Program Eligibility Guidelines and Income Limits

Service Area: Throughout the greater Reno, Sparks, Carson City, and Fernley area.

Eligibility

1.  Applicants must own and live in their own home and have neither the resources nor the ability to do the work themselves. 
2. Applicant must be over 65 years of age, OR disabled, OR there must be children or other dependents living in the home. 
3. All able bodied family members or visitors in the home are expected to work along with the volunteers on project days.
4.  Applicants must remain in their home for two years following the repairs.
5. Applicants must provide proof of homeownership and income verification.  
6.  Applicants must meet income eligibility guidelines and provide documentation of total household income for all persons living in the home.
7. Priority will be given to military families if the homeowner or spouse are serving away from northwest Nevada.

Proof: Eligibility is established through providing RTNWN with the following documents. Proof of homeownership

• A copy of your most current mortgage payment coupon or statement showing loan balance
• A copy of your most recent Income Tax Return and W-2 Form(s)

Or, if you are not employed and not required to file an income tax return,
   you may provide: 

• A copy of your Award Letter or Benefit Statements (a copy of you check is not sufficient) if you receive SSI, Social Security, Pensions (s), Retirement, VA benefits, Welfare or other fixed income.

PROOF OF ELIGIBILITY MUST BE PROVIDED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR PROGRAM

RTNWN programs and services are limited to recipients who are homeowners and earn below 50% of the Area Median Income. Based on 2008 HUD Income Guidelines.