State’s eviction prevention program on shaky financial footing, lawmakers told

By: Michael Lyle

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: June 25, 2026

Words: 871

Last Updated: 4 weeks ago

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Rental assistance funding allocated by state lawmakers last year has prevented evictions for nearly 1,700 households in Nevada, but there still is a need for bolstering tenant protections, state lawmakers were told last week.

Officials approved a $21 million infusion into county and city run eviction diversion programs in the 2025 Legislation Session. The majority of other eviction reforms were vetoed by Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo.

The state will need an ongoing infusion …

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