Benefit programs in Nevada (2026)
For families in Nevada we check every federal program below, then map your state's own programs and point you to the office that runs each one.
We don't put a dollar figure on most of Nevada's own programs yet. Those amounts depend on rules we haven't finished checking against official sources. What you get instead is the program, its official source, and who to call. Federal amounts are computed for every state, including yours.
Nevada families can get Medicaid help with care at home through 4 Medicaid home and community-based services waivers that pay for care in your own home instead of a nursing facility. We have not yet confirmed a dollar figure for a property-tax relief program in Nevada, so none is quoted here. Nevada also runs a LIHEAP energy-assistance program that covers heating and cooling costs together. Figures checked against official sources, last on 2026-08-05.
Does Nevada Medicaid pay for care at home?
Yes. Nevada runs 4 Medicaid home & community-based services waivers, including "NV HCBS Waiver for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (0125.R08.00)" and "NV Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver for Persons with Physical Disabilities (4150.R07.00)". These pay for care in your own home instead of a nursing facility. We have no confirmed dollar figure for what they pay. Amounts depend on an assessment, and most waivers have waiting lists. Ask Nevada Medicaid, or call 702-486-3600 (Southern Nevada).
- NV HCBS Waiver for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (0125.R08.00)
- NV Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver for Persons with Physical Disabilities (4150.R07.00)
- NV Waiver for Structured Family Caregiving (2426.R00.00)
- NV Waiver for the Frail Elderly (0152.R08.00)
What property tax relief is available to seniors in Nevada?
Nevada has 1 property-tax relief program that seniors may qualify for: Partial Abatement of Property Taxes / 3% Tax Cap (NRS 361.4722 and NRS 361.4723). We have not confirmed their dollar amounts against the official state pages (last checked 2026-08-05), so we do not state amounts here. The official links below carry the current figures. Call your state's Aging and Disability Resource Center at 702-486-3600 (Southern Nevada) and ask which you qualify for. They will also tell you the filing deadline, which is usually earlier than people expect.
6 programs in Nevada. Each description below is drawn from its linked source and shown in full: the tag next to each name marks its source tier (GOV/GOV PDF: the program's own official page, ANALYSIS/IND: a secondary source).
Property-tax figures last checked against official sources on 2026-08-05. See how we verify figures.
| Program | Benefit | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans' Exemption (NRS 361.090) GOV PDF VERIFIED | Deduction from assessed valuation. Statutory base is the first $2,000 of assessed value, CPI-adjusted (All Items) from July 2003. For FY 2025-2026 the adjusted amount is $3,540 of assessed valuation (approx. $126/year in tax savings). May be applied to real property, to personal property/manufactured home tax, to the DMV Governmental Services Tax on vehicle registration, or donated to the Gift Account for Veterans' Homes. | Official source → |
| Disabled Veterans' Exemption (NRS 361.091) GOV PDF VERIFIED | Deduction from assessed valuation, tiered by permanent service-connected disability rating. Statutory bases (CPI-adjusted from July 2003): 60-79% = $10,000; 80-99% = $15,000; 100% = $20,000. For FY 2025-2026 the adjusted amounts are 60-79% = $17,700 (approx. $632 savings); 80-99% = $26,550 (approx. $948 savings); 100% = $35,400 (approx. $1,264 savings). A qualifying surviving spouse of a disabled veteran (married and living with the veteran 5 years before death, not remarried, Nevada resident) may also receive it. Cannot be combined with the standard Veterans' Exemption. | Official source → |
| Exemption for Blind Persons (NRS 361.085) GOV VERIFIED | Deduction from assessed valuation for legally blind residents (visual acuity not exceeding 20/200 in the better eye when corrected, or field of vision subtending 20 degrees or less). Statutory base is $3,000 of assessed value, CPI-adjusted. For FY 2025-2026 the adjusted amount is $5,310 of assessed valuation (approx. $189/year in tax savings). Requires a licensed physician's certificate. May be applied to real or personal property. | Official source → |
| Surviving Spouse Exemption (NRS 361.080) GOV VERIFIED | Deduction from assessed valuation for a surviving spouse (widow/widower) who was married to the decedent at time of death, has not remarried, and is a Nevada resident. Statutory base is $1,000 of assessed value, CPI-adjusted. For FY 2025-2026 the adjusted amount is $1,770 of assessed valuation. May be applied to real or personal property. (This general surviving-spouse exemption is separate from the surviving-spouse-of-a-disabled-veteran benefit under NRS 361.091.) | Official source → |
| Partial Abatement of Property Taxes / 3% Tax Cap (NRS 361.4722 and NRS 361.4723) GOV | Caps the year-over-year increase in the property TAX BILL (not the assessed value) at 3% for an owner-occupied single-family primary residence (and qualifying low-income rental dwellings). Property that is not an owner-occupied primary residence is capped at up to 8%. The cap applies even if assessed value or tax rates rise more. Not a dollar exemption and not age- or income-limited; benefits all Nevada homeowners including seniors. Only one property statewide may be designated as the primary residence; recording a new ownership document resets the abatement and requires re-filing the owner-occupancy/postcard claim. | Official source → |
| Senior Tax Assistance Rebate (STAR) Program — DISCONTINUED GOV ENDED | This program has ended and is no longer available. DISCONTINUED / NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. This was a temporary, income-based property-tax rebate for low-income seniors (age 65+) administered by the Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD). It was funded by a one-time appropriation in the 2015 legislative session, operated for roughly 2015-2017, and is no longer accepting applications. Included here so the product does NOT route users to an active program. Exact rebate amount and income ceiling not verified from a live official page (the ADSD program page now returns 404); do not present dollar figures as current. | Official source → |
Veterans' Exemption (NRS 361.090) GOV PDF VERIFIED
- Benefit
Deduction from assessed valuation. Statutory base is the first $2,000 of assessed value, CPI-adjusted (All Items) from July 2003. For FY 2025-2026 the adjusted amount is $3,540 of assessed valuation (approx. $126/year in tax savings). May be applied to real property, to personal property/manufactured home tax, to the DMV Governmental Services Tax on vehicle registration, or donated to the Gift Account for Veterans' Homes.
- Official source
- Official source →
Disabled Veterans' Exemption (NRS 361.091) GOV PDF VERIFIED
- Benefit
Deduction from assessed valuation, tiered by permanent service-connected disability rating. Statutory bases (CPI-adjusted from July 2003): 60-79% = $10,000; 80-99% = $15,000; 100% = $20,000. For FY 2025-2026 the adjusted amounts are 60-79% = $17,700 (approx. $632 savings); 80-99% = $26,550 (approx. $948 savings); 100% = $35,400 (approx. $1,264 savings). A qualifying surviving spouse of a disabled veteran (married and living with the veteran 5 years before death, not remarried, Nevada resident) may also receive it. Cannot be combined with the standard Veterans' Exemption.
- Official source
- Official source →
Exemption for Blind Persons (NRS 361.085) GOV VERIFIED
- Benefit
Deduction from assessed valuation for legally blind residents (visual acuity not exceeding 20/200 in the better eye when corrected, or field of vision subtending 20 degrees or less). Statutory base is $3,000 of assessed value, CPI-adjusted. For FY 2025-2026 the adjusted amount is $5,310 of assessed valuation (approx. $189/year in tax savings). Requires a licensed physician's certificate. May be applied to real or personal property.
- Official source
- Official source →
Surviving Spouse Exemption (NRS 361.080) GOV VERIFIED
- Benefit
Deduction from assessed valuation for a surviving spouse (widow/widower) who was married to the decedent at time of death, has not remarried, and is a Nevada resident. Statutory base is $1,000 of assessed value, CPI-adjusted. For FY 2025-2026 the adjusted amount is $1,770 of assessed valuation. May be applied to real or personal property. (This general surviving-spouse exemption is separate from the surviving-spouse-of-a-disabled-veteran benefit under NRS 361.091.)
- Official source
- Official source →
Partial Abatement of Property Taxes / 3% Tax Cap (NRS 361.4722 and NRS 361.4723) GOV
- Benefit
Caps the year-over-year increase in the property TAX BILL (not the assessed value) at 3% for an owner-occupied single-family primary residence (and qualifying low-income rental dwellings). Property that is not an owner-occupied primary residence is capped at up to 8%. The cap applies even if assessed value or tax rates rise more. Not a dollar exemption and not age- or income-limited; benefits all Nevada homeowners including seniors. Only one property statewide may be designated as the primary residence; recording a new ownership document resets the abatement and requires re-filing the owner-occupancy/postcard claim.
- Official source
- Official source →
Senior Tax Assistance Rebate (STAR) Program — DISCONTINUED GOV ENDED
- Benefit
This program has ended and is no longer available.
DISCONTINUED / NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. This was a temporary, income-based property-tax rebate for low-income seniors (age 65+) administered by the Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD). It was funded by a one-time appropriation in the 2015 legislative session, operated for roughly 2015-2017, and is no longer accepting applications. Included here so the product does NOT route users to an active program. Exact rebate amount and income ceiling not verified from a live official page (the ADSD program page now returns 404); do not present dollar figures as current.
- Official source
- Official source →
How much heating bill help can I get in Nevada?
Up to $3,136 toward heating and cooling bills combined. That is the FY 2026 maximum Nevada's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) publishes for heating and cooling combined. Most households get less. This is the ceiling, not a typical amount. A separate crisis benefit of up to $3,136 is available if your service is about to be shut off. Source: https://liheapch.acf.gov/profiles/Nevada.htm
| Program | Benefit | Published maximum | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) | Help with heating bills, plus emergency help if service is at risk. Covers heating and cooling combined. Emergency crisis help is available. | In Nevada the published maximum for heating and cooling combined is $3,136. Crisis maximum: $3,136. | Official source → |
Retirement income tax
Social Security in Nevada: Social Security benefits are not taxed by Nevada because the state has no personal income tax. (Federal taxation of Social Security may still apply depending on total income.)
Pensions, IRAs, and 401(k)s: Nevada levies no personal/individual income tax of any kind. Pensions (public and private), IRA distributions, 401(k) and other defined-contribution withdrawals, annuity income, and all other retirement income are therefore NOT taxed at the state level. There is no state income tax return, no state withholding, and consequently no age-based or income-based retirement-income exclusion because there is no income tax base to exclude from. Federal income tax still applies.
Official source →Federal programs: checked in Nevada too
These are computed for every family, wherever they live.
VA Aid & Attendance
An extra monthly VA payment for wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need daily help.
Medicare Savings Programs
State help that pays your Medicare premiums, and sometimes deductibles and copays.
Medicare Extra Help
Lowers what you pay for prescription drugs under Medicare Part D.
SNAP (food support)
Monthly money for groceries. Older adults often qualify for more than they expect.
Social Security & SSI
Checks whether the person may be missing Social Security or Supplemental Security Income.
Federal tax credits
Credits and deductions families miss, including medical expenses and the credit for the elderly or disabled.
Medicare before 65
Medicare eligibility for people under 65 through a disability.
Who do I call in Nevada for help with elder care?
Call your state's Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) at 702-486-3600 (Southern Nevada). They're the free, no-wrong-door starting point for home care, respite and other long-term-care options in Nevada. If someone is unsafe, neglected or being exploited, Adult Protective Services can help at 888-729-0571.
Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) / No Wrong Door
Free help understanding your options.
702-486-3600 (Southern Nevada)Which of these fits your family?
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Not legal or medical advice. Benefits vary. Figures are estimates.