Nevada law directs $21 million to eviction diversion programs

The law provides $15 million to Clark County, $5.25 million to the City of Reno, and $750,000 to the Nevada Rural Housing Authority for eviction diversion programs. The money goes to Clark County, the City of Reno, and the Nevada Rural Housing Authority for eviction diversion programs. Each recipient may give grants to other organizations to run eviction diversion programs. No more than 10% of each appropriation may pay administrative costs for the recipient or its grantees. The law took effect upon passage and approval. Recipients may not commit remaining money after June 30, 2027, or spend it after September 17, 2027; they must return any balance to the State General Fund by September 17, 2027.

The City of Reno may not use its appropriation for a program that bars residents of unincorporated Washoe County or Sparks, or gives them stricter eligibility rules than Reno residents. The rule covers residents of unincorporated Washoe County and the City of Sparks who seek to join programs funded with Reno's appropriation. This rule applies to programs funded with Reno's appropriation, including programs run by grant recipients. The law took effect upon passage and approval.

If they accept the money, the three recipients must report their spending and provide records for an audit when requested. These duties apply to Clark County, the City of Reno, and the Nevada Rural Housing Authority if they accept their appropriations. Reports go to the Interim Finance Committee. If the Legislative Commission requests an audit, recipients must make available records the Legislative Auditor deems necessary. Each recipient must send a first spending report by December 18, 2026, covering spending through December 1, 2026, and a final report by September 17, 2027, covering spending through June 30, 2027.