Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Washoe County, Nevada
Washoe County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,837 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,608 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $35.33 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,837
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 10% more than in Nevada
- Typical rent
- $1,608
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- About the same as in Nevada
- Wage needed
- $35.33
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $73,480 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 52%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 7% less than in Nevada
Only here
Renting in Washoe County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Washoe County has the highest typical rent in its area: $1,608, more than any of its 5 neighboring counties; next is Lyon County ($1,326).
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Washoe County has the 2nd lowest homeownership rate of the 17 counties in Nevada (60%).
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Washoe County has the 2nd highest typical rent of the 15 counties in Nevada with this figure ($1,608).
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Washoe County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Washoe County was $2,069 a month in September 2026: 8.2% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,279 | $24.60 | $51,160 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,460 | $28.08 | $58,400 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,837 | $35.33 | $73,480 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,452 | $47.15 | $98,080 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,842 | $54.65 | $113,680 |
HUD area: Reno, NV HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 28 ZIP codes in Washoe County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,690 in 89431 to $2,500 in 89521. 16 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,837).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 89402 | Reno, NV | $1,560 | $1,740 | $2,180 | $2,910 | $3,370 |
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| 89405 | Reno, NV | $1,280 | $1,460 | $1,840 | $2,460 | $2,850 |
| 89412 | Humboldt County, NV | $1,280 | $1,460 | $1,840 | $2,460 | $2,850 |
| 89412 | Reno, NV | $1,280 | $1,460 | $1,840 | $2,460 | $2,850 |
| 89424 | Reno, NV | $1,280 | $1,460 | $1,840 | $2,460 | $2,850 |
| 89431 | Reno, NV | $1,170 | $1,350 | $1,690 | $2,290 | $2,660 |
| 89433 | Reno, NV | $1,170 | $1,350 | $1,690 | $2,290 | $2,660 |
| 89436 | Reno, NV | $1,660 | $1,900 | $2,390 | $3,190 | $3,700 |
| 89439 | Reno, NV | $1,170 | $1,350 | $1,690 | $2,290 | $2,660 |
| 89439 | Sierra County, CA | $1,170 | $1,350 | $1,690 | $2,290 | $2,660 |
| 89441 | Reno, NV | $1,720 | $1,990 | $2,500 | $3,390 | $3,940 |
| 89442 | Reno, NV | $1,170 | $1,350 | $1,690 | $2,290 | $2,660 |
| 89450 | Reno, NV | $1,640 | $1,870 | $2,350 | $3,140 | $3,640 |
| 89451 | Reno, NV | $1,640 | $1,870 | $2,350 | $3,140 | $3,640 |
| 89501 | Reno, NV | $1,170 | $1,350 | $1,690 | $2,290 | $2,660 |
| 89502 | Reno, NV | $1,170 | $1,350 | $1,690 | $2,290 | $2,660 |
| 89503 | Reno, NV | $1,170 | $1,350 | $1,690 | $2,290 | $2,660 |
| 89506 | Reno, NV | $1,460 | $1,660 | $2,090 | $2,790 | $3,230 |
| 89508 | Reno, NV | $1,640 | $1,870 | $2,350 | $3,140 | $3,640 |
| 89509 | Reno, NV | $1,270 | $1,450 | $1,820 | $2,430 | $2,820 |
| 89510 | Reno, NV | $1,400 | $1,600 | $2,010 | $2,690 | $3,110 |
| 89511 | Reno, NV | $1,540 | $1,760 | $2,210 | $2,950 | $3,420 |
| 89512 | Reno, NV | $1,170 | $1,350 | $1,690 | $2,290 | $2,660 |
| 89519 | Reno, NV | $1,660 | $1,900 | $2,390 | $3,190 | $3,700 |
| 89521 | Reno, NV | $1,740 | $1,990 | $2,500 | $3,340 | $3,870 |
| 89523 | Reno, NV | $1,360 | $1,560 | $1,960 | $2,620 | $3,030 |
| 89557 | Reno, NV | $1,170 | $1,350 | $1,690 | $2,290 | $2,660 |
| 89704 | Reno, NV | $1,170 | $1,350 | $1,690 | $2,290 | $2,660 |
- 89402 · Reno, NV $2,180$2,910
- 89405 · Reno, NV $1,840$2,460
- 89412 · Humboldt County, NV $1,840$2,460
- 89412 · Reno, NV $1,840$2,460
- 89424 · Reno, NV $1,840$2,460
- 89431 · Reno, NV $1,690$2,290
- 89433 · Reno, NV $1,690$2,290
- 89436 · Reno, NV $2,390$3,190
- 89439 · Reno, NV $1,690$2,290
- 89439 · Sierra County, CA $1,690$2,290
- 89441 · Reno, NV $2,500$3,390
- 89442 · Reno, NV $1,690$2,290
- 89450 · Reno, NV $2,350$3,140
- 89451 · Reno, NV $2,350$3,140
- 89501 · Reno, NV $1,690$2,290
- 89502 · Reno, NV $1,690$2,290
- 89503 · Reno, NV $1,690$2,290
- 89506 · Reno, NV $2,090$2,790
- 89508 · Reno, NV $2,350$3,140
- 89509 · Reno, NV $1,820$2,430
- 89510 · Reno, NV $2,010$2,690
- 89511 · Reno, NV $2,210$2,950
- 89512 · Reno, NV $1,690$2,290
- 89519 · Reno, NV $2,390$3,190
- 89521 · Reno, NV $2,500$3,340
- 89523 · Reno, NV $1,960$2,620
- 89557 · Reno, NV $1,690$2,290
- 89704 · Reno, NV $1,690$2,290
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Washoe County, 52% of renter households are in that position; in Nevada, 56%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
52%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
79,984 households rent in Washoe County
- Spend half or more of their income 24%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 27%
- Spend less than 30% 48%
Compared with the state and the country
- Washoe 52%
- Nevada 56%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Washoe County
HUD lists 74 properties with homes for low-income households in Washoe County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 59
- HUD-assisted
- 14
- public housing
- 6
7,968 homes in all; 7,849 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Steamboat By Vintage Tax credit (LIHTC) 600 Geiger Grade Rd, Reno 89521 360 low-income homes · 1 bd: 78 · 2 bd: 168 · 3 bd: 84 · 4 bd: 5 · In service since 2020
- Southwest Village Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 3295 S Virginia St, Reno 89502 332 homes, 331 low-income · 1 bd: 98 · 2 bd: 213 · In service since 2006
- The Bluffs Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 4050 Gardella Ave, Reno 89512 300 homes, 298 low-income · 2 bd: 132 · 3 bd: 120 · 4 bd: 48 · In service since 2003 · For people with disabilities, families
- Diamond Creek Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) South Meadows Parkway, Reno 89521 288 low-income homes · 2 bd: 38 · 4 bd: 87 · In service since 2000 · For families
- Sky Mountain By Vintage Tax credit (LIHTC) 1405 Sky Mountain Dr, Reno 89523 288 low-income homes · 1 bd: 74 · 2 bd: 144 · 3 bd: 70 · In service since 2020
- Parkside Garden Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1800 Sullivan Ln, Sparks 89431 285 low-income homes · 1 bd: 72 · 2 bd: 217 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Austin Crest Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1295 Grand Summit Dr, Reno 89523 268 homes, 266 low-income · 2 bd: 140 · In service since 1999 · For older adults, families
- City Center Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 160 Sinclair St, Reno 89501 258 low-income homes · Studio: 171 · 1 bd: 87 · 3 bd: 171 · In service since 2001 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families
- Courtyard Centre Aka Studio III Tax credit (LIHTC) 695 W 3rd St, Reno 89503 240 low-income homes · Studio: 223 · 1 bd: 17 · In service since 2000 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Vintage at the Crossings Tax credit (LIHTC) 11565 Old Virginia Rd, Reno 89521 230 low-income homes · 1 bd: 141 · 2 bd: 89 · In service since 2018 · For older adults
- Zephyr Pointe Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 10640 N McCarran Blvd, Reno 89503 216 low-income homes · 1 bd: 51 · 2 bd: 75 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Carville Park Apartments HUD-assisted 1244 Carville Dr, Reno 89512 208 low-income homes · For older adults · (775) 323-7443
- Vintage Hills Senior Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 4195 W 7th St, Reno 89503 200 homes, 198 low-income · 1 bd: 139 · 2 bd: 61 · In service since 1999 · For older adults
- Community Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 2330 Wedekind Rd, Reno 89512 181 low-income homes · In service since 2017 · For families · (775) 358-5907
- Golden Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 520 Brinkby Ave, Reno 89509 159 low-income homes · 1 bd: 62 · 2 bd: 90 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Golden I Apartments HUD-assisted 3055 Lymbery St, Reno 89509 159 low-income homes · For families · (775) 826-6627
- Citivista Seniors Tax credit (LIHTC) 650 Record St, Reno 89512 152 low-income homes · 1 bd: 107 · 2 bd: 45 · In service since 2002
- Spanish Hills Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1475 Vista Del Rancho Pkwy, Sparks 89436 152 low-income homes · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 80 · In service since 2000 · For families
- Citivista Senior Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 650 Record St, Reno 89512 152 homes, 151 low-income · 1 bd: 107 · 2 bd: 45 · In service since 2002 · For older adults
- Sierra Manor Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 2350 Paradise Dr, Reno 89512 147 low-income homes · 1 bd: 148 · In service since 2009 · For older adults · (775) 331-4166
- Mineral Manor Public housing 1633 Andesite Ave, Reno 89512 150 homes, 144 low-income · Run by City of Reno Housing Authority · Average payment: $485 a month · (775) 329-3630
- Terracina Reno Tax credit (LIHTC) 2175 Sierra Highlands Dr, Reno 89523 140 low-income homes · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 80 · 3 bd: 30 · In service since 2016
- Banbridge Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1000 El Rancho Dr, Sparks 89431 128 low-income homes · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 80 · In service since 2001 · For families
- Silver Terrace Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1611 Wedekind Rd, Reno 89512 126 low-income homes · 2 bd: 77 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Whittell Pointe Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1855 Selmi Dr, Reno 89512 120 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 48 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Washoe Mills Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1375 Mill St, Reno 89502 115 low-income homes · Studio: 59 · 1 bd: 55 · In service since 2011 · For older adults · (775) 323-4299
- Whittell Pointe II Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1855 Selmi Dr, Reno 89512 108 low-income homes · 1 bd: 37 · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 38 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Essex Manor Public housing 700 Carlyle Ct, Reno 89506 106 low-income homes · Run by City of Reno Housing Authority · Average payment: $495 a month · (775) 329-3630
- Tom Sawyer Village Public housing 2435 Tom Sawyer Dr, Reno 89512 100 low-income homes · Run by City of Reno Housing Authority · Average payment: $438 a month · (775) 329-3630
- Silver Terrace Apartments HUD-assisted 1617 Wedekind Rd, Reno 89512 126 homes, 97 low-income · For families · (775) 333-2800
- Southridge Apartments I Tax credit (LIHTC) 1550 Sky Valley Dr, Reno 89523 92 low-income homes · Studio: 10 · 1 bd: 28 · 2 bd: 43 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 1995 · For families
- Park Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 500 Block Kuenzli, Reno 89502 85 low-income homes · Studio: 84 · 3 bd: 84 · In service since 1999
- Carriage Stone Senior Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 695 S Center St, Reno 89501 84 low-income homes · 1 bd: 59 · 2 bd: 25 · In service since 2006 · For older adults
- Virginia ST Tax credit (LIHTC) 652 S Virginia St, Reno 89501 84 low-income homes · 1 bd: 59 · 2 bd: 25 · In service since 2006 · For older adults
- Metropolitan Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 325 E 7th St, Reno 89512 83 low-income homes · Studio: 20 · 1 bd: 63 · In service since 2014 · For older adults · (775) 786-2279
- Skyline Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1570 Sky Valley Dr, Reno 89523 100 homes, 80 low-income · Studio: 17 · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 17 · In service since 1994 · For families
- Plaza at 4th Street Tax credit (LIHTC) 450 N Wells Ave, Reno 89512 73 homes, 72 low-income · Studio: 22 · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 31 · In service since 2019
- Sierra Crest Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 795 Prater Way, Sparks 89431 72 low-income homes · 1 bd: 45 · 2 bd: 27 · In service since 2005 · For older adults
- Stead Manor Public housing 5062 Bravo Ave, Reno 89506 68 low-income homes · Run by City of Reno Housing Authority · Average payment: $595 a month · (775) 329-3630
- Arbor Cove @ Virginia Lake Tax credit (LIHTC) 2350 Lymbery St, Reno 89509 66 low-income homes · 1 bd: 54 · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 2013 · For older adults
- Silver Sage at Neil Road Tax credit (LIHTC) 3870 Neil Rd, Reno 89502 58 low-income homes · 1 bd: 50 · 2 bd: 9 · In service since 2011 · For older adults
- Reno Silvercrest Residence HUD-assisted 1690 Wedekind Rd, Reno 89512 57 homes, 56 low-income · For older adults · (775) 322-2050
- Skyview Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1590 Sky Valley Dr, Reno 89523 100 homes, 55 low-income · Studio: 9 · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 9 · In service since 1994 · For families
- Grace Senior Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1260 Commerce St, Sparks 89431 55 low-income homes · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 18 · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 2004 · For older adults
- River Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 895 Kuenzli St, Reno 89502 55 low-income homes · 1 bd: 45 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 2011 · For older adults
- Myra Birch Manor Public housing 3584 Carlos Ln, Reno 89502 56 homes, 54 low-income · Run by City of Reno Housing Authority · Average payment: $439 a month · (775) 329-3630
- Pinewood Terrace Apts HUD-assisted 1455 Evelyn Way, Reno 89502 50 low-income homes · For families · (775) 825-1454
- Dakota Crest Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 446 Kirman Ave, Reno 89502 48 homes, 47 low-income · 2 bd: 32 · In service since 1997 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families
- Lincoln Way Tax credit (LIHTC) 618 4th St, Sparks 89431 45 low-income homes · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2016 · For older adults
- Juniper Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 525 Morrill Ave, Reno 89512 44 low-income homes · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 2015
- Vista Point Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) Talus Way, Reno 89503 44 low-income homes · 2 bd: 16 · 4 bd: 14 · In service since 1999 · For families
- Willie J. Wynn Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 1202 Hillboro Ave, Reno 89512 44 low-income homes · 1 bd: 44 · In service since 2020 · For older adults
- Cottonwood Village Tax credit (LIHTC) Linden/Yori Street, Reno 89502 44 homes, 43 low-income · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 26 · In service since 2003 · For families, people experiencing homelessness
- Aspen Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 1401 Sullivan LN, Sparks 89431 43 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 27 · In service since 2013 · For families
- Autumn Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 195 Gentry Way, Reno 89502 43 low-income homes · 1 bd: 21 · 2 bd: 22 · In service since 2010 · For families
- Aspen Terrace Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 355 Kirman Ave, Reno 89502 42 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 26 · In service since 2009 · For families
- City Hall Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 625 5th St, Sparks 89431 42 low-income homes · 1 bd: 43 · 2 bd: 21 · In service since 2009 · For older adults
- Silver Sage Senior Residence Tax credit (LIHTC) 4885 S McCarran Blvd, Reno 89502 41 low-income homes · 1 bd: 33 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 2007 · For older adults
- Centennial Park Annex Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1652 Wedekind Rd, Reno 89512 40 low-income homes · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2007 · For families · (775) 322-1040
- Sierra Manor II HUD-assisted 2360 Paradise Dr, Reno 89512 40 homes, 39 low-income · For older adults · (916) 488-0171
- Willows at Wells Senior Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 201 S Wells Ave, Reno 89502 39 low-income homes · 1 bd: 27 · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 2008 · For older adults
- Riverside Artist Lofts Tax credit (LIHTC) 17 S Virginia St, Reno 89501 35 low-income homes · 1 bd: 13 · 2 bd: 15 · 3 bd: 7 · In service since 2000 · For families
- JOHN McGRAW COURT Public housing 2455 Orovada St, Sparks 89431 34 low-income homes · Run by City of Reno Housing Authority · Average payment: $365 a month · (775) 329-3630
- Fourth Street II Tax credit (LIHTC) 801 E 4th St, Reno 89512 30 low-income homes · 2 bd: 30 · In service since 2002
- Fourth Street Project II Tax credit (LIHTC) 450 N Wells Ave, Reno 89512 30 low-income homes · 2 bd: 30 · In service since 2002 · For families
- Yorkshire Terrace Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 7900 Golden Valley RD., Reno 89506 30 low-income homes · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 1997 · For people with disabilities, families
- Lighthouse of the Sierra Tax credit (LIHTC) Clearacre & Crystal Lanes, Reno 89512 26 low-income homes · 1 bd: 9 · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 2001
- Sierra West Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1380 Riley Ave, Reno 89502 26 low-income homes · 2 bd: 26 · In service since 1992 · For families
- Village at North Tax credit (LIHTC) 925 N Virginia St, Reno 89503 25 low-income homes · In service since 2016
- John Butterworth Estates HUD-assisted 430 Linden St, Reno 89502 24 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (702) 259-1903
- El Centro HUD-assisted 101 State St, Reno 89501 26 homes, 22 low-income · For families · (775) 322-2290
- William J. Raggio Plaza HUD-assisted 48 Park St, Reno 89502 21 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (702) 259-1903
- Fourth Street I Tax credit (LIHTC) 801 E 4th St, Reno 89512 20 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · In service since 2002
- Manhattan Place Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 930 Manhattan St, Reno 89512 10 low-income homes · 4 bd: 10 · In service since 1992
5 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Washoe County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 1 agency serves in Washoe County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Area median income: $116,800. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Reno, NV HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,151 – $1,407
- 1 bedroom $1,314 – $1,606
- 2 bedrooms $1,653 – $2,021
- 3 bedrooms $2,207 – $2,697
- 4 bedrooms $2,558 – $3,126
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- City of Reno Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 3,319 vouchers · 506 public housing units (775) 329-3630 City of Reno Housing Authority: hlopez@renoha.org
Housing agencies in Nevada Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Nevada
What Nevada law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 3 months of rent
- NRS 118A.242(1)
- When must they return my deposit?
- 30 days
- NRS 118A.242(4)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 7 judicial days
- NRS 40.253(1)(a)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 30 days
- NRS 40.251(1)(b)
- Only a court order can remove youNRS 118A.390(1)
- Protection from retaliationNRS 118A.510(1)
- Repair and deduct from the rentNRS 118A.360(1)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Washoe County
HUD lists no counseling agencies near in Washoe County. Free legal aid and your housing agency can guide you.
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$3,674
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,837
- Security deposit
- $1,837
- Total
- $3,674
When you'll have it
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Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Washoe County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,279; 1 bedroom: $1,460; 2 bedrooms: $1,837; 3 bedrooms: $2,452; 4 bedrooms: $2,842. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Washoe County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,837) without spending more than 30% of income takes $35.33 an hour full time, or $73,480 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Washoe County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $58,400 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Washoe County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,653 and $2,021 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Washoe County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,690 in 89431 to $2,500 in 89521. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Washoe County?
HUD lists 74 properties with homes for low-income households in Washoe County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Washoe County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Washoe County, 52% of renter households are in that position; in Nevada, 56%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).