Permanent Housing Resources

Security Deposits

Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program (TBRA) provides security deposits to qualifying low-income renters as a one-time only grant. Funding for this program is limited.


Permanent CalWORKs Housing Assistance

Payment of a rental deposit may be available to families who receive CalWORKs assistance.

Call 530-265-1760 for more information. Please note that you must currently be receiving CalWORKs benefits in order to qualify.

You may apply online at C4Yourself if you do not have CalWORKs; this specialty program requires a separate determination.


Housing & Urban Development (HUD)

Rapid Re-Housing Program assists individuals and families who are currently experiencing homelessness with locating permanent, stable housing.

Please contact Hospitality House at 530-271-7144 for more information.

North Tahoe Truckee Homeless Services also Rapid Re-Housing and has ESG funding. 


Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Vouchers

VASH provides rental assistance for homeless veterans. Nevada County veterans must be willing to relocate to a county that offers VASH vouchers.

Please call the National Homeless Veteran Call Center at 877-424-3838 for more information.


Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)

Rapid Re-Housing Program assists individuals and families who are currently experiencing homelessness with locating permanent, stable housing.

Please contact Hospitality House at 530-271-7144 for more information.