What is Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD)?
Rental Assistance Demonstration otherwise known as RAD, was created in order to give public housing authorities (PHAs) a powerful tool to preserve and improve public housing properties and address the $26 billion dollar nationwide backlog of deferred maintenance. The funding process involves converting public housing units into re-developed RAD units while using the Housing Choice Vouchers/Project Based Voucher (HCV-PBV) platform to move residents in to the units at these properties. These communities are managed by the SNRHA Affordable Housing Department while the vouchers are managed by the SNRHA Housing Choice Voucher Department through the Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Program.
What is a Project-Based Voucher (PBV)?
Project-based Vouchers (PBV’s) are assigned to a variety of affordable housing units by attaching rental assistance to specific housing units rather than to the tenant. This means the subsidy is tied to the unit itself, not the tenant residing in it. This important to understand because relocations or transfers are not allowed under this program. PBV’s are awarded to individuals and families with a household income lower than 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Tenants pay 30% of their adjusted income toward an approved rent, and SNRHA pays the difference.
SNRHA RAD/PBV Housing 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.
RAD/PBV Housing Program Snapshot
The affordable housing program has several requirements and processes, which are highlighted in the overview below. You can also compare the RAD/PBV Housing Program to our other housing programs by clicking on the button and reviewing the document with a side by side comparison table.
SNRHA RAD Housing Communities with Project-Based Voucher
Property Owner
SNRHA
Rent Payment Method
Tenant pays rent to SNRHA
Tenant Rent
Uses HCV Project Based Vouchers (PBV). Rent is paid to SNRHA. Qualified tenants pay approximately 30% of their income for rent; SNRHA determines the amount of tenant rent and the SNRHA subsidy based on federal guidelines
Application Process
Applicants apply to participate in the SNRHA HCV/PBV program when wait list is open
Selection Process
Applications are selected per property by date and time. Eligibility is determined after applicants complete a full application including criminal background screening
Unit Size
Studio to five bedrooms – SNRHA assigns the voucher size based on family composition and SNRHA subsidy standards. Tenants select dwelling unit of their choice including number of bedrooms in the unit
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
Multiple funding sources
Income Limits
Income Limits are based on each community. See our affordable housing communities
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 your reference.
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 RAD/PBV housing 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.
