Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority

340 N 11th St, Las Vegas, NV, 89101 · ~14,588 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Las Vegas, NV (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency. Full county data: Clark County

Who this agency serves

Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority served 13,628 households across 14,620 units (93% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.4 people, an average annual income of $18,165, and pays an average of $489 per month toward rent.

Households served
13,628 of 14,620 units
Avg. household income
$18,165
Avg. rent paid by household
$489
Avg. household size
2.4 people
Households with children
42%
Head of household 62+
31%
Head of household with a disability
46%
Avg. wait to move in
28 months

Unit mix: 28% 1-bedroom, 32% 2-bedroom, 40% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 12 developments with an average score of 88 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
Wardelle Street TownhousesLas Vegas98 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2024
Elderly West 1Las Vegas96 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2024
Vera Johnson ALas Vegas96 High PerformerUPCSFeb 2023
Family 1Las Vegas93 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2024
Scattered SitesLas Vegas92 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2024
Family 2Las Vegas92 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2024
SCATTERED SITESLas Vegas91 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2024
Family 3Las Vegas89 StandardNSPIRESep 2024
SCATTERED SITESLas Vegas88 StandardNSPIRESep 2024
Otto MeridaLas Vegas81 StandardNSPIREAug 2024
Elderly West 2Las Vegas78 StandardNSPIRESep 2025
HendersonHenderson59 TroubledNSPIRESep 2025

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

For Renters

Am I eligible?

To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher through Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI (the Extremely Low Income limit) for at least 75% of new vouchers.

Household sizeMax gross annual income
1 person$36,950
2 people$42,200
3 people$47,500
4 people$52,750
5 people$57,000
6 people$61,200
7 people$65,450
8 people$69,650

Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary. Contact Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority directly for current availability. Learn more about eligibility →

For Renters

Income-restricted housing in Las Vegas, NV

These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.

Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.