This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Washoe County, Nevada. Everything below is drawn from federal HUD datasets, with the source and refresh date for each one shown at the bottom of the page.
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in Washoe County is administered by City of Reno Housing Authority, (775) 329-3630. Housing authorities — not landlords, and not this website — decide who is eligible, run the waiting lists and issue vouchers.
HUD identifies this authority by the code NV001. It reports 3,311 Housing Choice Voucher units and 506 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for Washoe County
HUD sets income limits by area rather than by city. This county sits in the Reno, NV HUD Metro FMR Area income-limit area, where the FY2026 area median family income is $116,800.
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $24,550 | $40,900 | $65,450 |
| 2 people | $28,050 | $46,750 | $74,800 |
| 3 people | $31,550 | $52,600 | $84,150 |
| 4 people | $35,050 | $58,400 | $93,450 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $63,100 | $100,950 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $67,750 | $108,450 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $72,450 | $115,900 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $77,100 | $123,400 |
The very low income (50%) column is the figure most often used as the income ceiling for the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program. Federal rules also require housing authorities to direct at least 75% of new voucher admissions to extremely low income households.
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
Fair Market Rent is HUD’s estimate of what a modest unit rents for, including utilities, in the Reno, NV HUD Metro FMR Area area. Housing authorities use it to set the payment standard that caps voucher assistance. It is not a rent cap and it is not what any particular landlord charges.
| Unit size | FY2026 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $1,289 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $1,489 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,870 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,539 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,949 / month |
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in Washoe County
HUD records 80 subsidised or tax-credit properties in this county. Each is listed below under the program that federal records actually associate it with. None of these listings means a unit is currently vacant or that applications are open.
HUD-Assisted Properties
Properties with an active HUD subsidy contract, such as Project-Based Section 8, Section 202 housing for the elderly, or Section 811 housing for people with disabilities.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARVILLE PARK APARTMENTS | 1244 Carville Dr, Reno 89512 | HUD-Assisted Property | 208 assisted | (775) 323-7443 |
| CENTENNIAL PARK ANNEX | 1652 Wedekind Rd, Reno 89512 | HUD-Assisted Property | 38 assisted | (775) 322-1040 |
| Community Gardens | 2330 Wedekind Rd, Reno 89512 | HUD-Assisted Property | 172 assisted | (775) 358-5907 |
| El Centro | 101 State St, Reno 89501 | HUD-Assisted Property | 22 assisted | (775) 322-2290 |
| GOLDEN I APARTMENTS | 3055 Lymbery St, Reno 89509 | HUD-Assisted Property | 159 assisted | (775) 826-6627 |
| John Butterworth Estates | 430 Linden St, Reno 89502 | HUD-Assisted Property | 24 assisted | (702) 259-1903 |
| Metropolitan Gardens Apartments | 325 E 7th St, Reno 89512 | HUD-Assisted Property | 83 assisted | (775) 786-2279 |
| PINEWOOD TERRACE APTS | 1455 Evelyn Way, Reno 89502 | HUD-Assisted Property | 50 assisted | (775) 825-1454 |
| RENO SILVERCREST RESIDENCE | 1690 Wedekind Rd, Reno 89512 | HUD-Assisted Property | 56 assisted | (775) 322-2050 |
| SIERRA MANOR | 2350 Paradise Dr, Reno 89512 | HUD-Assisted Property | 147 assisted | (775) 331-4166 |
| Sierra Manor II | 2360 Paradise Dr, Reno 89512 | HUD-Assisted Property | 39 assisted | (916) 488-0171 |
| Silver Terrace Apartments | 1617 Wedekind Rd, Reno 89512 | HUD-Assisted Property | 97 assisted | (775) 333-2800 |
| WASHOE MILL APARTMENTS | 1375 Mill St, Reno 89502 | HUD-Assisted Property | 115 assisted | (775) 323-4299 |
| WILLIAM J. RAGGIO PLAZA | 48 Park St, Reno 89502 | HUD-Assisted Property | 21 assisted | (702) 259-1903 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
Public Housing Developments
Developments owned or operated by a public housing authority.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESSEX MANOR | 700 Carlyle Ct, Reno 89506 | Public Housing Development | 106 total | (775) 329-3630 |
| JOHN McGRAW COURT | 2455 Orovada St, Sparks 89431 | Public Housing Development | 34 total | (775) 329-3630 |
| MINERAL MANOR | 1633 Andesite Ave, Reno 89512 | Public Housing Development | 144 total | (775) 329-3630 |
| MYRA BIRCH MANOR | 3584 Carlos Ln, Reno 89502 | Public Housing Development | 54 total | (775) 329-3630 |
| STEAD MANOR | 5062 Bravo Ave, Reno 89506 | Public Housing Development | 68 total | (775) 329-3630 |
| TOM SAWYER VILLAGE | 2435 Tom Sawyer Dr, Reno 89512 | Public Housing Development | 100 total | (775) 329-3630 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
LIHTC Affordable Properties
Properties financed with Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. LIHTC is a financing program, not Section 8 — rent is restricted, but a tax-credit property is not required to accept Housing Choice Vouchers and may have its own separate waiting list.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARBOR COVE @ VIRGINIA LAKE | 2350 LYMBERRY STREET, RENO 89509 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 66 assisted | — |
| ASPEN TERRACE APARTMENTS | 355 KIRMAN AVE, RENO 89502 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 42 assisted | — |
| ASPEN VILLAGE | 1401 SULLIVAN LN, SPARKS 89436 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 43 assisted | — |
| AUSTIN CREST APTS | 1295 GRAND SUMMIT DRIVE, RENO 89523 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 266 assisted | — |
| AUTUMN VILLAGE APTS | 195 GENTRY WAY, RENO 89502 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 43 assisted | — |
| BANBRIDGE APARTMENTS | 1000 EL RANCHO DRIVE, SPARKS 89431 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 128 assisted | — |
| CARRIAGE STONE SENIOR APARTMENTS | 695 S. CENTER ST, RENO 89501 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 84 assisted | — |
| CENTENNIAL PARK ANNEX | 1652 WEDEKIND RD, RENO 89512 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 40 assisted | — |
| CITIVISTA SENIOR APARTMENTS | 650 RECORD STREET, RENO 89512 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 151 assisted | — |
| CITIVISTA SENIORS | 650 RECORD ST, RENO 89512 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 152 assisted | — |
| CITY CENTER APARTMENTS | 160 SINCLAIR STREET, RENO 89501 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 258 assisted | — |
| CITY HALL APARTMENTS | 625 5T STREET, SPARKS 89431 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 42 assisted | — |
| COMMUNITY GARDENS | 2330 WEDEKIND ROAD, RENO 89512 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 181 assisted | — |
| COTTONWOOD VILLAGE | LINDEN/YORI STREET, RENO 89502 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 43 assisted | — |
| COURTYARD CENTRE AKA STUDIO III | 695 WEST 3RD STREET, RENO 89503 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 240 assisted | — |
| DAKOTA CREST APTS. | 446 KIRMAN ST., RENO 89502 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 47 assisted | — |
| DIAMOND CREEK APARTMENTS | SOUTH MEADOWS PARKWAY, RENO 89511 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 288 assisted | — |
| FOURTH STREET I | 801 E FOURTH ST, RENO 89512 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 20 assisted | — |
| FOURTH STREET II | 801 E FOURTH ST, RENO 89512 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 30 assisted | — |
| FOURTH STREET PROJECT II | 450 N. WELLS AVE., RENO 89512 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 30 assisted | — |
| GOLDEN APTS | 520 BRINKBY AVE, RENO 89509 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 159 assisted | — |
| GRACE SENIOR APARTMENTS | 1260 COMMERCE ST, SPARKS 89431 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 55 assisted | — |
| HILL STREET APTS | 244 HILL ST, RENO 89501 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 8 total | — |
| HOME SUITES APTS | 615 E LINCOLN WAY, SPARKS 89431 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 249 total | — |
| JUNIPER VILLAGE | 525 MORRILL AVENUE, RENO 89502 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 44 assisted | — |
| LIGHTHOUSE OF THE SIERRA | CLEARACRE & CRYSTAL LANES, RENO 89512 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 26 assisted | — |
| LINCOLN WAY | 618 4TH STREET, SPARKS 89431 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 45 assisted | — |
| LINDEN APTS | 400 LINDEN ST, RENO 89502 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 40 total | — |
| MANHATTAN PLACE APTS | 930 MANHATTAN ST, RENO 89512 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 10 assisted | — |
| METROPOLITAN GARDENS | 325 E 7TH STREET, RENO 89512 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 83 assisted | — |
| NEIL VILLA APTS | 4205 NEIL RD, RENO 89502 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 28 total | — |
| PARK MANOR | 500 BLOCK KUENZLI, RENO 89502 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 85 assisted | — |
| PARKSIDE GARDEN APARTMENTS | 1800 SULLIVAN LANE, SPARKS 89431 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 285 assisted | — |
| PLAZA AT 4TH STREET | 450 N WELLS AVE, RENO 89512 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 72 assisted | — |
| RILEY STREET APTS | 1450 RILEY AVE, RENO 89502 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 9 total | — |
| RIVER SENIOR APTS | 895 KUENZLI ST, RENO 89502 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 55 assisted | — |
| RIVERSIDE ARTIST LOFTS | 17 SOUTH VIRGINIA, RENO 89501 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 35 assisted | — |
| SIERRA CREST SENIOR APTS | 795 PRATER WAY, SPARKS 89431 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 72 assisted | — |
| SIERRA MANOR APTS | 2350 PARADISE DRIVE, RENO 89512 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 143 assisted | — |
| SIERRA WEST APTS | 1380 RILEY AVE, RENO 89502 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 26 assisted | — |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
How to apply
- Contact the administering housing authority named above. Only they can tell you whether a waiting list is open.
- Check the income limits in the table above for your household size. Income is one factor, not the whole test.
- Ask about local preferences. Many authorities prioritise applicants who live or work in the area, veterans, people with disabilities, or families experiencing homelessness.
- Ask for the landlord list. Most authorities keep a list of owners who have accepted vouchers before. It is usually free and rarely published online.
Related housing resources
Where this information comes from
| Dataset | Published by | Source last refreshed | We last synced |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUD Public Housing Authorities | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development | 18 August 2026 | 20 September 2026 |
| HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research | not published by the provider | 20 September 2026 |
| HUD Fair Market Rents | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development | 30 September 2025 | 20 September 2026 |
| HUD Multifamily Properties – Assisted | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development | 21 July 2026 | 20 September 2026 |
| HUD Public Housing Developments | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development | 21 July 2026 | 20 September 2026 |
| HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development | 14 May 2025 | 20 September 2026 |
These are federal administrative datasets. They record which properties receive a subsidy and which organisations administer which programs. They do not record vacancies, waiting-list status, or whether a landlord will accept a Housing Choice Voucher. Those things change constantly and can only be confirmed by contacting the housing authority or the property directly.
Important
Section8Finder is an independent information resource. We do not administer vouchers, we do not accept or process applications, and we cannot place anyone in housing. Applying through a housing authority is free — if any site asks you to pay to apply for Section 8, do not pay.
Income limits and Fair Market Rents are set by HUD and are revised at least annually. Eligibility is determined by the administering housing authority, which applies rules beyond income alone, including deductions, assets, household composition, citizenship or eligible immigration status, screening criteria and local preferences.