LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Clark County Social Services announced the expansion of its Eviction Prevention Program.
Officials say the goal is keeping individuals and families on their feet during times of financial hardship.
County officials say the new program expands the current rental assistance programs including funding for those who may be facing eviction, but have not yet received an eviction notice.
Those who are eligible will receive a single payment, the amount based on need.
Officials FOX% spoke to say payments could be up to 12 months in back rent and up to three months in rent moving forward.
The County is also planning to release expanded programming during the first week of June 2024, through Fixed Income Rent Assistance for those who are on a fixed income such as Social Security, Veteran Affairs benefits, pension or disability benefits;
and experiencing financial hardships and facing eviction for non-payment.
“These are programs that are preventative and diversion in nature,” said Jamie Sorenson, Clark County Social Services Director. “We hope to use these resources to keep families in their homes to the extent that we can.”
The eligibility criteria for both programs are as follows:
- Tenant is behind on rent and/or has been served with an eviction notice.
- Tenant is at or below 60% of Area Median Income (those making $3,000 – $5,000 monthly) for the Eviction Prevention; and currently at or below 50% (those making $2,500 – $4,700 monthly) for the Fixed Income Program.
- Tenant has a plan to continue making rent payments beyond rental assistance payments provided by Clark County.
- Tenant has NOT previously received assistance through Eviction CHAP or Fixed Income CHAP.
More detailed eligibility criteria can be found at: clarkcountynv.gov/rentalassistance.
Those who are behind on their rent are encouraged to contact Clark County’s Social Service Office at (702) 455-4270 or email [email protected] for more information on the Eviction Prevention Program and to apply as eligible at: https://chap.clarkcountynv.gov/.
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