Fair Housing: Nevada

This page is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute, and should not be construed as, legal advice. This page is not intended to provide a mandatory standard of care for the industry. Please consult with local counsel before taking any action based off of the information provided. 

On these pages, you will find information about 1) the protected classes in each state’s fair housing law, 2) protected classes in the cities and counties in the state’s three largest city or metropolitan areas, and 3) protected class information in additional jurisdictions of interest to NAA members. We highlight source of income protections, where applicable, that could substantially impact industry operations. Please see the footnotes. NAA also has resources on the federal fair housing protections that apply nationwide.

We are currently in the process of optimizing NAA’s Fair Housing Protected Class Resources. If you do not see a jurisdiction of interest, please reach out to the NAA Government Affairs Team at [email protected].

Information on this page is current as of September 2022.

Nevada Protected Classes

(State of Nevada Revised Statutes Annotated § 118.100)

  • Race
  • Color
  • National Origin
  • Religion
  • Sex
  • Familial Status
  • Disability
  • Ancestry
  • Gender Expression
  • Gender Identity
  • Sexual Orientation

 

This section includes relevant county and city information. Note there could be differences or overlap in the laws’ housing provider obligations.

(Clark County Code §§ 12.48 et seq.)​1

In addition to enforcement of federal and state protected classes, this jurisdiction also includes the following protected classes:

  • Source of Income2
  • Prior eviction due to COVID-193

City of Henderson Protected Classes

This jurisdiction emphasizes enforcement of federal, state, and county protected classes.

City of Las Vegas Protected Classes

This jurisdiction emphasizes enforcement of federal, state, and county protected classes.

City of North Las Vegas Protected Classes

(City of North Las Vegas Municipal Code §§ 9.24.010 et seq.)​

In addition to enforcement of federal, state, and county protected classes, this jurisdiction also includes the following protected classes:

  • Place of Birth

Paradise Protected Classes

Paradise is a census-designated place in Clark County

1While still on the books. CH. 12.48 was enacted via an emergency order, with a sunset of 12-30-2020.

2Source of Income means any funds from a legal occupation, contract or settlement, court ordered payments, disability insurance, or any govt assistance including vouchers. Exceptions to voucher protections are provided in Bill No. 9-1-20-2, Approved as Ordinance 4805, and extended again via Ordinance 4837. These exemptions will be in effect "through the effective period of the Governor's declaration of emergency regarding that [COVID-19] pandemic".

3A person shall not, because a prospective tenant had previously been evicted due to that tenant's business, occupation or source of income being negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, refuse to rent or refuse to negotiate for the rental of, or otherwise make unavailable or deny, a rental dwelling to any person.

This section includes relevant county and city information. Note there could be differences or overlap in the laws’ housing provider obligations.

(Washoe County Code)

This jurisdiction emphasizes enforcement of federal and state protected classes.

City of Reno Protected Classes

This jurisdiction emphasizes enforcement of federal, state, and county protected classes.