Homelessness in Nevada local government
What Nevada city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about homelessness — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
27 Nevada meetings since 2024 covered homelessness. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Nevada with the most homelessness activity
- Washoe County, NV (8)
- Clark County, NV (7)
- Reno, NV (6)
- Las Vegas, NV (3)
- Douglas County, NV (1)
- North Las Vegas, NV (1)
- Mesquite, NV (1)
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Board to review Point-in-Time homelessness count and system gaps
The Community Homelessness Advisory Board will receive updates on the Point-in-Time count and current system gaps. The board will also discuss establishing a standing agenda item for updates from the Advisory Board of Lived Experience (ABLE).
Board to vote on $6M in HUD grants for homeless programs
The Clark County Board of Commissioners will consider consent agenda items including contracts, grants, and licenses. Key decisions include approving over $6 million in HUD renewal grants for homeless housing and support services, awarding a contract for Hollywood Boulevard roadway improvements, and adopting the…
Douglas Disposal rates to rise 3.74% starting July 1
The Board of County Commissioners will consider a consent calendar that includes a 3.74% rate increase for Douglas Disposal residential and commercial trash collection, several outdoor festival licenses for July 4 events, and a $45,440 donation for animal shelter patio covers. Also on the agenda: a liquor board item…
County to allocate $1.5M for community initiative programs
The Board considers a consent agenda with routine contracts and grants, including $1.5 million for community initiatives and a $1.4 million HUD grant for homeless planning. They will also vote on a $150,000 settlement offer in a lawsuit and approve temporary election staffing contracts.
Council to approve $13.4M HUD action plan for housing and homeless services
The City Council will discuss and vote on a $13.4 million HUD Annual Action Plan for FY 2026-2027, including CDBG, ESG, HOPWA, and HOME funds for housing, homeless prevention, and community development. They will also consider several contract awards, including a $3.2 million remodel of Freedom Park, $2.5 million for…
County votes on landfill deal for out-of-state waste
The Board will consider approving a revised Laughlin Landfill agreement with Republic Services to accept out-of-state waste, with a 5% fee on gross receipts. Numerous routine consent items include contract awards for road construction and painting services, grant applications for homeless data systems, and a brew pub…
Board will consider adding new members to the Community Homelessness Advisory Board
The Washoe County Community Homelessness Advisory Board will meet on May 11, 2026 at the County Commission Chambers and via Zoom. The agenda includes public comment, approval of the March 16, 2026 meeting minutes, and discussion of a recommendation to modify existing resolutions to add additional members, including…
Council to vote on $2.1M safety upgrades and $1.6M Rampart Blvd project
The City Council will consider numerous consent agenda items including contract awards for road safety and complete streets designs, a safety upgrades program, and homeless coordination funding. They will also vote on zoning map amendments and a new home occupation rule for cottage cosmetics.
Board to accept $28K in donations for child protective services
The Washoe County Board of Commissioners will vote to accept multiple donations, including 47 Narcan kits for Juvenile Services and over $28,000 in cash and goods for Child Protective Services. Smaller donations for homeless services are also on the agenda. The meeting includes several proclamations and informational…
Board discusses battery storage project and city budget
The Ward 6 Neighborhood Advisory Board will review a conditional use permit for a 25.2-acre battery energy storage system near Rio Wrangler Parkway. The board will also receive a financial update on the FY2026/27 city budget and a presentation on homelessness.
Board may vote to recommend dissolving the Community Homeless Advisory Board
The Washoe County Community Homeless Advisory Board will first approve the minutes from its December 2, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss and possibly act on a recommendation to dissolve the board, to be sent to the Washoe County Board of County Commissioners, the Reno City Council, and the Sparks City Council…
Board considers recommendation to dissolve itself
The Community Homelessness Advisory Board will discuss whether to recommend that the Washoe County Board of County Commissioners and the Reno and Sparks City Councils dissolve the board. Members will also consider recommending resolutions to add more members to the board.
CAB to approve minutes and discuss homelessness outreach
The Spanish Springs Citizens Advisory Board will meet to approve the minutes from the January 7, 2026 meeting and hear a report on the Washoe County Sheriff's Office and Sparks Police Department's Homeless Outreach Proactive Engagement (HOPE) Team.
Ward 3 NAB to review Trego Grid energy storage and annexation requests
The Ward 3 Neighborhood Advisory Board will elect its 2026 officers and review two development requests for the Trego Grid project. The board will also receive presentations on the Washoe County School District's modernization plan and homelessness in Reno.
Board to award streetlight LED upgrade and homeless cleanup contracts
The Clark County Board of Commissioners, meeting jointly with several other boards, will consider a consent agenda that includes awarding contracts for homeless encampment cleanup countywide, a streetlight LED upgrade and wire theft replacement project, and road construction on the CC-215 Beltway. The board will also…
Ward 1 NAB to discuss East 4th Street National Historic District nomination
The Ward 1 Neighborhood Advisory Board will meet to discuss several community presentations. The board will not take action on development projects, but will review reports on local arts, downtown partnerships, and homelessness.
City Council to consider $14.7M joint communications facility agreement
The City Council will review several high-value infrastructure contracts and public safety grants. The body is also considering updates to short-term residential rental ordinances and funding for homeless transitional housing.
Council to approve $10.6M animal shelter contract and major infrastructure deals
The North Las Vegas City Council will consider a consent agenda, approve the August 20 meeting minutes, and vote on multiple contracts and agreements. Key actions include authorizing a multi‑year animal shelter services contract worth up to $10,616,893, purchasing a new Freightliner truck and related equipment for…
Washoe County Commissioners to review grants and homeless services data policy
The Board of County Commissioners will consider several grant acceptances for the District Attorney's Office and a new data policy to standardize homeless program reporting. The meeting also includes an update on Housing and Homeless Services and a reappointment to the Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Commission.
Board to vote on $1.995M purchase for homeless youth transitional housing
The Clark County Board of Commissioners and Water Reclamation District Board meet jointly to consider a consent agenda with 38 items. Key actions include approving a property purchase for homeless youth housing, an interlocal agreement for homeless services, and multiple contracts for mentoring, substance abuse…
Board to consider $2.45M grant for homeless permanent supportive housing
The Clark County Board of Commissioners, along with several other boards, will meet to consider a consent agenda of over 70 items, including contracts, grants, and construction bids. Key actions include a $2.45 million HUD grant for permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals and a $1.57 million…
Redevelopment Agency considers service agreements and a signage grant
The Redevelopment Agency will consider two construction service agreements with Geotechnical and Environmental Services LLC. The board will also discuss a grant request from Sun Valley Plaza for new signage.
Board to vote on $256,444 youth homelessness grant
The Clark County Board of Commissioners, sitting jointly with other boards, will consider a consent agenda of routine items, including contracts, licenses, and proclamations. The most notable action is a proposed $256,444 federal grant for a youth homelessness planning project. The board also will vote on a contract…
Commission considers resolution to review laws criminalizing homelessness
The Human Rights Commission will hear presentations from five organizations regarding the unsheltered community and camping. The body may take action on a resolution recommending the City of Reno reconsider laws that criminalize experiencing homelessness.
Commission will consider a resolution to review Reno laws that criminalize homelessness
The Human Rights Commission will discuss several informational presentations on the unsheltered community from local advocacy groups. It will also consider a resolution recommending the City of Reno review and reconsider specific administrative code sections that criminalize homelessness. Public comment will be…
Reno City Council to consider Bella Vista Ranch Phase II PUD amendment
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a request to modify the Bella Vista Ranch Phase II Planned Unit Development, including increasing dwelling units. The body will also consider several contract awards for infrastructure, sewer, and park projects.
Washoe County Commissioners to consider various donations and tax roll changes
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss student success at Truckee Meadows Community College and homelessness initiatives with Volunteers of America. The body will also consider several cash and in-kind donations for county services and a request to correct tax roll errors.