Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Uinta County, Wyoming
Uinta County has a HUD fair market rent of $999 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $900 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $19.21 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $999
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 9% less than in Wyoming
- Typical rent
- $900
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 9% less than in Wyoming
- Wage needed
- $19.21
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $39,960 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 31%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 27% less than in Wyoming
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 Uinta 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)
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $696 | $13.38 | $27,840 |
| 1 bedroom | $764 | $14.69 | $30,560 |
| 2 bedrooms | $999 | $19.21 | $39,960 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,383 | $26.60 | $55,320 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,670 | $32.12 | $66,800 |
HUD area: Uinta 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 5 ZIP codes in Uinta County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,000 in 82939 to $1,170 in 82937. 5 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($999).
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)
| 82933 | $740 | $810 | $1,060 | $1,470 | $1,780 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82936 | $710 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,400 | $1,690 |
| 82937 | $810 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,620 | $1,960 |
| 82939 | $700 | $760 | $1,000 | $1,380 | $1,670 |
| 82944 | $700 | $760 | $1,000 | $1,380 | $1,670 |
- 82933 $1,060$1,470
- 82936 $1,010$1,400
- 82937 $1,170$1,620
- 82939 $1,000$1,380
- 82944 $1,000$1,380
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 Uinta County, 31% 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.
31%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
1,805 households rent in Uinta County
- spend 30% or more of income on rent 31%
- Spend less than 30% 69%
Compared with the state and the country
- Uinta 31%
- Wyoming 43%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Uinta County
HUD lists 8 properties with homes for low-income households in Uinta County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 5
- HUD-assisted
- 2
- public housing
- 1
279 homes in all; 278 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Evanston Family HSNG Public housing 220 Saddle Ridge Rd, Evanston 82930 80 low-income homes · Run by Evanston Housing Authority · Average payment: $416 a month · Average wait: 7 months · (307) 789-2381
- Chief Washakie HUD-assisted 82 E Hayden Ave, Evanston 82930 48 low-income homes · For families · (307) 789-1137
- Yellow Creek Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 300 Sparrow Dr, Evanston 82930 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 36 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Dewal Assoc Tax credit (LIHTC) 550 Cheyenne Dr, Evanston 82930 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 1997 · For families
- Wentworth Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 96 E Hayden Ave, Evanston 82930 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2000 · For families
- Hayden Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 92 E Hayden Ave, Evanston 82930 24 homes, 23 low-income · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2019
- Rocky Point Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 215 Feather Way, Evanston 82930 23 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 17 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 2010
- Pioneer Counseling HUD-assisted 345 City View Dr, Evanston 82930 8 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (307) 789-7915
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 Uinta County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 1 agency serves in Uinta County. 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 | $21,000 | $35,000 | $55,950 |
| 2 people | $24,000 | $40,000 | $63,950 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $45,000 | $71,950 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $49,950 | $79,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $53,950 | $86,300 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $57,950 | $92,700 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $61,950 | $99,100 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $65,950 | $105,500 |
Area median income: $99,900. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Uinta County, WY. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $626 – $766
- 1 bedroom $688 – $840
- 2 bedrooms $899 – $1,099
- 3 bedrooms $1,245 – $1,521
- 4 bedrooms $1,503 – $1,837
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
- Evanston Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 89 vouchers · 80 public housing units (307) 789-2381 Evanston Housing Authority: david@evanstonhousing.org
Housing agencies in Wyoming Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
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 Uinta County
HUD lists no counseling agencies near in Uinta 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 Uinta 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
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
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Cash to move in
$1,998
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $999
- Security deposit
- $999
- Total
- $1,998
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 Uinta County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $696; 1 bedroom: $764; 2 bedrooms: $999; 3 bedrooms: $1,383; 4 bedrooms: $1,670. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Uinta County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($999) without spending more than 30% of income takes $19.21 an hour full time, or $39,960 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Uinta County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $49,950 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 Uinta 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 $899 and $1,099 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Uinta County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,000 in 82939 to $1,170 in 82937. 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 Uinta County?
HUD lists 8 properties with homes for low-income households in Uinta County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. 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 Uinta County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Uinta County, 31% of renter households are in that position; in Wyoming, 43%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).