Programs & Services
Rebuilding Together Southern Nevada assists low-income seniors, veterans, and individuals with disabilities who have owned their home for at least one year. Below is a description of current programs and repairs we perform.
Critical Home Repair
Through this program we provide repairs and replacements of systems that are critical to the safety and survival of our clients. The budget for these repairs generally allow us to make one large repair or a few smaller repairs. The budget is set by the municipality. Repairs are made by licensed contractors. Examples of these repairs include:
- Roofing
- Heating and air conditioning
- Water heater
- Plumbing systems
Fall Prevention Program
Through this more extensive program we assist homeowners that have experienced a documented fall within their home in the past year. Our goal is to identify the hazards within the home that exacerbated the fall and remediate them. By doing this we hope to reduce the client's fall rate and thus reduce medical costs associated with falls in the home. We begin with an assessment of the home by our team and follow with an assessment of the client and the home by an Occupational Therapist. Based on their assessment the Occupational Therapist makes recommendations for home modifications needed to reduce the fall risk within the home. The recommendations for home modifications, determined by the Occupational Therapist, are implemented within predetermined budget parameters. The home modifications are made by licensed contractors. Examples of these home modifications can include:
- Replacing a bathtub with a roll-in shower
- Installing comfort height toilets
- Installing grab bars
- Installing solid surface flooring
- Replacing door knobs with lever handles
- Replacing faucets with those that are easier for the client to operate
- Installing ramps
HOME Program
Through this program we provide more extensive repairs and replacements of multiple systems that are critical to the safety and survival of our clients. This program is not avaiable in all municipalites that we serve. All repairs are subject to the budget set by the municipality. Repairs are made by licensed contractors. Examples of these repairs include:
- Roofing
- Heating and air conditioning
- Water heaters
- Bathroom Modifications
- Plumbing systems
- Windows and doors
- Flooring
- Ramps
Safe at Home
The Safe at Home Program addresses smaller, but very needed repairs. Repairs are completed in-house by our program staff. When one of these repairs is made, our staff will additionally perform a 25 point Safe and Healthy Priorities assessment on the home. This assessment helps identify any additional needed repairs or installs to return the home to a safe and healthy standard. These repairs include:
- Ramps
- Grab bars
- Smoke detectors
- Carbon Monoxide detectors
- Fire Extinguishers
- Bathroom modifications
NATIONAL REBUILDING DAY & MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY
Our two main volunteer days are National Rebuilding Day in April and Make a Difference Day in October. Community partners adopt a home and have their employees volunteer to perform non-critical repairs on the home. This consists of:
- Property Clean-up
- Debris removal
- Exterior home painting
- Minor exterior repairs
- Xeriscaping
Volunteer Days
Neighborhood Revitalization
Rebuilding Together Southern Nevada additionally partners with multiple organizations to perform focused, neighborhood centered revitalizations. We typically organize about one a year. During these revitalization events, our staff, community partners, and volunteers will participate in at least one of these:
- Community clean-up
- Nonprofit Facility Rehabilitation
- Neighborhood education
- Community garden builds
Need Repairs?
In order to qualify for any of the above programs that RTSNV offers, you must meet the following requirements.
Prospective clients will be asked to complete a short informational form and provide a copy of proof of identity with photo and income documents, i.e., social security and/or disability award letter, 2 months’ bank statements. All information is held in confidence.
Requirement 1: Own and live in your home. You must have owned your home for at least one year. Having a mortgage is acceptable.
Requirement 2: Be low income according to HUD guidelines*. Example: Household income cannot exceed $60,950 annually for a family of two.
| HUD Low Income Upper Limits for Clark County |
|---|
| 1 Person: $53,350 |
| 2 People: $60,950 |
| 3 People: $68,550 |
| 4 People: $76,150 |
| 5 People: $82,250 |
| 6 People: $88,350 |
| 7 People: $94,450 |
| 8 People: $100,550 |
| HUD 60% Income Upper Limits for Clark County |
|---|
| 1 Person: $40,020 |
| 2 People: $45,720 |
| 3 People: $51,420 |
| 4 People: $57,120 |
| 5 People: $61,740 |
| 6 People: $66,300 |
| 7 People: $70,860 |
| 8 People: $75,420 |
Requirement 3: Every person on the home’s deed must be currently residing within the home.
*Please note that certain grants we use may have lower HUD income limits. Please call our office to set an appointment to visit your home and gather the documents required to determine your eligibility.