Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Sheridan County, Wyoming
Sheridan County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,168 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $939 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $22.46 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,168
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 7% more than in Wyoming
- Typical rent
- $939
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 5% less than in Wyoming
- Wage needed
- $22.46
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $46,720 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 48%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 11% more than in Wyoming
Only here
Renting in Sheridan County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Among the neighboring counties, Washakie County has the lowest typical rent ($720), 23% below the $939 in Sheridan County.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Sheridan County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Sheridan County was $1,622 a month in September 2026. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $887 | $17.06 | $35,480 |
| 1 bedroom | $893 | $17.17 | $35,720 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,168 | $22.46 | $46,720 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,392 | $26.77 | $55,680 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,952 | $37.54 | $78,080 |
HUD area: Sheridan County, WY. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 13 ZIP codes in Sheridan County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,020 in 82836 to $1,380 in 82837. 8 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,168).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 82801 | Sheridan County, WY | $880 | $890 | $1,160 | $1,380 | $1,940 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82832 | Johnson County, WY | $930 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,470 | $2,050 |
| 82832 | Sheridan County, WY | $930 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,470 | $2,050 |
| 82833 | Sheridan County, WY | $890 | $900 | $1,170 | $1,400 | $1,950 |
| 82835 | Johnson County, WY | $1,050 | $1,050 | $1,380 | $1,640 | $2,310 |
| 82835 | Sheridan County, WY | $1,050 | $1,050 | $1,380 | $1,640 | $2,310 |
| 82836 | Sheridan County, WY | $770 | $780 | $1,020 | $1,220 | $1,710 |
| 82837 | Sheridan County, WY | $1,050 | $1,050 | $1,380 | $1,640 | $2,310 |
| 82838 | Sheridan County, WY | $830 | $830 | $1,090 | $1,360 | $1,820 |
| 82839 | Sheridan County, WY | $840 | $850 | $1,110 | $1,320 | $1,860 |
| 82842 | Sheridan County, WY | $890 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,390 | $1,960 |
| 82844 | Sheridan County, WY | $840 | $850 | $1,110 | $1,320 | $1,860 |
| 82845 | Sheridan County, WY | $930 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,460 | $2,050 |
- 82801 · Sheridan County, WY $1,160$1,380
- 82832 · Johnson County, WY $1,230$1,470
- 82832 · Sheridan County, WY $1,230$1,470
- 82833 · Sheridan County, WY $1,170$1,400
- 82835 · Johnson County, WY $1,380$1,640
- 82835 · Sheridan County, WY $1,380$1,640
- 82836 · Sheridan County, WY $1,020$1,220
- 82837 · Sheridan County, WY $1,380$1,640
- 82838 · Sheridan County, WY $1,090$1,360
- 82839 · Sheridan County, WY $1,110$1,320
- 82842 · Sheridan County, WY $1,170$1,390
- 82844 · Sheridan County, WY $1,110$1,320
- 82845 · Sheridan County, WY $1,230$1,460
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Sheridan County, 48% of renter households are in that position; in Wyoming, 43%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
48%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
4,063 households rent in Sheridan County
- Spend half or more of their income 23%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 25%
- Spend less than 30% 52%
Compared with the state and the country
- Sheridan 48%
- Wyoming 43%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Sheridan County
HUD lists 15 properties with homes for low-income households in Sheridan County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 10
- HUD-assisted
- 6
579 homes in all; 557 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Heritage Towers of the Christian Church HUD-assisted 428 N Jefferson St, Sheridan 82801 75 low-income homes · For older adults · (307) 674-9632
- Sheridan Square Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 200 Smith St, Sheridan 82801 75 low-income homes · 1 bd: 69 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 2020 · For older adults · (307) 672-8283
- Courtyards at Sheridan Tax credit (LIHTC) 1751 S Sheridan Ave, Sheridan 82801 59 low-income homes · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 29 · 4 bd: 10 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Creekside Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 2076 S Sheridan Ave, Sheridan 82801 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 18 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- Stadium Place Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1120 Mydland Rd, Sheridan 82801 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 36 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Peak Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2200 W 5th St, Sheridan 82801 47 low-income homes · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 31 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Covey Run Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2350 W 5th St, Sheridan 82801 42 low-income homes · 1 bd: 25 · 2 bd: 17 · In service since 2012 · For older adults
- Renew HUD-assisted 623 Emerson St, Sheridan 82801 38 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Western Apts HUD-assisted 853 Dummick ST, Sheridan 82801 44 homes, 23 low-income · For families
- Townhouse Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2438 Town House Pl, Sheridan 82801 23 low-income homes · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 17 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 1997 · For families
- Stone Pile Tax credit (LIHTC) 120 E Montana St, Sheridan 82801 20 low-income homes · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Homestead Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1100 Avoca Ct, Sheridan 82801 16 low-income homes · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 1995 · For older adults
- Easter Seals-Goodwill HUD-assisted 1621 Terra Ave, Sheridan 82801 15 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (307) 672-2816
- Penrose Place HUD-assisted 667 E 6th St, Sheridan 82801 15 homes, 14 low-income · For older adults · (307) 763-4690
- Broadway Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 731 Broadway St, Dayton 82836 12 low-income homes · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 1998 · For families
One property has two programs at the same address and appears once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Sheridan County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. A public housing agency runs it. HUD lists none with an office in Sheridan County; the state's agencies can help you. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,600 | $35,950 | $57,500 |
| 2 people | $24,650 | $41,050 | $65,700 |
| 3 people | $27,750 | $46,200 | $73,950 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $51,300 | $82,100 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $55,450 | $88,700 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $59,550 | $95,250 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $63,650 | $101,850 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $67,750 | $108,400 |
Area median income: $100,200. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Sheridan County, WY. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $798 – $976
- 1 bedroom $804 – $982
- 2 bedrooms $1,051 – $1,285
- 3 bedrooms $1,253 – $1,531
- 4 bedrooms $1,757 – $2,147
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
HUD lists no housing agency with an office in Sheridan County. You can apply at another agency in your state: you do not have to live where you apply. Source: HUD
Your rights as a tenant in Wyoming
What Wyoming law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- When must they return my deposit?
- 30 days
- Wyo. Stat. §1-21-1208(a)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 3 days
- Wyo. Stat. §1-21-1003
Help
Where to get help with rent in Sheridan County
HUD lists no counseling agencies near in Sheridan County. Free legal aid and your housing agency can guide you.
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Sheridan County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Wyoming, the average home bill was $108 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
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Cash to move in
$2,336
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,168
- Security deposit
- $1,168
- Total
- $2,336
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Sheridan County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $887; 1 bedroom: $893; 2 bedrooms: $1,168; 3 bedrooms: $1,392; 4 bedrooms: $1,952. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Sheridan County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,168) without spending more than 30% of income takes $22.46 an hour full time, or $46,720 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Sheridan County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $51,300 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Sheridan County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,051 and $1,285 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Sheridan County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,020 in 82836 to $1,380 in 82837. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Sheridan County?
HUD lists 15 properties with homes for low-income households in Sheridan County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Sheridan County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Sheridan County, 48% of renter households are in that position; in Wyoming, 43%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).