affordable housing

For about a year and a half, nationwide eviction bans protected many tenants from losing their housing. But those bans have expired or been struck down and evictions are rising as a result.

The Western Governors’ Association has made several policy recommendations to address the nation’s housing affordability crisis.

The Jackson Town Council has approved a new affordable housing development. That’s a pretty common story in Northwest Wyoming–until you dig a little deeper. Wyoming Public Media’s Will Walkey talked with Kyle Mackie, News Director of Jackson Hole Community Radio, about how one building has stirred up controversy in Teton County.

Lincoln Avenue Capital takes advantage of federal tax credits to preserve, build, or provide affordable units. The group is purchasing two existing developments in Cheyenne – one for seniors and one for families.

In the lead up to the 2022 primary, WyoFile and Wyoming Public Media teamed up to ask Wyomingites about their top concerns.

Developers and homeowners in Laramie's single-family residential zones now have more options when it comes to what can and can't be built there. But some current residents objected, saying the new options could change the "character" of their neighborhoods.

The town of Shoshoni explores more housing options as need increases.

Much like the rest of the country, property in Sublette County has skyrocketed, making it hard for people to afford to live there. But some residents say they don’t think prices will come back down. The median cost of a home in Sublette is about 25 percent more than the state as a whole, according to a recent Wyoming Economic Analysis Division report.

Wyoming Business Council awards the town of Shoshoni two grants to address housing and accommodate visitors.

The 2020 census showed that several areas in the state saw population growth. Some of these communities were Cody, Jackson, Gillette, Casper, and Sheridan. One of the reasons is the popularity of remote work in the past two years. But these communities are struggling to supply enough housing for this new growth. Wyoming Public Radio's Hugh Cook focuses on how the population growth in Sheridan is impacting the community.