Section 8 in Casper, WY, WY: Rent Limits and Housing Authorities

Fair Market Rent by bedroom count

HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.

Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Casper covers up to $1,082 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $974 to $1,190.

Voucher demand in this metro

Aggregated from HUD Public Housing Authority data (FY2026). High utilization means most vouchers issued here are already placed in a unit, so landlords who accept vouchers fill vacancies from a deep, reliable applicant pool.

Housing authorities serving Casper

1 PHA administer vouchers in this metro. Apply with (or contact) the PHA that covers the specific address.

• Housing Authority of the City of Casper

  Casper , WY · WY004 · 645 HCV units

  Status unknown
  3072661388

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Casper, WY?

Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.

Counties in the Casper metro

County pages show the local voucher count, the housing authorities that serve it, and ZIP-level rent limits where HUD publishes them.

• Natrona County

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Casper?

In the Casper, WY metro, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,082 per month. A housing authority usually sets its Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $974 to $1,190 in gross rent before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Fair Market Rents in Casper?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Casper, WY metro, by bedroom size: studio $767, 1-bedroom $852, 2-bedroom $1,082, 3-bedroom $1,505, 4-bedroom $1,815. Section 8 payment standards are based on these figures.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Casper?

Section 8 in Casper is administered by Housing Authority of the City of Casper. Apply through the authority whose jurisdiction covers the address, as each runs its own waitlist. Once you have a voucher, search voucher-friendly units and apply on VoucherMatch.