How many low income apartments are in Douglas, WY?

HUD administrative data tracks 8 subsidized properties in Douglas with approximately 253 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Douglas?

Tenant-paid rents in Douglas's assisted buildings typically range from about $297 to $479 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Douglas?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Douglas?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Converse County: about $782/mo for one-bedroom and $1,026/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Douglas, WY

There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Douglas with roughly 253 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $297 to $479 per month. Median reported wait: about 3 months.

assisted properties

253

subsidized units

$388

typical rent

3 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Douglas

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Douglas

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Irwin Towers Public Housing	49	$479	3 mo
La Prele PB Section 8	46	$297	—
Wind River Apts LIHTC	42	—	—
Westgate Apartments PB Section 8	36	$306	—
Converse County Senior Housing Inc. PB Section 8	24	$388	—
Riverside Plaza Two Inc §202 Senior	24	$370	—
Platte River Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	20	—	—
Oakridge Apts LIHTC	12	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Douglas (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
La Prele PB Section 8	46	$297	—
Westgate Apartments PB Section 8	36	$306	—
Converse County Senior Housing Inc. PB Section 8	24	$388	—
Platte River Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	20	—	—

Public housing developments in Douglas

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
Irwin Towers Public Housing	49	$479	3 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Douglas

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
Wind River Apts LIHTC	42	—	—
Oakridge Apts LIHTC	12	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Converse County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Converse County: studio $777, 1-BR $782, 2-BR $1,026, 3-BR $1,412, 4-BR $1,695.

Full FMR table for Converse County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Douglas

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.