Shared Housing is when two or more unrelated individuals share a home or apartment with separate leases with the landlord. Clients that choose this housing option would share the costs of living with a chosen housemate(s).  The State of Nevada has the greatest shortage of affordable housing in any state in the country; this option opens up larger units to clients served by the homeless response system.

Shared Housing Information for Landlords

As a landlord, there are many benefits to renting to clients that choose to live with a housemate.

• Financial incentives paid per tenant upon initial lease signing
• Access to the Landlord Risk Mitigation Fund to rehab your unit to meet inspection standards or for damage claims
• Post your units for free on Padmission and access a pool of ready-to-rent tenants
• Tenants receive ongoing case management and peer navigation support services to assist with housemate conflicts
• Fill your larger units faster

Questions & Answers

• Q: What happens when a tenant does not pay rent or vacates early?
• A: Property Manager would inform the tenant’s case manager who would then troubleshoot with the tenant for non-payment. If a tenant was to leave early, the Shared Housing Coordinator would work with the existing tenant(s) to find a suitable housemate to fill the vacancy.

• Q: What happens if there is conflict among tenants?
• A: Peer navigators trained in conflict mediation can support tenant relations.

• Q: How are utilities handled?
• A: Ideally utilities are in the landlord/properties name. If this is not possible the housemates will come to an agreement on how to handle utility payments.

Shared Housing Brochure

Shared Housing One Pager

 If you have any questions please contact LEAPS@clarkcountynv.org.