Cottonwood Estates Phases I & II — Income-Restricted Housing in Casper, WY 82604
3585 Gila Bnd, Casper, WY 82604
79 units · 3–4+ BR
How to apply
- No phone is listed. Try visiting the property or asking the city housing office how to apply.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Opened
- 1996
- Income limit
- 60% AMI
- Bedrooms
- 39 3 bedrooms · 40 4+ bedrooms
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Nearby income-restricted buildings
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3.8 mi away
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- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Raven Crest Apartments
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Rents and income limits in 82604
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,210/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $48,400/yr
- Renters in 82604 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 47%
Income limits (2026)
Casper, WY area · median family income $99,500. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $20,900 | $34,850 | $55,750 |
| 2 | $23,900 | $39,800 | $63,700 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $44,800 | $71,650 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $49,750 | $79,600 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $53,750 | $86,000 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $57,750 | $92,350 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $61,700 | $98,750 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $65,700 | $105,100 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 82604 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $870 | $747 |
| 1 bedroom | $930 | $804 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,210 | $1,045 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,680 | $1,447 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,020 | $1,747 |
Wider area = Casper, WY. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,000 (82644) to $1,050 (82648).
Census figures for 82604 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,160. Median household income $79,118. 17% of homes are rented. 47% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 23% pay half or more.
Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 82604's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 82604Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Cottonwood Estates Phases I & II?
No phone is listed for Cottonwood Estates Phases I & II. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.
Is Cottonwood Estates Phases I & II Section 8 housing?
Cottonwood Estates Phases I & II is listed as income-restricted housing in Casper, WY 82604 (lihtc). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.
How many units are at Cottonwood Estates Phases I & II?
Public records list 79 units at Cottonwood Estates Phases I & II in Casper, WY 82604. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Cottonwood Estates Phases I & II?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 82604 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.
People Also Ask
How do I get into Cottonwood Estates Phases I & II?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Cottonwood Estates Phases I & II in Casper, WY 82604. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Casper, WY 82604?
Most income-restricted buildings in Casper, WY 82604 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $34,850, and $49,750 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($55,750 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Casper, WY 82604?
For many programs in Casper, WY 82604, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $34,850 a year for 1 person and $49,750 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $55,750 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Casper, WY 82604?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Casper, WY 82604, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Casper, WY 82604 is $1,210 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Does Cottonwood Estates Phases I & II take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Cottonwood Estates Phases I & II has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Casper, WY 82604 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Cottonwood Estates Phases I & II.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026). Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction. To add a different building, use the suggestion rubric.