Nevada Rules for Agricultural Worker Housing Tenants

If you live or work in agricultural worker housing in Nevada, it's important to know your rights and the specific regulations that apply. Agricultural (or farmworker) housing is regulated both for your safety and to ensure a fair rental experience. This guide explains important protections, what to do if there’s a problem, and the forms you may need.

What Is Agricultural Worker Housing in Nevada?

This type of housing is provided for people who work in agriculture, usually on farms or ranches. It’s sometimes called farmworker housing or migrant labor housing. Nevada regulates these dwellings to make sure living conditions meet health and safety standards.

Your Rights and Protections as a Resident

As a tenant in Nevada agricultural worker housing, you are protected by state landlord-tenant laws as well as special regulations found in the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 118A, known as the Nevada Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.^[1] You are also protected by public health standards enforced by the state.

• Basic habitability: Your home must be structurally sound, have safe water and sanitation, and provide protection from weather.
• Fair eviction process: You cannot be evicted without proper notice and, in most cases, a court order.
• Maintenance requirements: Landlords must address issues like leaking roofs or unsafe conditions promptly.
• Privacy: Landlords must give at least 24 hours’ notice before entering except in emergencies (NRS 118A.330).

State Licensing for Agricultural Worker Housing

The Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH) licenses and inspects farmworker housing (also called "agricultural labor camps"). Property owners must get a license and pass regular inspections to be approved for tenant use. If you believe housing is unsafe or unlicensed, you can file a complaint with DPBH.

Common Issues and How to Address Them

If you notice unsafe conditions, unsanitary facilities, or illegal practices in your agricultural worker housing, take these steps:

• Contact your landlord or housing provider in writing. Keep a copy for your records.
• If they do not respond or fix the problem, you may file a formal complaint with DPBH using the correct form (see below).
• If you face improper eviction, unsafe conditions, or retaliation, consider contacting a legal aid organization or the Nevada Housing Division.

Important Forms for Tenants

• Agricultural Labor Camp Complaint Form (DPBH): Use this if you believe your housing is unsafe, unsanitary, or not properly licensed. You can submit the form to the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health.
  Agricultural Labor Camp Complaint Form PDF
  Example: If you discover broken plumbing and your landlord is unresponsive, you may fill out this form to alert state inspectors.
• Notice to Landlord of Repairs Needed (NRS 118A.355): If you need to request repairs, you can use this written notice. There is no specific state form, but you must include your name, address, the repair request, and date. See guidance from the Nevada Housing Division.
• Eviction Notice Response: If you receive a notice to quit or eviction notice, act quickly. The process and possible forms are explained by the Clark County Civil Law Self-Help Center.

Who Oversees Tenant Complaints?

Disputes about agricultural worker housing can go to your local Justice Court (the tribunal handling landlord-tenant disputes in Nevada) or, for health and safety violations, to the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health.^[2] Learn more about tenant complaint processes at the Nevada Housing Division.

Your Rights under Nevada Law

All renters in Nevada, including farmworkers, are covered by key protections in NRS Chapter 118A, including rules about deposits, notice before entry, and fair eviction processes. Some federal protections may also apply, especially if your housing is funded or inspected by the U.S. Department of Labor.

FAQ: Agricultural Worker Housing in Nevada

1. What is considered agricultural worker housing in Nevada?
   Housing provided primarily for people working in agricultural jobs, including farmworker barracks, cabins, or manufactured homes managed by a farm, ranch, or agricultural employer.
2. Who do I contact if my farmworker housing is unsafe?
   File a complaint with the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, which inspects and licenses these dwellings. For urgent issues, you can also contact your local health department or Justice Court.
3. Are farmworkers covered by the same tenant laws as other Nevada renters?
   Yes—most core rights under Nevada’s Residential Landlord and Tenant Act apply, plus additional health and safety rules specific to agricultural camps.
4. What notice is required before a landlord can evict me?
   Landlords must give written notice as required by law; most evictions require at least 7 days’ notice for non-payment or 30 days for no-cause, but immediate eviction is possible for serious health or safety violations. See NRS 118A.480 for details.
5. How do I request repairs in agricultural worker housing?
   Submit a written request (letter or email) detailing the needed repair to your landlord. If unmet, consider filing a complaint form with DPBH.

Key Takeaways for Nevada Farmworker Tenants

• Farmworker housing is specially regulated for your health, safety, and legal rights.
• Report unsafe conditions to your landlord or directly to the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health.
• Nevada’s Residential Landlord and Tenant Act protects your basic tenant rights, even in agricultural housing.

Knowing your rights—and how to use official forms and complaint processes—helps you stay protected, ensure safe conditions, and get fair treatment as a renter.

Need Help? Resources for Renters

• Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (Agricultural Labor Camps) – Inspections, complaints, and licensing.
• Nevada Housing Division – Statewide landlord-tenant rights, renters’ guides, and support.
• Clark County Civil Law Self-Help Center – Eviction information, forms, and guidance.
• Washoe Legal Services – Housing Unit – Free or low-cost legal help for qualifying renters.

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1. Nevada Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, NRS Chapter 118A
2. Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (Agricultural Labor Camps)

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