Laramie rental assistance programs provide cash and hope to Albany County tenants

Albany County lower income households who struggle to pay rent do have a number of alternatives that can make life easier. These organizations based in Laramie can provide the cash and the resources to give you hope.

To prevent yourself and your family from becoming a homeless statistic, you will need to take the initiative to embrace available rental assistance sources while you are working to stabilize your income. These agencies operate rental assistance programs serving Laramie and surrounding communities in Albany County.

  • SAFE Project. The Family Violence Office can provide emergency shelter to domestic violence victims, particularly while court proceedings are pending. Call 307-745-3556 if you are in trouble and need a safe place to stay.
  • Salvation Army. Emergency assistance is available if your family has been evicted and you have no place to go. This can be particularly helpful if your family has experienced a recent emergency that has left you without basic necessities. Most help is limited to one night’s lodging in a motel. Call 307-742-5414.
  • Interfaith-Good Samaritan. Financially distressed tenants in danger of eviction may get cash assistance to prevent disaster. There are a couple of approaches to this cash grant. If you can afford your current rental but are behind in your rent due to a hardship, cash may be provided to put towards the back rent payments. If you have already been evicted or cannot afford the high rental rate of your current home, then you may instead receive cash towards the first month’s rent on a new, more affordable rental home. Call 307-742-4240.
  • PEAK Wellness Center. Housing assistance is available to families who find themselves evicted. Case managers will help you navigate the various rental assistance and subsidized housing options. Call 307-745-8915.
  • POWER. Personal Opportunities With Employment Responsibilities may provide cash assistance to use towards rent and living costs, but only if eligible household members are working to become independent, such as through employment or education. Call 307-777-5841.
  • Cheyenne Housing Authority. Several housing communities exist at below market rent. Additionally, your family may be able to join the waiting list for one of the subsidized Section 8 housing units that can provide greater reductions in the rent that you still have to pay. Call 307-745-4409.

Do not wait until it is too late to contact the appropriate agencies. Some have waiting lists while others require that you have exhausted all other means for support. If you need help, you can get help with your rent.