CCSS Financial Assistance Services for housing and housing-related expenses is provided in the form of a check. Checks are made payable to the client/head of household or landlord/mortgage company. For utility payments, checks are made payable to either the client/head of household or the utility vendor.  Households of one may be eligible for a maximum of $400.00 a month in assistance. An additional $135.00 a month is available for each additional household member.
  Individuals are not eligible for CCSS financial assistance while residing in a public or privately operated shelter or living in temporary lodging provided through a public or privately funded emergency shelter program. A shelter is defined as a building serving as a temporary refuge or residence for homeless persons.

Assistance Includes

• Rent
• Mortgage
• Homeowners association fees
• Real estate taxes
• Homeowners insurance
• Basic utilities—electric, gas, water

Applicant/Household Eligibility

• Demonstrate a change in circumstance(s)
• Demonstrate that housing can no longer be maintained without assistance.
• Reside or intend to reside at a residential address in Clark County
• Provide a rent receipt showing previous month’s rent paid when reapplying for continued financial assistance.

How to Apply
Applications may be submitted in-person at one of our 4 locations, by email at CCSSReferrals@ClarkCountyNV.gov, by fax at 702-678-5221, or mailed to Clark County Social Service 1600 Pinto Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89106.

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The Fixed Income CHAP Program serves residents of Clark County whose income source is fixed and who have been priced out of their current housing by way of a rent increase. Assistance for rent and utilities is available to aid in securing a new affordable residence. Assistance is limited to a maximum of 12 months for households who meet the eligibility criteria as established through the program policy. This program is limited to one application per lifetime.

Eligibility
To qualify for the Fixed Income CHAP program, individuals must have fixed income such as Social Security Administration benefits, Veteran Affairs benefits, pension benefits, or disability benefits. The individual must also have experienced a rent increase in the last 12 months and have an eviction notice served for non-payment of rent. See table below for household size income guidelines.

How to Apply
Submit an application and supporting documents at chap.clarkcountynv.gov.

The Eviction Prevention program serves residents of Clark County who are past due on rent payments causing the household to be in danger of becoming homeless. Assistance for past due rent is a one-time per lifetime benefit for up to a maximum of twelve (12) months past due rent and three (3) months of future rent. Relocation assistance may be provided if eviction is inevitable or has already occurred. Utility assistance may be provided as a one-time lump sum payment to bring the household current.

Eligibility
To qualify for the Eviction Prevention program, individuals must be past due on their rent and have a plan to pay rental expenses moving forward.
How to apply:
Submit an application and supporting documents at chap.clarkcountynv.gov.

If you’re at risk of being evicted visit the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada and review the Nevada Eviction Prevention Guide.

The Las Vegas Justice Court Eviction Diversion Program is funded by a grant from the National Center for State Courts’ (NCSC) Eviction Diversion Initiative. This program is a collaborative initiative between Las Vegas Justice Court, Social Service, and other community partners to address the holistic needs of individuals and families experiencing housing instability. Participants of this program are evaluated for multiple housing assistance programs administered by Clark County Social Service.

How to apply:
Social Service only accepts referrals for the Eviction Diversion Program directly from the Las Vegas Justice Court.

If you’re at risk of being evicted visit the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada and review the Nevada Eviction Prevention Guide.