Nevada 211
A help line and online search for local help with housing, food, utilities, health care and more, anywhere in Nevada. Dial 211 or call 866 535 5654.
Official page: nevada211.org
Find Help Near You in Nevada
Free, private help lines for Nevada, plus help with rent, eviction and utility bills. Save these numbers in your phone today, before you need them.
Need help tonight?
Behind on rent or bills? Start here
Hi friend. If rent is due, a shutoff notice came, or you're worried about losing your home, take a breath. You're not the first, and there are people in Nevada who help with this every day.
Start by dialing 211, or call your local DWSS office. They take energy help applications and may know about emergency help when funds allow.
Quick answers
Where do I start if I'm behind on rent?
Talk to your landlord early, if it feels safe. Then dial 211 and ask about rent help near you. Many Nevada counties also run social services for people in a hard spot. In the Las Vegas area, Clark County can help you look at options. In the Reno area, the Washoe County Human Services Agency is a good place to start.
Official page: nevada211.org, clarkcountynv.gov, washoecounty.gov/hsa
What if I got an eviction notice or court papers?
Don't ignore it. Court papers often come with a short window to respond, and the timing matters. Check the official page below, and decide what's right for you.
Legal aid may be able to help if you qualify. In the Las Vegas area, call Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada at 702 386 1070. Anywhere in Nevada, Nevada Law Help links to legal aid programs across the state.
Official page: nevadalawhelp.org, lacsn.org
Can I get help with my utility bills?
Yes, maybe. The Nevada Energy Assistance Program, run by DWSS, helps households who qualify with heating and cooling bills. You can apply through Access Nevada. Funds can run low, so it helps to ask early.
Official page: dwss.nv.gov/Energy
What if I need help with a deposit or moving?
Some local programs help with deposits or first month's rent for people who qualify. Ask 211 and your local DWSS office. If you're homeless now, ask about Coordinated Entry. It can connect you with housing programs.
Think you were treated differently when renting?
You can report it. The Silver State Fair Housing Council takes reports of housing discrimination. Questions about what counts? Check the official page below.
Official page: ssfhc.org
Your first steps, in order
Tick each one as you go. Your ticks stay on this phone only.
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Papers to have ready
Going in ready can make the visit go faster. Here are some examples.
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Bunkly tip: keep your papers safe. Keep your ID, Social Security card and benefit letters in one folder or zip bag. Take photos of each paper and save them where you can get to them, like your email. Never share your EBT card PIN with anyone.
Who to call in Nevada
Here are some official places to start. Other places may also help. Each place decides who it can serve, and hours change, so call ahead when you can.
Your local DWSS office
The Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services has offices across the state. They take applications for SNAP, TANF, Medicaid and energy help, and can point you to local help.
Official page: dwss.nv.gov
Nevada Energy Assistance Program (EAP)
Help with heating and cooling bills for households who qualify, run by DWSS. In Nevada, help with summer cooling costs can matter as much as winter heat, so it helps to ask early.
Official page: dwss.nv.gov/Energy
Nevada Law Help
A statewide site with plain language legal information and links to legal aid programs across Nevada for people facing problems with housing, benefits, family safety and more.
Official page: nevadalawhelp.org
Silver State Fair Housing Council
Help for Nevadans who think they faced housing discrimination, including information on your rights and how to file a complaint.
Official page: ssfhc.org
Nevada Housing Division
The state's housing finance agency. Its pages can help you learn about renting and find help nearby.
Official page: housing.nv.gov
NVHousingSearch.org
A statewide listing of rental homes, including affordable and accessible units, with search by city and rent.
Official page: nvhousingsearch.org
Clark County Social Service
Benefits help, emergency help and local referrals for Clark County residents who qualify.
Official page: clarkcountynv.gov
City of Las Vegas homeless services
Information on The Courtyard Homeless Resource Center and other city services for people experiencing homelessness in Las Vegas.
Official page: lasvegasnevada.gov/Residents/Homelessness
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
Civil legal help for residents of Clark County who qualify, including housing, family safety and consumer issues.
Official page: lacsn.org
Washoe County Human Services Agency
Social services and referrals for Washoe County residents, including help for adults, seniors and families. Adult Services: 775 328 2700.
Official page: washoecounty.gov/hsa
Nevada Rural Housing
Rental help and housing programs for people who qualify in rural Nevada counties.
Official page: nvrural.org
Volunteer Attorneys for Rural Nevadans
Civil legal help for residents of rural Nevada counties who qualify.
Official page: varn.org
Help that works in every state
HUD approved housing counselors
HUD lists housing counseling agencies that help people find, keep and hold on to a home. TTY 202 708 1455.
Official page: hud.gov/stat/sfh/housing-counseling
VA National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
Private calls 24/7 for Veterans who are homeless or at risk. Trained staff connect you to your nearest VA for help.
Official page: va.gov/homeless
Example: say your hours got cut in Elko
You could dial 211 and ask about rent help. You could ask your local DWSS office or 211 about energy help. If your landlord gives you court papers, you could call legal aid the same day.
Or say you're behind on rent in Fernley. You could gather your lease, your landlord's notice and your pay stubs. You could call your local DWSS office or 211 and say, "I'm behind on rent and I want to stay in my home. What can I apply for?" You could also dial 211 for other local programs, and call legal aid if you got court papers.
Bunkly tip: call your utility too. Many utility companies offer payment plans. Call before the shutoff date if you can, and ask what they can do.
What to say
To legal aid
"Hi. I got (an eviction notice or court papers) from my landlord."
"The paper is dated (date). I live in (county)."
"Can someone help me understand what to do next?"
To your landlord
"I want to be honest with you. My hours got cut and I'll be short this month."
"I've applied for help, and I can pay (amount) on (date)."
"Can we put a plan in writing?"
If you get put on hold or cut off
"Hi, I was just talking with someone about (what you need), and we got cut off."
"Can you help me pick up where we left off?"
"Is there a direct number I can use if this happens again?"
Bunkly tip: ask about the total cost. Before you sign, ask what you'll pay each month, including utilities and fees. A lower rent can cost more if heat and water aren't included.
Test yourself
Four quick questions. Tap an answer to see why.
Court papers often come with a short window to respond, and the timing matters.
Ask each place what they can do.
Each place decides who it can serve, so it is worth asking.
A no from one place isn't a no from everyone. Programs have different rules, funds and space.
Guides that go with this
Housing help sources last checked Oct 26, 2026. If something has changed, please tell us so we can fix it.
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