After years of putting patients first, Las Vegas hospice nurse Chuck Anazodo finally got a win of his own when he and his family moved into their first house last month, with a new state program helping close the deal. With a $20,000 boost to lower his mortgage costs, Anazodo said he was able to buy down his interest rate, cover part of the down payment and pay closing costs.
According to FOX5, Anazodo paused his home search during the pandemic and later got reconnected to the market through realtor Kenya Posey, who linked him with a lender. Timeka Clark, a loan consultant with The Gatling Group, told FOX5 that Anazodo used the program funds for a rate buydown and to help with upfront costs, and Anazodo encouraged other eligible workers to look into the assistance.
How the Worker Advantage Program works
Per the Nevada Housing Division Worker Advantage page, the program provides $20,000 in down-payment assistance as a no-interest, no-payment, non-forgivable 30-year second mortgage that is repaid only if the home is sold. Applicants can apply the funds toward a down payment, closing costs or to permanently buy down the principal loan’s interest rate, and there is no first-time buyer requirement.
Eligibility covers essential workers in health care, education, public safety and construction. Borrowers must be Nevada residents for at least six months, complete homebuyer education before closing, meet county income limits up to 150% of area median income and occupy the property as a primary residence.
Early rollout and program metrics
In a Nevada Housing Division report, officials said the Worker Advantage program launched on Dec. 1, 2025, and that about $18 million was allocated to assist roughly 900 households on a first-come, first-served basis. The division's February 2, 2026 report notes it had funded nearly 200 loans by early February and expected the program to run about six to nine months, with activity concentrated in Clark County.
Those early figures underscore strong demand and the limited nature of the funding statewide. County income limits and purchase-price caps vary and are spelled out by the housing division.
How to apply and next steps
Prospective applicants are advised to start with the program page or a Home Is Possible certified lender to review county income limits, purchase-price caps and the required homebuyer education. FOX5 also lists local contacts who helped the buyer, including Timeka Clark (702-596-8597; [email protected]) and realtor Kenya Posey (702-401-8733).
Given the first-come, first-served structure, officials urge eligible essential workers to confirm eligibility and complete counseling and lender steps promptly.
