Find rental assistance, utility-bill help, eviction-prevention resources, payment programs, and housing support for Las Vegas and Clark County residents facing financial hardship.
This guide is for people trying to stay in their current housing, catch up on essential household bills, or prevent a financial problem from becoming a housing crisis.
For help starting or transferring utilities when moving, see the Las Vegas Utility Setup Checklist. If you need emergency shelter or resources for homelessness, visit the Vegas4Locals Community Resources directory.
Important: Rental and utility-assistance funding can change quickly. Programs may close, reopen, limit eligibility, or run out of funds. Always confirm current availability directly with the agency before relying on a program.
Where to Start When You Need Help with Rent or Utilities
If you are behind on rent or household utilities, start looking for help as early as possible. Do not wait for an eviction order or utility shutoff if you already know you will have trouble paying.
Clark County Social Service
Clark County Social Service assists Clark County residents facing financial hardship who do not have enough income or resources to pay rent, utilities, or other essential expenses.
Available help depends on eligibility, funding, and the specific assistance program. Clark County may also provide referrals when a particular program is unavailable.
Phone: 702-455-4270
Address:
1600 Pinto Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89106
Clark County Social Service Assistance Programs
Current Rental-Assistance Status
Clark County is not currently accepting new applications for its Fixed Income Rental Assistance and Eviction Prevention Rental Assistance programs because available funding is nearing exhaustion.
Applications already in the queue may continue to be processed while remaining funds are available. Residents should contact Clark County Social Service for information about other assistance and referrals.
Do not assume this means no help is available. Other programs may still be available, and funding conditions can change.
Nevada 211
Nevada 211 can help locate current rental assistance, utility assistance, eviction-prevention services, affordable-housing resources, legal help, and other programs based on your ZIP code.
This can be especially useful when a government program is closed, out of funds, or not appropriate for your circumstances.
Contact: Call 211 or 1-866-535-5654, or text your ZIP code to 898211.
Find Las Vegas Rental Assistance through Nevada 211
Find Utility Bill Assistance through Nevada 211
Las Vegas Rental Assistance
Rental-assistance programs may help eligible households with past-due rent, housing expenses, or short-term housing stability. Funding is often limited, and eligibility rules vary by program.
Clark County Assistance Programs
Clark County Social Service operates several financial-assistance programs for residents who lack sufficient income or resources to meet essential expenses.
Although the county’s Fixed Income and Eviction Prevention rental programs are currently closed to new applications, the Clark County assistance portal remains an important place to review current programs and check for changes in availability.
Check Clark County Assistance Programs
Nevada 211 Housing Expense Assistance
Nevada 211 maintains a searchable directory of programs that may provide rental assistance or other housing-expense help throughout Southern Nevada.
Best for: Residents who do not qualify for a particular government program, cannot find an open rental-assistance program, or want to search additional local resources.
Search Housing Expense Assistance
If You Live on a Fixed Income
People living on Social Security, disability benefits, veterans benefits, pensions, or other fixed income may have different assistance options than households with earned income.
Because funding and eligibility change, contact Clark County Social Service and Nevada 211 rather than relying on an older program listing.
Eviction Prevention and Tenant Help
If you receive an eviction notice, act quickly. Rental assistance and legal assistance are separate issues, and applying for financial help does not automatically stop an eviction case.
Do Not Ignore an Eviction Notice
Nevada eviction notices have response deadlines. If you want to contest an eviction, you may need to file a tenant response with the appropriate Justice Court within the time shown on the notice.
Do not rely only on a pending assistance application. Contact the appropriate court or a qualified legal-assistance organization if you have received an eviction notice.
Clark County Eviction Diversion Program
Clark County, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, and the Las Vegas, Henderson, and North Las Vegas Justice Courts operate an Eviction Diversion Program for certain eligible tenants facing eviction for nonpayment of rent.
The current program includes qualifying residents who are age 62 or older or who receive Supplemental Security Income due to a disability.
To qualify, a tenant must be facing eviction for nonpayment of rent and must respond to the eviction notice within the required notice period.
The program can connect eligible tenants with legal representation, Clark County Social Service, rental-assistance resources, and other housing-stability support.
Landlord-Tenant and Legal Resources
Clark County provides links to eviction information, Civil Law Self-Help Center materials, mediation, tenant-rights information, and legal-assistance organizations.
Clark County Landlord-Tenant Resources
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada: 702-386-1070
Legal note: Vegas4Locals provides resource information and is not providing legal advice. Court deadlines and legal rights depend on the facts of each case.
Help Paying NV Energy Electric Bills
Nevada Energy Assistance Program
Nevada’s Energy Assistance Program helps eligible households with home energy costs.
Applications generally require proof of household income, identification for the head of household, recent heating or cooling bills, and other supporting information.
If the utility bill is not in the applicant’s name, additional authorization from the account holder may be required.
Apply for Nevada Energy Assistance
NV Energy Payment and Assistance Programs
NV Energy offers several options for customers who are having difficulty paying their electric bills.
Current programs may include:
- Payment arrangements: Eligible customers may be able to divide a balance into multiple payments.
- Project REACH: Southern Nevada utility assistance for eligible households experiencing financial hardship.
- State Energy Assistance: NV Energy directs qualifying customers to Nevada’s Energy Assistance Program.
- Energy-efficiency assistance: Some programs can help eligible households reduce future energy costs.
View NV Energy Assistance Programs
Project REACH
Project REACH is a Southern Nevada assistance program administered through United Way of Southern Nevada and participating community organizations.
Eligible households may receive help with a past-due utility bill, subject to income requirements, documentation, current program rules, and available funding.
Applying does not guarantee assistance.
Ask About a Payment Arrangement
If you cannot pay your entire electric balance but may be able to pay it over time, contact NV Energy before the problem becomes more serious. A payment arrangement may provide more time to resolve an outstanding balance.
Help Paying Southwest Gas Bills
Southwest Gas offers payment and assistance options for Nevada residential customers who are having difficulty paying their natural-gas bills.
Southwest Gas Assistance Programs
Current Nevada programs include assistance for qualifying households as well as flexible payment options.
Southwest Gas currently identifies several possible resources, including:
- Nevada Energy Assistance Program: A state-administered energy benefit for qualifying households.
- Installment Plan: Allows customers with an outstanding balance to pay it over an extended period.
- Energy Share: Emergency utility assistance for qualified customers experiencing unexpected financial hardship.
- Weatherization Assistance: Energy-efficiency improvements for eligible low-income households.
Southwest Gas Customer Assistance: 877-860-6020
Southwest Gas Nevada Assistance Programs
Nevada 211 Gas Bill Assistance
Nevada 211 can also help locate community organizations offering gas-bill assistance based on your location.
Help with Water and Other Utility Bills
Las Vegas Valley Water District
Las Vegas Valley Water District customers who are having difficulty paying a water bill should review the District’s current Customer Assistance Programs and contact Customer Care before ignoring a past-due balance.
Customer Care: 702-870-4194
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Las Vegas Valley Water District
High Bills Caused by Water Leaks
If a water bill suddenly increased because of a leak, the available help may be different from ordinary bill-payment assistance.
Las Vegas Valley Water District provides information about leak adjustments, reimbursement programs, and other assistance for qualifying customers.
Contact the Water District promptly if you believe a leak caused an unusually high bill.
Other Water, Sewer, and Sanitation Providers
Southern Nevada households may receive water, sewer, or sanitation services from different local agencies depending on the address.
Check the provider named on your bill and contact that agency directly about payment arrangements, hardship programs, delinquency procedures, or assistance options.
Nevada 211 may also help locate community programs that assist with utility expenses.
Other Programs That May Help Your Household Budget
Sometimes the most effective way to keep rent and utilities current is to reduce another essential expense. A household that does not qualify for direct rental assistance may still benefit from food, healthcare, childcare, transportation, or energy-efficiency programs.
SNAP Food Assistance
Eligible Nevada households may qualify for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to help pay for groceries.
Medicaid and Other Public Benefits
Depending on income and household circumstances, Nevada residents may qualify for Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, childcare assistance, or other programs that reduce essential monthly expenses.
Nevada Public Assistance Programs
Weatherization Assistance
Eligible low-income households may qualify for weatherization programs that improve energy efficiency and help reduce future utility expenses.
These programs are different from emergency bill assistance because they are designed to lower ongoing household energy use and costs.
What to Gather Before Applying for Assistance
Each program has different requirements, but collecting basic household and financial information in advance can make the application process easier.
- Photo identification: Have current identification available for the applicant when required.
- Proof of income: Gather recent pay stubs, Social Security or disability statements, pension information, unemployment records, or other income documentation.
- Lease or rental information: Have your current lease, landlord information, and documents showing the amount of rent owed.
- Utility bills: Keep recent electric, gas, water, or other utility statements, especially past-due or shutoff notices.
- Household information: Be prepared to provide information about everyone living in the home.
- Proof of financial hardship: Some programs may ask for information explaining why the household cannot meet current expenses.
- Eviction paperwork: If you received an eviction notice or court documents, keep them together and note every deadline.
- Account information: Make sure names and service addresses on utility accounts are accurate.
Do not wait until every document is perfect before asking for help. Contact the program if you are unsure what is required. Missing documentation can delay an application, but waiting too long may also reduce your options.
Las Vegas Rental & Utility Assistance FAQ
Q: Is Clark County currently accepting applications for its Fixed Income or Eviction Prevention rental-assistance programs?
A: No. Clark County currently states that these two rental-assistance programs are not accepting new applications because available funding is nearing exhaustion. Contact Clark County Social Service or Nevada 211 for current alternatives because funding and program availability can change.
Q: Where should I start if I need help paying rent?
A: Start with Clark County Social Service and Nevada 211. Nevada 211 can search current rental-assistance and housing-expense programs based on your ZIP code.
Q: Do I have to be facing eviction before asking for help?
A: Not necessarily. Eligibility depends on the program. It is usually better to seek help as soon as you know you cannot keep up with rent or essential bills.
Q: What should I do if I already received an eviction notice?
A: Act quickly. Eviction notices have legal response deadlines. Contact the appropriate Justice Court, Civil Law Self-Help Center, or a qualified legal-assistance organization. Applying for financial assistance does not automatically stop an eviction.
Q: Who qualifies for the Clark County Eviction Diversion Program?
A: The current expanded program serves certain tenants facing eviction for nonpayment of rent who are age 62 or older or receive Supplemental Security Income due to a disability. Other eligibility and court-response requirements also apply.
Q: Can Nevada 211 help me find rental assistance?
A: Yes. Nevada 211 maintains housing-expense and rental-assistance resources and can help identify programs based on your location and circumstances.
Q: Where can I get help with an NV Energy bill?
A: Review NV Energy’s assistance programs and Nevada’s Energy Assistance Program. Depending on your situation, payment arrangements or other assistance may also be available.
Q: What is Nevada’s Energy Assistance Program?
A: It is a state program that helps eligible households with home energy costs. Applicants must meet program requirements and provide supporting documentation.
Q: What is Project REACH?
A: Project REACH is a Southern Nevada utility-assistance program administered through United Way of Southern Nevada and participating community organizations. Eligibility, documentation, funding, and benefit limits apply.
Q: Can I get help with a Southwest Gas bill?
A: Yes. Southwest Gas offers payment and assistance programs for qualifying Nevada residential customers, including installment arrangements and other assistance resources.
Q: Is there help for water bills?
A: Assistance depends on the utility provider and the reason for the balance. Las Vegas Valley Water District customers should review its Customer Assistance Programs and contact Customer Care. Nevada 211 may also help identify other resources.
Q: What if my water bill is high because of a leak?
A: Contact the water provider promptly. Las Vegas Valley Water District has leak-related adjustment and reimbursement programs that are separate from ordinary bill-payment assistance.
Q: What if I do not qualify for direct rental assistance?
A: Look at the whole household budget. SNAP, Medicaid, energy assistance, weatherization, childcare assistance, and other programs may reduce essential expenses and make housing costs easier to manage.
Q: Does applying for assistance guarantee that my rent or utilities will be paid?
A: No. Eligibility, available funding, documentation requirements, benefit amounts, and approval decisions vary by program.
Q: Should I wait until I receive a utility shutoff notice before asking for help?
A: No. Contact the utility provider and assistance programs as soon as you know you may not be able to pay the full bill.
Accuracy note: Rental assistance, utility assistance, eligibility requirements, funding, legal procedures, and program availability can change quickly. Always confirm current requirements and application status directly with the responsible agency before relying on a program.
