Complete Guide to Section 8 & Public Housing in Wyoming
Wyoming has 8 housing authorities managing a combined 50 waiting lists across Section 8 (HCV), Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher programs. Currently, 29 of those lists are accepting applications — an open rate of approximately 58%. This data was last verified on Apr 7, 2026.
Wyoming offers affordable housing assistance through its 8 housing authorities, which collectively manage 50 waiting lists. Currently, 30 of these lists are open, representing a 60% open rate, while 12 lists are closed. The Wyoming Community Development Authority (WCDA) serves as the state housing agency, playing a significant role in covering most areas due to Wyoming having the fewest Public Housing Authorities of any state. Locally, the housing authorities in Cheyenne and Casper are the largest local PHAs.
Applicants can find various types of assistance programs across Wyoming. The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program has 8 lists, with 4 currently open, and Public Housing programs have 8 lists, with 7 open. Other available programs with open lists include Multifamily, Multifamily (Indian Hills Manor & Pine Bluffs), Multifamily (Indian Hills Manor), Multifamily (Pine Bluffs), Multifamily Properties, Other (Golden Meadows), Other (Indian Hills Manor), Other (McGowen Apartments), Other (Pine Bluffs), Other (WRAP Houses), Pine Bluffs, WRAP Houses, Foundations Program, Golden Meadows, Inclusionary Housing, Indian Hills Manor, and McGowen Apartments. Programs such as Project-Based Vouchers (PBV), Single Room Occupancy (SRO), Mainstream, RAD, VASH, and Multifamily - Elderly/Disabled currently have no open lists in Wyoming.
For those seeking assistance, understanding geographic availability can be beneficial. Cheyenne has the highest number of open lists, with its housing authority managing 18 open lists. Evanston follows with 3 open lists, while Buffalo and Casper each have 2 open lists, and Douglas has 1 open list. It is important to note that list statuses can change; for example, the Housing Authority of the City of Buffalo recently saw its HCV list change from closed to open, then open to closed, and then back to open. This highlights the importance of regularly checking for updates across all available lists to identify new opportunities, including those offered through the statewide WCDA programs.
The affordable housing programs tracked in Wyoming include Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) (4 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 (18), Evanston (3), Casper (2), Rock Springs (2), and Buffalo (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: Housing Authority of the City of Buffalo — 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.