How many low income apartments are in Laramie, WY?

HUD administrative data tracks 10 subsidized properties in Laramie with approximately 309 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Laramie?

Tenant-paid rents in Laramie's assisted buildings typically range from about $382 to $424 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 Laramie?

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 Laramie?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Albany County: about $786/mo for one-bedroom and $963/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Laramie, WY

There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Laramie with roughly 309 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $382 to $424 per month.

assisted properties

309

subsidized units

$403

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Laramie

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Laramie

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Laramie Senior Housing, Inc. PB Section 8	56	$418	—
Connemara Apts LIHTC	48	—	—
Autumn Ridge Commons LIHTC	47	—	—
Freestone Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	36	—	—
River Run Apts LIHTC	35	—	—
Rainbow Vista Apartments PB Section 8	27	$424	—
River Run Apts Ii LIHTC	27	—	—
Gem City Housing PB Section 8	16	—	—
Rems PB Section 8	16	$382	—
Glacier Place Apts LIHTC	1	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Laramie (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
Laramie Senior Housing, Inc. PB Section 8	56	$418	—
Freestone Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	36	—	—
Rainbow Vista Apartments PB Section 8	27	$424	—
Gem City Housing PB Section 8	16	—	—
Rems PB Section 8	16	$382	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Laramie

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
Connemara Apts LIHTC	48	—	—
Autumn Ridge Commons LIHTC	47	—	—
River Run Apts LIHTC	35	—	—
River Run Apts Ii LIHTC	27	—	—
Glacier Place Apts LIHTC	1	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Albany County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Albany County: studio $709, 1-BR $786, 2-BR $963, 3-BR $1,339, 4-BR $1,615.

Full FMR table for Albany County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Laramie

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.