Rental & Deposit Assistance Program

The Rental and Deposit Assistance Program provides supplemental funding to qualified individuals and families in Washoe County, who are low-income and having difficulty paying their rent, deposit fees or utlities (current or overdue).

Eligibility is determined by your annual gross income not exceeding low-income guidelines, the number of household members, and whether your rent is at or below fair market value.  Qualified applicants must be sustainable moving forward.

 

CRITERIA/REQUIREMENTS NEEDED WHEN APPLYING

IDENTIFICATION FOR ALL HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS:

• Government issued ID or Driver’s License
• Birth Certificate for minor children

LANDLORD INFORMATION:

• W-9 (Washoe County form only) completed by property manager/owner.
• Washoe County Vendor application completed by property manager/owner.
• Section 8 Resident Worksheet and Calculation Sheet or Housing award letter (if receiving).
• Current Rental/Lease agreement (can be unsigned to submit application) OR
• Lending agreement/mortgage statement

INCOME (must provide proof of all income that apply):

• Current Pay stubs for the last 30 days (if available) OR
• For new jobs only: Letter from employer that includes all: Start date, hourly wage, number of hours worked per week and if position is temporary or permanent.
• Award letter from Unemployment
• Social Security Award letter
• Proof of other income: ex. Child Support, spousal support, self-employment, etc.

BANK STATEMENT

• 60 day transaction printout for all bank accounts
• CURRENT UTILITY BILL *Only needed if requesting Utility assistance.

 

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