The Housing Choice Voucher Program (formerly known as Section 8) assists low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled in paying for decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.

The Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is opened periodically on an as needed basis. When the waiting list is re-opened, a public announcement is placed in area newspapers and information posted on the Regional Housing Authority's website.

Web pages

• RHA home - http://www.regionalha.org/home
• Housing Choice Voucher info - https://www.regionalha.org/programs/housing-choice-voucher
• Housing Choice Voucher APPLICANT info - http://www.regionalha.org/programs/housing-choice-voucher/applicants - This page includes a link to an FAQ document that answers many general questions about the program. Scroll through the page to learn if the waitlist is open.
• Mainstream Voucher Program info from HUD (US Department of Housing and Urban Development - https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/public_indian_housing/progr…

Habitat for Humanity partners with local families to build and sell affordable homes in Nevada County. The Home Ownership Program helps low-income families become homeowners by offering affordable mortgages and support throughout the homebuilding process.

Services include:

• Affordable homeownership opportunities for income-qualified families
• Income eligibility between 30% and 80% of the Nevada County area median income
• 500-hour “sweat equity” commitment per household toward home construction or other Habitat services
• Selection process based on need, income stability, and partnership readiness
• Application review process that includes interviews and home visits by the selection committee

Web pages

• Home - https://nchabitat.org/

The Homeless Outreach and Medical Engagement (HOME) Team provides case management, outreach, and health services for people experiencing homelessness in Nevada County.

The team includes outreach workers, housing navigators, a peer support specialist, and a registered nurse. Services are provided in the field to meet people where they are. The program is a collaboration between Nevada County, Hospitality House, AMI Housing, and Turning Point.

Services include:

• Conducts street outreach and case management
• Provides housing navigation and assistance
• Offers medical care and health education in the field
• Connects people to mental health and substance use services
• Partners with local organizations and agencies for collaborative care

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/2869/HOME-Team

The Children’s Community Chest Program offers emergency funding to meet the needs of children ages 0-18 in Nevada and Sierra County families when no other community support is available. 

Funds are intended for urgent situations and must be requested by a public or nonprofit agency.

Covered areas include Nevada County and the Sierra County portions of the Tahoe-Truckee region.

Support may include:

• Emergency rental assistance
• Transportation or car repair costs
• Utility payments to prevent shut-off
• Medical or counseling expenses
• Summer camp enrollment

Requests must include documentation of need, such as a price quote or bill, and are submitted by agencies on behalf of the family. Funding is limited and supported by community donations.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.sncs.org/
• Children's Community Chest - https://www.sncs.org/resources.html?tp3=1_2
• Community Chest Application & Guidelines - http://www.sncs.org/PDFs/Forms/Community_Chest_Application.pdf
• Contact - htt…

FREED offers VetsFlex, a program that provides veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with funds to assist in achieving sustainable housing.

The VetsFlex program can be used to:

• Fund a first month's rent and/or deposit payment
• Fund temporary shelter/housing
• Fund other housing-related needs, which can vary case-by-case, allowing for broad use
  
  

Web pages

• Home - https://freed.org/
• Housing information - https://freed.org/services/independent-living/housing/
• Contact - https://freed.org/contact/

FREED's Landlord Liaison Program (LLP) helps people experiencing or at risk of homelessness access and maintain stable housing.

Services include:

• Assistance with first month’s rent and security deposits
• Temporary rental subsidies
• Credit-building support and limited debt repayment
• Home accessibility modifications (smoke detectors, mobility aids, appliances)
• Landlord incentives to increase housing opportunities for people on the HMIS By-Name List

No income limits apply. Program participation begins after enrollment in the coordinated entry system.

Web pages

• Home - https://freed.org/
• Contact - https://freed.org/contact/

This resource is eligible for electronic referral.

Hospitality House offers a year-round, temporary, overnight emergency shelter for homeless residents of Western Nevada County who have lived in the county for 45 days or more. ID not required.

Services available to those who are staying at the shelter include:

• Emergency shelter
• Food
• Clothing
• Showers
• Laundry
• Job training
• Customized case management
• Mental health counseling
• Enrichment classes
• Transportation
• Housing assistance

Intakes

• 7 days a week (based on availability)

Animals

• Hospitality House accepts approved pets. Contact Hospitality House or ask a 211 call agent for details of the pet policy.
  
  

Web pages

• Home - www.hhshelter.org

NOTE: 211 gets inquiries about the apartments behind Safeway. Brunswick Commons is the apartment complex on Old Tunnel Rd behind the Safeway, etc in Grass Valley. Members of the general public cannot apply for units because the complex is entirely devoted to people who are clients of Hospitality House, Turning Point, or Nevada County Behavioral Health. Peopl…

Sierra Community House can provide rental assistance to qualifying individuals and households who live in Tahoe and Truckee.

Screening and Applications
Sierra Community House will screen households to assist each community member who may qualify. If households qualify, Sierra Community House will go through the application process with them so that the household may receive assistance with rent or utility (water/garbage/gas/electricity) payments.

Additional services include:

• Professional advocacy and case management
• Government benefit application assistance (medical, CalFresh, LiHeap, CalWorks)
• Healthcare enrollment assistance (MediCal, MediCare & Covered California)
• Healthcare navigation (referrals)
• Housing search & retention services
• Emergency hunger relief
• Financial coaching

Locations
The rental assistance may be available to those who reside in Tahoe and Truckee areas.

Income limits information.

 
Web pages

• Main website - https://sierracommunityhouse.org/
• Income limits - https://w…

Riverview Homes serves seniors, families and people with special needs who lack the economic resources to access quality, safe housing opportunities. Accepts Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8); 3 to 4 bedroom units available.

Waitlist is available even when there are no openings. Contact property manager for application details.


Web pages

• Home - https://www.mercyhousing.org/
• Riverview Homes Application & Other Information - https://www.mercyhousing.org/california/riverview-homes/

The Tenant Power Toolkit (TPT) is a multi-organization collaborative effort designed to keep people in their homes, fight evictions, fight rent debt, and build the collective power of tenants. Learn how to use the Tenant Power Toolkit - Attend one of the free online Toolkit Trainings. The trainings are aimed at helping California tenant organizers, counselors, lawyers and tenants themselves on how to use the Toolkit to keep renters in their homes.

This is how it works: You answer some questions about your eviction and debt situation. TPT helps you fight your eviction and your rent debt, links you with legal resources and tenants’ rights groups, and their housing justice work including collective action campaigns.

• Tenant Resources & Know Your Rights
• FAQs

Web pages

• Home - https://tenantpowertoolkit.org/
• Tenant Resources & Know Your Rights - https://tenantpowertoolkit.org/know-your-rights.html
• FAQs - https://tenantpowertoolkit.org/faqs.html