Summer 2013 Recreation Guide - City of Las Vegas

community information
THE CITY OF LAS VEGAS CORRIDOR OF HOPE CENTER
PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING THREE PROGRAMS:
HOME TENANT BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE (TBRA) PROGRAM
The city of Las Vegas Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program (TBRA) is a housing assistance program that provides help to low income individuals and
families, preferably at-risk or current homeless, to attain or maintain housing and stability. Assistance is granted based on eligibility and documentation
requirements. Applicants must be city of Las Vegas residents for a minimum of six months and their income must not exceed the following income
guidelines for the household size. Rental assistance and support services are provided by outside agencies selected by the city. For more information,
please call (702) 229-4278.
60% 1 person 2 person 3 person 4 person 5 person 6 person 7 person 8 person
Limit $27,180 $31,080 $34,980 $38,820 $41,940 $45,060 $48,180 $51,300
EMERGENCY RELOCATION ASSISTANCE (ERA) PROGRAM:
The city of Las Vegas Emergency Relocation Assistance (ERA) Program provides moving assistance to those households who rent single family homes
and are forced to move due to the foreclosure, default or bankruptcy of the landlord. Moving assistance may include the cost of movers/moving
truck, security deposits, utility deposits and application fees. There are eligibility and documentation requirements in order for a household to
apply. Most importantly the current home must be located within the city of Las Vegas and the household income must not exceed the following
income guidelines for the household size:
120%
Limit
1 person 2 person 3 person 4 person 5 person 6 person 7 person 8 person
$ 55,200 $ 63,120 $ 71,040 $ 78,840 $ 85,200 $ 91,560 $97,800 $ 104,160
Anyone seeking more information can call (702) 229-4278 or e-mail corridorofhope@lasvegasnevada.gov to get more information about these
services. This program is funded by the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development and is only offered when funds are available.
FAMILY REUNIFICATION PROGRAM (GREYHOUND):
The city of Las Vegas Homeless Family Reunification Program provides a one-way Greyhound bus ticket for homeless person(s) to live with family
and/or friends outside of Las Vegas. There are eligibility and documentation requirements in order for a person(s) to apply. Most importantly the
applicant must be homeless, has lived in the city of Las Vegas for at least six months, has no income/ resources and it can be verified that they
will not be homeless upon arriving at their destination.
Anyone seeking more information can call (702) 229-4278 or e-mail corridorofhope@lasvegasnevada.gov to get more information about these
services. This program is funded by the city of Las Vegas and is only offered when funds are available.
A PUBLIC SERVICE FROM THE NEVADA ATTORNEY GENERAL
HOME AGAIN NEVADA
Home Again is a new program that makes it easier for residents of Nevada to determine
what state or federal assistance be available to them with a single “one-stop shop,” free
resource. Initiated by Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto and led by Financial
Guidance Center, the Home Again Nevada Homeowner Relief Program is designed for:
• Homeowners seeking a loan modification
• Consumers working to restore their credit
• Households working toward home ownership
The no-fee service is available for all Nevadans simply by calling toll free 1-855-HLP-4-NEV (1-855-457-4638)
with both English and Spanish-speaking assistance available. The call center is open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through
Friday. Information is also available at www.HomeAgainNevada.Gov.
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