Complete Guide to Section 8 & Public Housing in Wyoming
Wyoming has 8 housing authorities managing a combined 40 waiting lists across Section 8 (HCV), Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher programs. Currently, 16 of those lists are accepting applications — an open rate of approximately 40%. This data was last verified on Mar 2, 2026.
The affordable housing programs tracked in Wyoming include Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) (1 open), Public Housing (6 open), Project-Based Vouchers (PBV), Mainstream, RAD, VASH. Each program has its own eligibility criteria, application process, and wait times. In most cases, applicants can apply to multiple program types at the same housing authority, and there is no limit to the number of housing authorities you can apply to statewide.
The cities with the most open waitlists in Wyoming right now are Cheyenne (8), Casper (3), Evanston (2), Douglas (1), and Hanna (1) . Applicants who are flexible about location will generally receive assistance sooner than those who apply to a single waitlist in a high-demand area.
Latest opening: Housing Authority of the City of Cheyenne — Multifamily (Indian Hills Manor & Pine Bluffs)
Eligibility Requirements for Wyoming
To qualify for assistance in Wyoming, applicants must meet specific income and household criteria set by the Wyoming Community Development Authority (WCDA).
- Income: Below HUD local limits
- Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or eligible legal status
- Background: Criminal background check required
- Residency: Preferences often given to locals
Real-Time Data Verification
Section 8 Waitlist utilizes advanced Search Grounding technology to scan official Wyoming legal notices, government press releases, and PHA portal updates. This automated monitoring is cross-referenced with Wyoming Community Development Authority (WCDA) to ensure that families receive accurate information for low-income programs.