Clark County’s widely used rental assistance program, the Eviction Prevention and Fixed Income Rent Assistance initiative, has officially stopped accepting new applications. The program, formerly known as CHAP, has been a lifeline for thousands of residents struggling to pay rent or avoid eviction, but now the funding is nearly depleted.

Since its launch, the program has distributed millions of dollars to help local residents, and more than 73,000 people have received support. The county emphasized that applications already submitted will still be processed in the order they were received, but priority will be given to senior citizens and individuals with disabilities.

Story Highlights:

• Clark County rental assistance program stops accepting new applications as funding nears exhaustion.

• Eviction prevention efforts continue for high-priority residents, including seniors and people with disabilities.

• Las Vegas Justice Court Eviction Diversion program receives $15 million to assist high-priority applicants.

• CHAP has distributed over $375 million since 2020, assisting 73,000 residents.

• Residents facing eviction can contact Clark County Social Services at (702) 455-4270 or visit the Civil Law Self Help Center.

Jamie Sorenson, director of Clark County Social Services, acknowledged the impact of the news. “We recognize this news may be challenging for those who are experiencing hardship,” Sorenson said. She added that while the funding for the Clark County rental assistance program is nearing exhaustion, the county remains committed to helping residents in need.

Sorenson encouraged residents to continue seeking help. “Applications that are already in the system will be processed as received. However, we are giving priority to senior citizens and people with disabilities. These residents are encouraged to apply to the Las Vegas Justice Court Eviction Diversion program, which recently received $15 million from the Nevada Legislature to provide additional support.”

The program began in 2020 as the CARES Housing Assistance Program, commonly known as CHAP, as part of the county’s effort to help residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the years, the initiative has adapted to meet evolving community needs, providing rental and utility assistance to residents struggling to maintain stable housing.

“This funding has been in place since COVID-19, and our programming has adapted to meet the needs of our community,” Sorenson said. “While the funding is reaching exhaustion, I am proud that over 73,000 residents have been assisted, and we continue to work to support those in need of other resources as best as we can.”

Residents facing eviction and in need of assistance are urged to contact Clark County Social Services at (702) 455-4270. For more information on preventing eviction or responding to an eviction notice, residents can visit the Civil Law Self Help Center at 200 Lewis Avenue.

As the Clark County rental assistance program reaches the end of its funding, residents facing housing challenges are encouraged to explore other available resources. While CHAP helped tens of thousands avoid eviction over the past years, programs like the Las Vegas Justice Court Eviction Diversion offer continued support for seniors, people with disabilities, and other high-priority residents. Staying informed and reaching out to local social services remains essential for those in need of eviction prevention assistance.

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