Nevada
State in United States
Nevada has a land area of 109,831.3 square miles and a water area of 710.1 square miles. It is the 7th largest state by area. Nevada is bordered by California, Idaho, Utah, Oregon, and Arizona.
Population and People
Total Population
3,143,991Data from Census BureauAverage Age
38.7 YearData from Census BureauSenior Population (65 years and older)
519,568Data from Census BureauVeterans
7.9%Data from Census Bureau
Income and Poverty
Median Household Income
$88,858Data from Census BureauPoverty
23.1%Data from Census Bureau
Employment and Labor Force
Total Eligible Employment Population
2,513,292Data from Census BureauUnemployed
6.1%Data from Census Bureau
Housing
Housing Units
1,191,380Data from Census BureauMedian Gross Rent (in dollars)
$1,311Data from Census BureauGross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: Less Than 30% Household Income
47.9%Data from Census BureauGross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: 30% or More of Household Income
52.1%Data from Census BureauMedian Home Price (in dollars)
$373,000Data from Census BureauRenter Rate
486,832Data from Census BureauHomeownership Rate
704,548Data from Census Bureau
Health
Disabled
13.1%Data from Census Bureau
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is on its mission to provide decent and affordable housing to Americans with low-income. Within the United States there are 10 different geographical regions that HUD has been divided into. Depending on where your state is located you would be zoned to one of these Regional Offices. To find your Regional office: Affordable Housing411 Regional Office Page.
Within these Regional Offices zones there are 54 different Field Offices. Again, depending on your location you will be zoned to a particular Field Office. To Find Your Field Office visit: Affordable Housing411 Field Offices Page.
Lastly locally there are almost 4,000 Local Housing Authorities Offices. To find your local office visit: Affordable Housing411 Public Housing Authority Page
Each State or area can have different income limits and eligibility requirements. We recommend you contact your local housing authority for specific income guidelines.
The State of Nevada is located in San Francisco Regional Office. Within Nevada there are . Throughout Nevada there are 3 Public Housing Authority Offices.
We at Affordable Housing 411, have gathered all the contact information for all of HUD’s Offices. We want to be an advocate for those in need of affordable housing.
CONTACT HUD: NEVADA
For general questions about HUD or its programs, contact the HUD office nearest you. In Nevada, the office is located in Las Vegas.
For questions about FHA loans or programs, contact our FHA Resource Center:
- Find the answer online
- Email us
- Call toll-free (800) CALL-FHA (800-225-5342)
- TTY: Dial 7-1-1 (Not available in all areas.)
For questions about HUD rental programs, including Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, contact our Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Information Resource Center:
- Email us
- Call toll-free (800) 955-2232
- TTY: Dial 7-1-1 (Not available in all areas.)
FIELD OFFICES HUD: NEVADA
REGIONAL OFFICE HUD: NEVADA
TANF OFFICE HUD: NEVADA
LIHEAP OFFICE HUD: NEVADA
LIHWAP OFFICE HUD: NEVADA
RENTAL HELP: NEVADA
Subsidized Apartments
HUD helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants. To apply, contact or visit the management office of each apartment building that interests you.
- Search for a subsidized apartment
- Multifamily Housing Account Executive Assignments – West Region listed by Apartment name.
Public Housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
To apply for either type of help, visit your local Public Housing Agency (PHA).
Some PHAs have long waiting lists, so you may want to apply at more than one PHA. Your PHA can also give you a list of locations at which your voucher can be used.
For questions about HUD rental programs, including Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, contact our Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Information Resource Center:
- Email us
- Call toll-free (800) 955-2232
Need advice?
- Contact a housing counseling agency
- HUD Resource Locator– search for HUD offices, public housing agencies, multifamily and public housing locations and homeless coordinated entry system points of contacts.
- My Social Security – housing applicants can get benefit verification letters, check benefit and payment information, update your address and phone number and more.
HOMEOWNERSHIP: NEVADA
Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. Here are some resources that can help you buy, maintain and keep your home.
Getting Started
- Education – learn about buying and maintaining your home
- Housing counseling agencies – free or low-cost counseling services for buying, renting, defaults, foreclosures, credit issues and reverse mortgages
- Predatory lending – beware if you’re buying or refinancing your home; don’t become a victim of unfair lending practices
Buying a Home
- Assistance Programs – resources and programs to help you buy and maintain your home
- Homeownership vouchers – some public housing agencies help you become a homeowner through the Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program
- HUD homes for sale
Owning and Maintaining Your Home
- Avoid foreclosure – don’t lose your home
- Home repairs – money for home improvements and repairs
- Make your home more energy efficient
Population by Age Range in Nevada
Age and Sex
38.7 +/- 0.2
Median Age in Nevada
Age and Sex
38.7 +/- 0.2
Median Age in Nevada
38.8 +/- 0.1
Median Age in United States
Population by Age Range in Nevada
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Older Population by Age Range in Nevada
Older Population
16.50 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in Nevada
Older Population
16.50 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in Nevada
16.8 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in United States
Older Population by Age in Nevada
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Veterans in Nevada
Veterans
7.90 +/- 0.3
Veterans in Nevada
Veterans
7.90 +/- 0.3
Veterans in Nevada
6.4 +/- 0.1
Veterans in United States
Veterans in Nevada
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Median Household Income in Nevada
Median Household Income
$66,274 +/- $1,011
Median Household Income in Nevada
Median Household Income
$66,274 +/- $1,011
Median Household Income in Nevada
$69,717 +/- $134
Median Household Income in United States
Median Household Income in Nevada
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Poverty in Nevada
Poverty
14.10 +/- 0.6
Poverty in Nevada
Poverty
14.10 +/- 0.6
Poverty in Nevada
12.8 +/- 0.1
Poverty in United States
Poverty in Nevada
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Educational Attainment in Nevada
Educational Attainment
27.60 +/- 0.7
Educational Attainment in Nevada
Educational Attainment
27.60 +/- 0.7
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Nevada
35.0 +/- 0.1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in United States
Educational Attainment in Nevada
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Employment and Labor Force Status in Nevada
Employment rate
56.40% +/- 0.6%
Employment rate in Nevada
Employment rate
56.40% +/- 0.6%
Employment rate in Nevada
58.6% +/- 0.1%
Employment rate in United States
HUD MAILING LISTS: NEVADA
Nevada Multifamily Owners and Management Agents This mailing list will distribute guidance and information to owners and management agents in Nevada.
Northern California, Nevada, Arizona, Hawaii and Pacific Islands Environmental Mailing List This list is for HUD grantees and their associates in Northern California, Nevada, Arizona, Hawaii, and the Pacific Islands, who have responsibility for preparing environmental reviews to achieve compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and 24 CFR Part 58. The environmental review information distributed will include announcements of upcoming training opportunities, updated recommended formats, and policy updates.
Region IX HUDLines A newsletter from the San Francisco Regional Office, featuring news and exciting information about Arizona, California, Hawaii and Nevada’s housing and community development efforts.
Southwest Office of Native American Programs: All Tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities This mailing list will be used to share HUD-Southwest Office of Native American Programs (SWONAP) program information, training opportunities, or activities in the Southwest region with Tribes, Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHE) and other interested parties.
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Last Updated: September 1, 2023