Welcome to Washoe County Housing and Homeless Services
Our Mission: To lead the community to build a system that is capable of housing people experiencing homelessness, so that it’s rare, brief, and non-reoccurring. Click here to view the Washoe County Regional Homelessness Strategic Plan
Washoe County Housing and Homeless Services was established on August 30, 2021, when the three entities in our community, City of Reno, City of Sparks, and Washoe County agreed to transfer the operation of the Nevada Cares Campus shelter and the Northern Nevada Continuum of Care (CoC) to Washoe County, effective September 1, 2021.
Below please find Washoe County shelter census dashboard and initiatives.
Our Mission: To lead the community to build a system that is capable of housing people experiencing homelessness, so that it’s rare, brief, and non-reoccurring. Click here to view the Washoe County Regional Homelessness Strategic Plan
Washoe County Housing and Homeless Services was established on August 30, 2021, when the three entities in our community, City of Reno, City of Sparks, and Washoe County agreed to transfer the operation of the Nevada Cares Campus shelter and the Northern Nevada Continuum of Care (CoC) to Washoe County, effective September 1, 2021.
Shelter Census Dashboard
For a list of additional community housing programs in the region that fall into the emergency shelter, temporary housing or permanent supportive housing as defined in our community housing inventory, please click here.
Housing and Homeless Services Initiatives
Built for Zero is a national movement working to measurably end homelessness
The Nevada Cares Campus provides shelter to our region's most vulnerable residents
Our Place provides shelter to families and women who are experiencing homelessness
Continuum of Care (CoC) is organized to carry out the responsibilities prescribed in U.S. Department HUD for Washoe County
How to Help, Donations, Volunteers
Community Homelessness Advisory Board (CHAB) provides regional recommendations regarding homelessness
If you are experiencing homelessness or know someone you may contact these organizations for help
Housing and Rental Resources
Additional Information
If you are interested in additional information on Housing and Homeless Services, please contact Dana Searcy, Housing and Homeless Services Manager, Office of the County Manager (775) 328-2720 or dsearcy@washoecounty.gov.