Nevada TANF (Cash Assistance)
Last updated August 2026
Nevada TANF is monthly cash help for low-income families with children. TANF stands for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. It comes with work rules that help you move toward a job. Apply online through Access Nevada at accessnevada.nv.gov, or at a local Division of Social Services office. Call 775-684-0800 with questions.
The cash amount grows with your household size. The most you can get each month, set on April 1, 2025, is $254 for one person, $386 for three, $452 for four, and $716 for eight. To qualify, your countable income must be under the TANF limit of 130 percent of poverty. That is $1,729 a month for one person and $2,960 for three.
The most important rule is the clock. TANF has a 60-month lifetime limit on cash for the adult. That is 5 years total, across your whole life. There are also work rules, and the state can lower your grant if you do not meet them. So treat each month as scarce.
The main track is called NEON, which stands for New Employees of Nevada. It is for families with at least one adult who can work. NEON pairs the cash with case management and help finding a job. A decision is generally made within 45 days from the date you apply. You may qualify, but the program decides.
There is help for relatives raising a child who is not their own. This is called Kinship Care, and you can get it even if you are not needy yourself. It pays $401 a month for each child age 0 through 12, and $463 a month for each child 13 or older.
Nevada also has short-term help. Child-Only cases cover households with no adult who can work, such as a non-needy caregiver. The Temporary Program can meet an urgent need for no more than four months per episode. When you apply for TANF, you can apply for SNAP and Medicaid on the same form.
Phone 775-684-0800
Updated August 2026 Program details can change — confirm with the program directly.
Who qualifies
- Low-income families with a child in the home who are Nevada residents and meet an income and resource test
- Most adults must take part in work activities, and a 60-month lifetime time limit applies to how long you can receive cash
You may qualify. The program makes the final decision.
How to apply
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Apply online at Access Nevada (accessnevada.nv.gov) or at a local Division of Social Services office.
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Check that your countable income is under 130 percent of poverty ($1,729 a month for one person, $2,960 for three).
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Meet with your case manager to build a work and support plan under NEON.
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Apply for SNAP and Medicaid on the same form.
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Expect a decision generally within 45 days of your application date.
What to have ready
- ID and Social Security numbers for the family
- Proof of income and Nevada residency
- Proof that a child lives in your home. The office confirms the exact list.
What the application looks like
Common questions
How much does Nevada TANF pay?
The most you can get, set April 1, 2025, is $254 a month for one person, $386 for three, $452 for four, and $716 for eight. Your amount depends on household size and income.
How long can I get TANF?
There is a 60-month lifetime limit on cash for the adult. That is 5 years total across your life, so use it carefully.
How long does a decision take?
A decision is generally made within 45 days from the date you apply.
Can a grandparent or relative get help for a child?
Yes. Kinship Care pays $401 a month for each child age 0 through 12, and $463 a month for each child 13 or older, even if you are not needy yourself.
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