Housing Assistance Available for Nevadans

This is from Senator Catherine Cortez-Masto's office 7/23/2020 Fellow Nevadan, I know that this is an extremely difficult time for homeowners and renters across our state. The coronavirus pandemic has impacted the health and economic security of so many of our families. Many of you have had your lives upended by the coronavirus pandemic and are looking for information and resources to stay in your homes.   On June 25, the state of Nevada began gradually lifting the pause on evictions that Governor Sisolak ordered on March 29. This gradual lift only permits certain types of evictions before September 1, 2020, when the suspension lifts completely. To support Nevadans in need of housing assistance during this challenging time, Governor Sisolak has dedicated $30 million in CARES Act funding to rental housing assistance and $20 million in commercial rental assistance across the state of Nevada. If you find yourself without income to pay your rent or mortgage, be sure to reach out to your landlord or lender immediately. There are government and nonprofit resources that can help Nevadans catch up on payments: The Nevada Housing Division and State Treasurer Zach Conine have launched the CARES Housing Assistance Program to assist individuals and families impacted by COVID-19.  The Legal Aid of Southern Nevada published a FAQ for information on how the expiring moratorium may affect you and what housing assistance is available for both homeowners and renters. The City of Las Vegas Housing Assistance Program provides up to three months of rental assistance paid directly to the landlord or mortgage company on behalf of eligible city residents. The city of North Las Vegas offers short-term and long-term rental assistance to lower-income households. Find out if you qualify for the assistance here. In Northern Nevada, organizations like Catholic Charities, Nevada Rural Housing Authority and the Reno Housing Authority are providing housing assistance to those in need. If you believe you were wrongly issued an eviction notice during the moratorium, you can file a complaint with the Nevada Attorney General’s office.

You can also take a look at additional housing resources throughout Nevada below: Nevada Partners – Rental and Utility Assistance Program Phone: (725) 735-2924  Website - nevadapartners.org Nevada’s Hardest Hit Fund - Unemployment Mortgage Assistance Program Website - nahac.org Civil Law Self-Help Center Phone: (702) 671-3976 Website - civillawselfhelpcenter.org/self-help/evictions-housing Money Management International   Phone: (866) 232–9080 Website - moneymanagement.org Opportunity Alliance Nevada Phone: (775) 333-8274 Website - opportunityalliancenv.org/contact-us/ Neighborhood Housing Services of Southern Nevada Phone: (702) 649–0998 Website - nhssn.org Always remember that my office is here to help you. If you have any questions, you can reach out to my office through my website or by calling one of my offices in Nevada or Washington, D.C. I want to ensure that renters and homeowners have a safe place to live and that property owners can stay afloat to provide that housing. In Washington, I’m fighting to provide more federal dollars for housing assistance to avoid an increase in homelessness. During this pandemic, we know that housing is health care. For information on housing or other topics, visit my website at cortezmasto.senate.gov for more resources like my COVID-19 Disaster Resource Guide.