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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Carson City

Carson City has 12 affordable and income-based rental properties totaling 854 units across Nevada's capital city. Of the 4 properties with inspection scores on record, all rated good or excellent, and none of the 5 flood-mapped properties fall in a high-risk zone. It is a modest but well-maintained inventory for renters seeking subsidized housing here.

12
Properties
854
Total units
91/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability

Affordability in Carson City, NV

Carson City has 5 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties totaling 276 units available to income-qualifying renters. Detailed rent and income data for this area are.

Census ACS
🛡️ Safety

Safety

Violent crime rate data for Carson City is.

Of the 5 HUD-assisted properties in Carson City, none are located in a FEMA-designated high-risk flood zone, according to flood map data.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 52 · Somewhat Walkable

Getting Around Carson City

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Carson City rates 52 out of 100 (Somewhat Walkable), with a Bike Score of 63 out of 100. No Transit Score is available, which suggests limited public transit options. Residents without a car may want to confirm bus routes or rideshare availability before committing to a unit.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
12 schools · 2 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 12 schools across 2 districts serve Carson City, including 8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high school, and 1 other. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living

Cost of Renting in Carson City, NV

Carson City's income-based housing programs tie rent to your household income, which can make them significantly more affordable than market-rate apartments in the area. The DATA for this city does not include a median household income figure, so we recommend using the HUD Income Limits tool to see the limits that apply to your household size in Carson City.

  • Affordable properties tracked: 5 HUD-assisted or LIHTC buildings with 276 total units
  • How rent is set: Depending on the program, rent is typically capped at 30% of your adjusted gross income or set at a fixed percentage of the Area Median Income (AMI)
  • Utility costs: Ask each property whether utilities are included in the rent or billed separately, as this affects your true monthly cost

Contact individual properties directly or reach out to the Nevada Housing Division for current availability and income eligibility requirements in Carson City.

BEA / BLS
🌊 Environment & risk

Environmental & Flood Risk

All 5 HUD-assisted properties in Carson City have been mapped for flood zone status. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, which is a low level of flood exposure for renters at these properties.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 91/100(4 of 12 scored)
90+ (2)70–89 (2)No score (8)

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