Complete Guide to Section 8 & Public Housing in Wyoming
Wyoming has 8 housing authorities managing a combined 43 waiting lists across Section 8 (HCV), Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher programs. Currently, 25 of those lists are accepting applications — an open rate of approximately 58%. This data was last verified on Oct 5, 2026.
Those agencies administer roughly 3,408 assisted housing units statewide — 639 public housing units and 2,769 Housing Choice Vouchers, across 8 counties. Income limits are set by HUD per county or metro area, so eligibility thresholds differ between agencies within Wyoming.
The affordable housing programs tracked in Wyoming include Public Housing (7 open), Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) (3 open), Project-Based Vouchers (PBV), Mainstream, RAD, VASH (1 open). 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 (12), Evanston (4), Douglas (2), Rock Springs (2), and Casper (2) . 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: Evanston Housing Authority — HCV
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 aggregates data from official Wyoming legal notices, government press releases, and PHA portal updates. Every listing is cross-referenced with Wyoming Community Development Authority (WCDA) to ensure that families receive accurate information for low-income programs.