Nomad Commons / What is HOWA?
Homes on Wheels Alliance, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports people squeezed between rising housing costs and limited incomes. It provides supplies that make vehicles safe and livable, guidance for moving into a sustainable mobile life, and gatherings that connect nomads.
Facts checked November 11, 2026 against homesonwheelsalliance.org.
What HOWA stands for
HOWA's mission is to support nomads in need through training and resources while building an empowering and compassionate community.
- CompassionKindness, empathy and respect for everyone.
- CommunityBringing nomads together to support one another.
- DiversityEveryone who shares these values is welcome.
- PartnershipWorking with people, organizations and public partners.
- ConservationA low-carbon, minimalist life that leaves no trace.
The basics
- Legal name
- Homes on Wheels Alliance, Inc.
- Status
- 501(c)(3) charitable organization, registered with the Nevada Secretary of State
- Mission
- Support nomads in need through training and resources while building an empowering and compassionate community
- Who it serves
- People squeezed between rising housing costs and limited incomes who live in vehicles
- What it does
- Supplies that make vehicles safe and livable, guidance into mobile life, community gatherings, and emergency grants
- Deductibility
- HOWA states contributions may be tax deductible under Section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code
- Mailing address
- 1970 N. Leslie Street #297, Pahrump, NV 89060, USA
- Documents
- Financial statements and annual reports on the HOWA site
Grantmakers: print this page for a one-page fact sheet.
Learn more from HOWA
Success stories
What support looks like for the people who receive it.
Read stories →homesonwheelsalliance.orgTeam and history
Who runs HOWA and how it got here.
Meet the team →homesonwheelsalliance.orgNew to life on wheels?
HOWA's starting point for people beginning their nomad journey.
Start here →homesonwheelsalliance.orgPrograms and events calendar
What is happening and when.
Open on the HOWA site →homesonwheelsalliance.orgAbout HOWA
What is Homes on Wheels Alliance (HOWA)?
Homes on Wheels Alliance, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports people squeezed between rising housing costs and limited incomes. It provides supplies that make vehicles safe and livable, guidance for moving into a sustainable mobile life, and gatherings that connect nomads.
Is this the official HOWA website?
No. Nomad Commons at homesonwheelsalliance.com is an independent guide made by a HOWA member. The official website is homesonwheelsalliance.org.
Where is HOWA located?
HOWA's mailing address is 1970 N. Leslie Street #297, Pahrump, NV 89060, USA.