Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Cheyenne, WY
There are 30 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Cheyenne with roughly 1,857 assisted units — including 14 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 20 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $312 to $495 per month. Median reported wait: about 10 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Cheyenne
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Cheyenne
Section 8 apartments in Cheyenne (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne Station Apartments PB Section 8 | 72 | $312 | — |
| Converse Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Grand Mesa Apartments (801) LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | — | — |
| Capital Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Cheyenne North Apartments PB Section 8 | 56 | $335 | — |
| Legacy Senior Residences - Cheyenne LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Cheyenne Ha Indian Hills Manor PB Section 8 | 50 | $378 | — |
| Mission Village of Cheyenne LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Dell Range Senior Residences LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| South Ridge Apartments, Lp LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Grand Harmony Apartments (800) LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | — | — |
| Holy Trinity Manor PB Section 8 | 30 | $401 | — |
| Granite Springs Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Cheyenne Handicapped Services PB Section 8 | 12 | $343 | — |
Public housing developments in Cheyenne
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne Public Housing | 341 | $495 | 10 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Cheyenne
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountainside Apts LIHTC | 157 | — | — |
| Eastland Village Apts LIHTC | 112 | — | — |
| Pershing Pointe LIHTC | 87 | — | — |
| Lexington Hills at Harmony LIHTC | 83 | — | — |
| Capital Greens at Harmony LIHTC | 65 | — | — |
| Pershing Pointe Phase Iii LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Rolling Rock Apts LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Foxcrest Elderly Housing LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Village Creek Townhouses LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Concord Village LIHTC | 47 | — | — |
| Pershing Pointe Ii LIHTC | 41 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Laramie County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Laramie County: studio $809, 1-BR $917, 2-BR $1,174, 3-BR $1,633, 4-BR $1,969.
Full FMR table for Laramie County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Cheyenne
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Casper, WY
- Gillette, WY
- Sheridan, WY
- Rock Springs, WY
- Laramie, WY
- Riverton, WY
- Evanston, WY
- Douglas, WY
- Rawlins, WY
- Jackson, WY
- Cody, WY
- Green River, WY
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.