Housing Resources
211 Connecting Point
211 Connecting Point is a resource and information hub that connects people with community programs and services through a searchable web page and local call center. In Nevada County, 211 Connecting Point is the access point for Coordinated Entry. Anyone experiencing a housing crisis can call 2-1-1 (or 877-847-0499) and speak with a call specialist who will walk them through various questions and provide referrals for shelter, food, healthcare, and other services. 211 then enters the data into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), which can be accessed only by designated organizations that provide housing services in Nevada County. Search for Housing information, Search for Shelter; Search for Apartments.
HOME Team
Homeless Outreach and Medical Engagement Team (HOME Team). The HOME team identifies, engages, and provides case management and housing support to highly vulnerable homeless individuals, while meeting people where they are at in the community. Team members provide linkages to services such as medical care, behavioral health or substance use disorder services, and housing navigation.
Call the HOME Team if you see or know someone that is experiencing homelessness. The HOME Team helps connect homeless individuals to services, including mental health services, medical care, public assistance services, and housing assistance services. HOME Team (530) 470-2686, Email: home@nevadacountyca.gov .
North Tahoe Truckee Homeless Services
North Tahoe Truckee Homeless Services provides a range of services and access to basic necessities to individuals and families in need. Call (530) 386-7954.
Housing Choice Vouchers
The Regional Housing Authority administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program to help low-income individuals and families pay for private-market housing. A housing subsidy is paid to the landlord directly by the Regional Housing Authority on behalf of a participating family. Contact the Regional Housing Authority for more information (530) 671-0220.
Hospitality House
Hospitality House provides Emergency Overnight Shelter and other services. Shelter Line (530) 271-7144.
AMI Housing
AMI Housing provides housing, employment and life skills programs to residents of Placer and Nevada Counties who might otherwise be homeless. Contact AMI Housing for more information (530) 878-5088.
Temporary Calworks Housing Assistance
Families eligible to CalWORKs benefits may qualify for up to 16 consecutive nights in a hotel. This is now available every 12 months. Please apply online at BenefitsCal.org if you do not have CalWORKs; this specialty program requires a separate determination. Please call 530-265-1340 for more information.
Housing Support Program
Housing options are available on a case-by-case basis on this specialty program under CalWORKs. Qualification is by referral only. Please call 530-265-1760 for more information. Please note: You must currently be receiving CalWORKs assistance.
Veterans Services
Veterans Services can assist Veterans with housing and placement needs.
Booth Family Center
A temporary solution to housing for families in transition. Please contact the Salvation Army at 530-274-3500 to see if you qualify.
Sober Living Facilities
Please contact Behavioral Health at 530-265-1437 for more information on residential sober living facilities.
Permanent Supportive Housing
This program is for individuals with serious mental illness. Please contact Behavioral Health at 530-265-1437 for more information.
Community Beyond Violence
Community Beyond Violence provides Emergency confidential shelter where necessary for survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault and their children who are in immediate danger. The shelter is open to people of all genders.
FREED Center for Independent Living
FREED assists in finding accessible and affordable housing for people with disabilities. FREED assists with housing search strategies, information about Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and other subsidized and low-income housing. Information and referrals to other community housing resources. Help in filling out apartment application forms. Assistance in understanding your housing rights as a person with a disability.
Housing Club - FREED staff and community members gather every week to share housing search strategies, help fill out applications and related paperwork, offer referrals to community partners and more. The Housing Club meets on Mondays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Housing Club is open to the public.
Fair Housing
The Fair Housing Act protects people from discrimination when they are renting or buying a home, getting a mortgage, seeking housing assistance, or engaging in other housing-related activities. The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and sexual harassment), familial status, and disability. Learn more about Fair Housing.