income Qualification
See Table of Income Limits Below
Seniors (62+)
Persons with Disabilities
Veterans
When Can I Apply?
When a wait list is open (Veterans can apply at any time. If a waitlist is not open veterans can apply in person)
Source Of Assistance Funds
U.S. Department of HUD
Income Limits
See Table of Income Limits Below
Las Vegas Area Median Income
SNRHA’s housing program admissions are based on an area median income (AMI), which is calculated according to your gross annual income (before taxes and benefits are deducted).
SNRHA follows state and federal income limits to determine eligibility. Here is a reference chart that has the most recent area median income (AMI) metrics for you to reference. To be eligible for Public Housing, applicants must have a household income that is at or below 80% of the AMI for the area.
Persons Per Household
EXTREMELY LOW INCOME LIMITS
30% Area Median Income
VERY LOW
INCOME LIMITS
50% Area Median Income
LOW INCOME LIMITS
80% Area Median Income
1
$18,880
$31,350
$50,150
2
$21,500
$35,800
$57,350
3
$24,200
$40,300
$64,500
4
$26,900
$44,800
$71,700
5
$29,050
$48,350
$77,400
6
$31,200
$51,950
$83,150
7
$33,350
$55,550
$88,900
8
$35,500
$59,100
$94,650
The new payment standard is effective January 1, 2024 for all new admissions, moves and annual recertifications.
Ready to Apply?
If you are in need of housing assistance and believe you and your family qualify, you can learn more about how to apply for the public housing program by clicking the button below. In the application process you will interact with the RentCafe portal for your application, which is a different platform from this website.
