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1. Can I apply for Food Stamps and Medicaid with your office?

No. Our office is County Welfare; Food Stamps, Medicaid, and TANF are State programs. In order to apply you must contact your local Nevada State Welfare office. Nevada Division of Welfare and Support Services

2. Where do I apply for Section 8 (HUD) rental assistance?

Pahrump residents can apply for Section 8 assistance on Wednesdays between the hours of 11am and 1pm at the Nye Communities Coalition & Job Connect offices located at 1020 E. Wilson Road, Pahrump, NV 89048. Their telephone number is (775) 537-2323. For all other residents, please call Nevada Rural Housing Authority at (775) 887-1795 to request an application or go to: Nevada Rural Housing Authority

3. How do I get in touch with the Nye County Health Department?

There is no Nye County Health Department. To contact Nye County's Public Health Office: Scott Lewis, 1510 Siri Lane, Pahrump, NV 89060 (775) 751-4279 (Please leave a message). Hours: By appointment only 

For immunizations; family planning, STD testing / treatment, and TB testing, contact the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Health Division (Pahrump – (775) 751-7070; Tonopah – (775) 482-6659.). For septic issues, contact the Nye County Code Enforcement office at (775) 751-4241. For Air Quality Control questions, contact Qiana Medici, Acting Nye County Air Quality Compliance Officer at (775) 751-4242. For other information including complaints regarding restaurants, contact the State of Nevada Division of Health.

Nevada Division of Health

4. How do I report a case of child abuse?

Contact the Division of Child and Family Services to file a report. Child and Family Services

5. I live in Tonopah but I am being told that my apartment is in Esmeralda County. How can I apply for assistance?

Consolidated Agencies of Human Services (CAHS) out of Hawthorne assists Mineral and Esmeralda County residents with some of their indigent services.

If you need emergency assistance with rent or utilities contact CAHS at (775) 945-2471, fax (775) 945-2499, or contact them via email. Consolidated Agencies of Human Services

6. How do I apply for the Energy Assistance Program?

Applications are available at our office or you can contact the EAP office @ 1-866-846-2009 or More...