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Housing assistance in Wyoming

In Wyoming, renter rights come mainly from the Residential Rental Property Act (W.S. 1-21-1201 to 1-21-1211) and the forcible entry and detainer (eviction) statutes. Heating help through the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is run statewide by the Department of Family Services. Section 8 vouchers and public housing come from a small number of local housing authorities, such as the one in Cheyenne.

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Where to apply for rental assistance and vouchers

Section 8 vouchers and public housing are run by local public housing agencies (PHAs). Each keeps its own waiting list, so apply to every agency serving places you could live. The state housing finance agency funds affordable apartments and homebuyer programs but usually does not take voucher applications.

Cheyenne Housing AuthorityCheyennePublic housing agency Wyoming Community Development AuthorityStatewideHousing finance agency Every housing agency in WyomingHUD directoryFind agencies serving your area

Ask each agency: Is the waiting list open? How do I apply, and how will you contact me? Never pay to apply or to move up a list. See how to apply for Section 8 and how waiting lists work.

Programs and free legal help in Wyoming

Energy and utility bills

  • Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) Wyoming Department of Family Services

    Helps residents with household income at or below 60% of the state median pay winter heating bills and handle heating emergencies; for the 2026–2027 season, apply online from October 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027, or call for help applying by phone.

    Call 800-246-4221

Free legal help

No statewide emergency rent program? Most rent help is local. Call 211 and ask which county, charity, or community action programs are taking applications now. See emergency rental assistance.

Key tenant laws in Wyoming

Statewide rules for most private rentals. Cities, counties, subsidized housing, and your lease can add protections, and some rules have exceptions. Read the linked law before relying on a deadline.

Security deposit limit

No statutory cap on the amount of a deposit.

W.S. 1-21-1201 to 1-21-1211

Deposit return deadline

The balance and a written itemization of deductions must be delivered or mailed within 30 days after the rental agreement ends, or within 15 days after the owner receives the renter's new mailing address, whichever is later. If there is damage to the unit, the deadline is extended by 30 days.

W.S. 1-21-1208(a)

Notice before an eviction for unpaid rent

Eviction may begin after rent is 3 days past due. The landlord must serve a written notice to quit at least 3 days before filing the action.

W.S. 1-21-1002, 1-21-1003

Landlord entry notice

No statute specifying notice; check the lease. Renters may not unreasonably refuse the owner access to make repairs, inspect, or show the unit.

W.S. 1-21-1205(a)(iii)

If the landlord won’t make repairs

No repair-and-deduct or rent-withholding remedy. A renter who is current on rent must notify the owner in writing of a health or safety problem. If the owner does not fix it within a reasonable time, the renter can sue in court for costs, damages, and other relief.

W.S. 1-21-1203, 1-21-1206

This is general information, not legal advice. If you have a notice or court papers, contact legal aid right away. See facing eviction, security deposit rights, and repairs and habitability.

Phone lines that serve Wyoming

More local contacts: HUD’s Wyoming resource page.

Next steps

  1. Urgent? If you need shelter tonight or have an eviction court date, start with urgent housing help.
  2. Behind on rent: call 211 and apply to several programs at once. Use our payment plan letter to propose terms to your landlord in writing.
  3. Long-term help: apply to every housing agency above, plus income-restricted apartments. Gather your documents first.
  4. Check affordability: use the rent affordability calculator or the Section 8 rent calculator.

Sources

Checked October 10, 2026. Laws, programs, and agency websites change; confirm details with the agency or court before relying on them. Report a correction.

  1. W.S. Title 1, Chapter 21, Article 12 – Residential Rental PropertyWyoming Legislature
  2. W.S. Title 1, Chapter 21, Article 10 – Forcible Entry and DetainerWyoming Legislature
  3. Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)Wyoming Department of Family Services
  4. Legal Aid of WyomingLegal Aid of Wyoming, Inc.
  5. Cheyenne Housing AuthorityCheyenne Housing Authority