Financial assistance for low-income, older, and disabled homeowners and renters
27 programs listed · 22 verified against the program's own website
If you own or rent a home in Wyoming and you are living on a low income, are an older adult, or have a disability, this page lists the help that exists and how to reach it. Verified July 25, 2026.
Wyoming is a small state that runs most of this help through a few central phone numbers rather than a large network of local offices, which makes it easier to start. For heating bills and free weatherization, one number covers both: 800-246-4221 at the Department of Family Services. For anything to do with aging, disability, or in-home help, call the Aging Division at 800-442-2766, or dial 2-1-1 anywhere in the state (also 888-425-7138) if you are not sure which program fits. Property tax relief is the one area where you deal with your own county: your county assessor handles the exemptions and your county treasurer handles the refund.
If you are thinking about sharing your home: Wyoming splits cleanly on this. The programs that look at money will count another adult’s income. The Low Income Energy Assistance Program counts income for everyone in the household, the Weatherization Assistance Program measures your household against a size-adjusted limit, Energy Share of Wyoming tests household income against 185% of the federal poverty guidelines, and the Property Tax Refund Program tests both household income and household assets. Adding another adult can push you over any of those limits, so ask the program how it will count that person before anyone moves in. On the other side, none of Wyoming’s property tax exemptions are income-tested. The 25% homeowner exemption, the Long-Term Homeowner Exemption for people 65 and older, and the Veterans Property Tax Exemption all depend on age, service, ownership, and how many months a year you live in the home, not on what anyone earns. Free Medicare counseling and the assistive technology loan library have no income test either. Medicaid waiver services follow Medicaid financial rules, which are their own question; confirm those with your Benefits and Eligibility Specialist first.
Everything below, in one file you can print or take to an appointment.
Home modification and aging in place
Community Choices Waiver: Environmental Modifications
stateOwners or renters
Type of help
service
Who runs it
Wyoming Department of Health, Division of Healthcare Financing, Home and Community Based Services Section
What you get
Installation or repair of ramps, grab bars, doorway widening, bathroom modifications, and specialized electric or plumbing systems needed for medical equipment; lifetime cap of $20,000 per family (service index effective July 1, 2026)
Who qualifies
65 or older, or an adult age 19 to 64 with a confirmed disability
Income limit
Must qualify for Wyoming Medicaid under waiver financial rules; no separate dollar figure published on the program page (2026)
How to apply
Contact your area Benefits and Eligibility Specialist, choose a case management agency, apply on paper or at wyowaiverparticipants.com, and schedule the required LT101 assessment with a public health nurse
If you share your home:
this program does not clearly say how it treats another adult in the home. Confirm with the program before anyone moves in.
Wyoming Department of Health, Division of Healthcare Financing, Home and Community Based Services Section
What you get
Equipment and related services with a $4,000 annual limit covering all components, including the professional evaluation; equipment over $1,000 requires a professional evaluation (service index effective July 1, 2026)
Who qualifies
65 or older, or an adult age 19 to 64 with a confirmed disability
Income limit
Must qualify for Wyoming Medicaid under waiver financial rules; no separate dollar figure published (2026)
How to apply
Ask your case manager to complete the Assistive Technology Request Worksheet and submit it to your county Benefits and Eligibility Specialist before the service is added to your plan of care
If you share your home:
this program does not clearly say how it treats another adult in the home. Confirm with the program before anyone moves in.
Wyoming Department of Health, Aging Division, Community Living Section
What you get
In-home support including personal care, homemaker, chore, respite, adult day care, care coordination, medication setup, hospice, personal emergency response systems, and minor home modification to help a person stay independent at home (2026)
Who qualifies
adults; the program serves older adults and adults with disabilities at risk of premature nursing home placement
Income limit
Not published on the program page
How to apply
Call the Aging Division to be connected with the Wyoming Home Services provider serving your county
If you share your home:
this program does not clearly say how it treats another adult in the home. Confirm with the program before anyone moves in.
Wyoming Assistive Technology Resources (WATR) device loan library and demonstrations
stateOwners or renters
Type of help
service
Who runs it
Wyoming Institute for Disabilities, University of Wyoming
What you get
Short-term device loans of about six weeks, hands-on device demonstrations, and help identifying vendors, costs, and possible funding sources; no charge for information, assistance, and basic services (2026)
Who qualifies
any age
Income limit
None for information, assistance, demonstrations, and device loans
How to apply
Browse and request equipment through the Wyoming AT4ALL loan library and sign a WATR Device Loan Agreement, or call or email the program
If you share your home:
this program does not count a home seeker's income, so sharing your home does not affect it.
USDA Section 504 Single Family Housing Repair Loans and Grants (Wyoming)
federal-in-stateHomeownersNot confirmed
We could not open this program's own website to
check these details, so they may be out of date or incomplete. Please call
or visit the program before relying on anything here.
Type of help
loan and grant
Who runs it
USDA Rural Development, Wyoming state office
How to apply
Apply through the USDA Rural Development office serving your county; the property must be in an eligible rural area
If you share your home:
this program does not clearly say how it treats another adult in the home. Confirm with the program before anyone moves in.
Federal community development funding awarded to Wyoming cities, towns, and counties for housing and public facility projects; individual homeowners do not receive a direct award (2026)
Who qualifies
no age limit
Income limit
Projects must benefit low- and moderate-income households under the federal standard, generally at or below 80% of area median income
How to apply
You do not apply directly. Ask your city, town, or county government whether it runs a CDBG-funded housing repair or rehabilitation program
If you share your home:
this program does not clearly say how it treats another adult in the home. Confirm with the program before anyone moves in.
City of Cheyenne Housing and Community Development Division
county-cityOwners or rentersNot confirmed
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check these details, so they may be out of date or incomplete. Please call
or visit the program before relying on anything here.
Type of help
grant
Who runs it
City of Cheyenne, Office of the City Treasurer
How to apply
Contact the City of Cheyenne Housing and Community Development Division
If you share your home:
this program does not clearly say how it treats another adult in the home. Confirm with the program before anyone moves in.
The Department of Family Services housing and energy page lists energy assistance, weatherization, homeless services, and the closed Homeowner Assistance Fund, but no home repair grant. The Wyoming Homeowner Assistance Fund stopped accepting new applications on October 31, 2024. Weatherization is the practical route for heating system repair or replacement, insulation, and safety work.
Weatherization and energy efficiency
Wyoming Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
stateOwners or renters
Type of help
service
Who runs it
Wyoming Department of Family Services
What you get
No-cost home energy work including caulking, weather stripping, attic, wall, floor and pipe insulation, heating system repair or replacement, safety testing, alarm installation, and refrigerator replacement; estimated savings of 5% to 25% on heating bills (2026)
Who qualifies
no age limit; older adults, people with disabilities, and households with children under five are served first
Income limit
At or below 200% of the federal poverty level; approval for LIEAP, SNAP, SSI, or TANF automatically meets the income test (2026)
How to apply
Apply online year-round through the joint energy assistance and weatherization portal at dfsgovcloud.my.site.com/UtilityAssistanceOnlinePortal/s/; processing takes up to 45 days, after which a local agency schedules an energy audit
If you share your home:
this program does not clearly say how it treats another adult in the home. Confirm with the program before anyone moves in.
Local weatherization delivery agencies (Wyoming Weatherization Services and Council of Community Services)
nonprofitOwners or renters
Type of help
service
Who runs it
Wyoming Weatherization Services and Council of Community Services, under contract to the Wyoming Department of Family Services
What you get
Energy audit and installation of weatherization measures at no cost to the approved household (2026)
Who qualifies
no age limit
Income limit
Same as the state Weatherization Assistance Program: at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, or categorical approval through LIEAP, SNAP, SSI, or TANF
How to apply
Apply through the state online portal first, then work with the agency that covers your county. Regional numbers: Albany 307-638-2356; Lincoln, Sublette and Teton 307-883-6200; Converse and Natrona 307-235-9007; Sweetwater and Uinta 307-875-1890; Park and northern Big Horn 307-754-2844; Fremont 307-856-9077; Goshen and Platte 307-532-2287; Carbon, Hot Springs, Washakie and southern Big Horn 307-347-2200
If you share your home:
this program does not clearly say how it treats another adult in the home. Confirm with the program before anyone moves in.
Wyoming Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)
federal-in-stateOwners or renters
Type of help
grant
Who runs it
Wyoming Department of Family Services
What you get
One-time seasonal heating benefit paid toward your energy costs; the amount depends on your heating fuel costs, income, and household size, with the largest awards going to households whose heating costs are highest relative to income (2025-2026 season)
Who qualifies
no age limit; households with someone 60 or older, a person with a disability, or children five and under are prioritized
Income limit
Up to 60% of Wyoming state median income, with dollar thresholds that rise with household size (2025-2026 season)
How to apply
Apply online only, at dfsgovcloud.my.site.com/UtilityAssistanceOnlinePortal/s/. Applications for the 2025-2026 heating season have closed and reopen in early fall 2026 for the 2026-2027 season
If you share your home:
a home seeker's income counts toward this program's income test, so it can change what you qualify for.
Energy Share of Wyoming, Inc., applications taken through local Salvation Army offices
What you get
Up to $500 per household, once per season, toward electric, natural gas, or propane bills (2026)
Who qualifies
no age limit; older adults and people with disabilities are given priority
Income limit
185% of federal poverty guidelines: about $35,212.50 for one person, $47,587.50 for two, $59,962.50 for three, and $72,337.50 for four, rising about $12,375 for each additional person (2026)
How to apply
Contact your local Salvation Army office to apply and have eligibility verified
If you share your home:
a home seeker's income counts toward this program's income test, so it can change what you qualify for.
Rocky Mountain Power's Wyoming assistance page lists LIEAP, Energy Share of Wyoming, weatherization, payment arrangements, and Equal Pay level billing, but no discounted rate class. The Black Hills Energy Affordability Program, which sets a bill as a share of household income for customers at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, is offered only in Colorado and is not available in Wyoming.
Property tax relief
Wyoming Property Tax Refund Program
stateHomeowners
Type of help
refund
Who runs it
Wyoming Department of Revenue and county treasurers
What you get
Refund of up to one half of the median residential property tax in your county, or 75% of your own property tax bill, whichever is less (2026 program year)
Who qualifies
no age limit
Income limit
Household income below 145% of the county or statewide median household income, whichever is greater, plus household assets under $156,900 per adult, not counting your home, one vehicle per adult, or retirement accounts (2026 program year)
How to apply
Apply online at wptrs.wyo.gov, or use the paper application from your county treasurer or the Department of Revenue. You must have paid the prior year's taxes on time and have lived in Wyoming at least five years
If you share your home:
a home seeker's income counts toward this program's income test, so it can change what you qualify for.
County assessors, under Wyoming Department of Revenue rules
What you get
Postpones up to 50% of the property tax owed on your home (2026)
Who qualifies
62 or older, or a person with a disability
Income limit
Described only as limited income; no published dollar figure
How to apply
Apply at your county assessor's office by November 10. You must have owned the property for at least 10 years and it must be your principal residence on fewer than 40 acres
If you share your home:
this program does not clearly say how it treats another adult in the home. Confirm with the program before anyone moves in.
County assessors, under Wyoming Department of Revenue rules
What you get
Exempts 50% of the assessed value of your primary residence (tax years 2025 and 2026)
Who qualifies
65 or older (you or your spouse)
Income limit
None; not income-tested
How to apply
Get the application from your county assessor and file it no later than the fourth Monday in May, with identification proving your age. You must reapply every year
If you share your home:
this program does not count a home seeker's income, so sharing your home does not affect it.
County assessors, under Wyoming Department of Revenue rules
What you get
Exempts 25% of the fair market value of your home, applied to the first $1,000,000 of value (2026)
Who qualifies
no age limit
Income limit
None; not income-tested
How to apply
File with your county assessor. Applies to owner-occupied single-family homes, condominiums, townhouses, manufactured homes, and mobile homes lived in full time
If you share your home:
this program does not count a home seeker's income, so sharing your home does not affect it.
County assessors, under Wyoming Department of Revenue rules
What you get
$6,000 of assessed value exempted each year, effective January 1, 2025, worth roughly $428 off a property tax bill or about $180 off vehicle registration fees
Who qualifies
no age limit
Income limit
None; not income-tested
How to apply
File a sworn claim with your county assessor on or before the fourth Monday in May. The first time, appear in person with your DD-214 or equivalent discharge paperwork; in later years you can confirm eligibility by phone or mail
If you share your home:
this program does not count a home seeker's income, so sharing your home does not affect it.
The Wyoming Department of Insurance site offers consumer assistance and agent and company lookup but describes no last-resort property insurance plan. Wyoming is one of the states without such a plan. Consumer Affairs 307-777-7402, main department line 307-777-7401.
No income-based premium subsidy for homeowner insurance was found on the Department of Insurance site. Check doi.wyo.gov in case a new program launches.
HomeShare-relevant extras
Cheyenne accessory dwelling unit rules
county-cityHomeownersNot confirmed
We could not open this program's own website to
check these details, so they may be out of date or incomplete. Please call
or visit the program before relying on anything here.
Type of help
service
Who runs it
City of Cheyenne
Who qualifies
no age limit
Income limit
None
How to apply
Ask the City of Cheyenne planning staff what is allowed on your lot before you design or build
If you share your home:
this program does not count a home seeker's income, so sharing your home does not affect it.
Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) through Wyoming housing authorities
county-cityRentersNot confirmed
We could not open this program's own website to
check these details, so they may be out of date or incomplete. Please call
or visit the program before relying on anything here.
Type of help
voucher
Who runs it
Local Wyoming public housing authorities, including Casper, Cheyenne, and Laramie
Who qualifies
no age limit
How to apply
Apply to the housing authority that serves your city or county when its waiting list opens
If you share your home:
a home seeker's income counts toward this program's income test, so it can change what you qualify for.
Wyoming 211 and the Aging Division help line
stateOwners or renters
Type of help
service
Who runs it
Wyoming Department of Health, Aging Division, with Wyoming 211
What you get
Free information and referral to aging, disability, housing, utility, and in-home service programs across Wyoming (2026)
Who qualifies
any age
Income limit
None for information and referral
How to apply
Dial 2-1-1 anywhere in Wyoming, or call the toll free help line, or call the Aging Division directly
If you share your home:
this program does not count a home seeker's income, so sharing your home does not affect it.
We did not identify a program in this category. That does not always mean none exists, so it is worth asking your city or county.
Programs that work the same in every state
Some of the biggest sources of help are federal and work much the same everywhere, including USDA Section 504 home repair, LIHEAP energy assistance, the Weatherization Assistance Program, and VA housing grants. They are described once, in detail, on our federal programs page, and the entries above give you the Wyoming contacts.
One more option
Sharing your home is not on this list, but it belongs beside it.
Every program here helps you afford the home you have. Home sharing does something different: it turns a spare room into steady income and company. It is worth considering before you sell, before you move, and before things get harder to manage alone.