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All kinds of help

Housing

Help paying rent, finding a safe place to stay, and keeping the heat and power on. Your state and local housing authorities run rent help and housing vouchers. Your state also runs help with energy bills. If you have nowhere to stay tonight, call 211.Help in Nevada and from the federal government.

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Tell us more about what you need. We answer first, then show the programs that fit, then ask a few questions to narrow it down.

Programs in Nevada

Nevada programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.

  • Nevada Department of Business and Industry, Nevada Housing Division

    Emergency Solutions Grant

    The state funds local governments and nonprofit providers to help people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

    Ways to apply:In person

  • Nevada Department of Business and Industry, Nevada Housing Division

    Housing Finance Programs

    The Nevada Housing Division offers programs that help eligible residents buy homes and support affordable housing.

    Ways to apply:OnlinePhone

  • Nevada Department of Human Services, Division of Social Services

    Energy Assistance Program

    In Nevada, LIHEAP is called EAP.

    The Energy Assistance Program helps eligible households pay home energy costs.

    Ways to apply:PaperIn person

  • Nevada Department of Business and Industry, Nevada Housing Division

    Weatherization Assistance Program

    Weatherization helps eligible households make home energy improvements that can reduce energy use.

    Ways to apply:PhonePaper

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal programs

These work the same in every state. Each agency decides who qualifies.

  • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

    Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

    Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

    Apply through your local public housing authority. HUD lists every housing authority by state.

  • Federal Communications Commission

    Lifeline phone and internet discount

    A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

    Check if you qualify and apply on the National Verifier, then pick a phone or internet company that offers Lifeline.

  • Federal Emergency Management Agency

    FEMA disaster assistance

    Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

    Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by phone, or in person at a Disaster Recovery Center.

Checked on October 9, 2026

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