Housing Wins

Local

UDC Changes

  • 2023-Eliminated Single Family Lot Minimums, Eliminated Density Maximums, Reduced Parking Requirements for 1 bed and studios from 1.5 to 1 per unit, created Building Permit Reimbursement Program

  • 2024-Eliminated 30% Brick & Stone Requirement for income restricted developments (0-80%)

State

  • 2022 - Advocated for the creation of the Unmet Housing Needs Fund- $5 million of ARPA funds and $5 million in State general funds for affordable housing infrastructure

  • 2023 - State Land Investment Board awarded $3 million of ARPA funds from Unmet Housing Needs fund for workforce/affordable housing: City of Jackson received $1.2million for 48 apartment units. City of Cheyenne received $1.8million for 12 affordable homeownership opportunities. 

  • 2024 - Advocated to expand usage of Unmet Housing Needs funds to include Land Acquisition

Wyoming families, workers, and communities deserve affordable housing solutions that fit our state’s unique needs. HB272 would create a flexible housing fund to do just that, keeping control in Wyoming’s hands, helping essential workers, and supporting local growth.

📢 Add your voice! Sign the letter of support today and help us bring HB272 across the finish line. Together, we can make housing more accessible for all Wyoming residents.

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State

  • Housing Investment Fund

  • Tax Incremental Financing including Affordable Housing

  • Zoning Protest Petition

  • WCDA Bond Authority

  • Building Permit Timeline

  • Multi Family Stairwell

  • Mitigation & Exaction Fees

Federal

  • HOME

  • SHOP

  • USDA Rural 502 & 504

  • Adaptive Reuse Bill

  • Homeownership Supply Accelerator

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