Housing is the first domino. Without a confirmed address, parole and probation supervision in Wyoming cannot begin, employment cannot start, and benefits cannot be accessed. Wyoming's Division of Field Services parole and probation officers require an approved address before release is authorized. The housing search begins before the gate opens.
Wyoming operates three Adult Community Corrections (ACC) facilities -- in Casper, Cheyenne, and Gillette -- as the primary transitional housing pathway for parolees and supervision violators. Parolees placed in an ACC are required to obtain full-time employment in the community while residing there. For a small state, Wyoming's three ACC centers plus a handful of regional nonprofit programs provide meaningful coverage in the state's major population centers.
The Housing Landscape in Wyoming
Wyoming Department of Corrections (WDOC, corrections.wyo.gov) Reentry and Division of Field Services begins transition planning at intake. A comprehensive transition plan is developed based on risk/needs assessment. Medium and high-risk individuals with special needs receive Enhanced Case Management -- additional consultation, referrals, barrier assistance, and coordination between Institution staff and Field Services.
Wyoming Adult Community Corrections (ACC): WDOC contracts with ACC Boards and service providers for three halfway house facilities statewide. Parolees may be paroled directly to an ACC before independent community release. ACCs also serve as an alternative to revocation for supervision violators. Program completion is typically three to six months, depending on caseworker assessment of progress. All ACC residents must obtain full-time employment in the community while in the program.
Cheyenne Transitional Center (322 W. 17th Street, Cheyenne, WY 82001; 307-632-9096): 100-bed co-ed residential adult halfway house; operated by Avalon Correctional Services; provides job placement assistance, drug testing, and comprehensive residential services for WDOC-referred offenders.
Casper Reentry Center (Casper, WY): Operated by CEC International; also serves as a Therapeutic Community for in-prison treatment services. Houses parolees and serves as one of the five WDOC facilities. Contact through WDOC Field Services or the Casper Reentry Center directly.
Volunteers of America Northern Rockies / Booth Hall (Gillette, WY): 144 beds (128 men, 16 women); operated by VOA Northern Rockies in collaboration with various agencies; personalized reintegration plans; financial assistance for bills and restitution across Wyoming. Contact through VOA Northern Rockies.
Wyoming 211 (wyoming211.org; dial 211) lists additional reentry-specific services by county. Selected programs available through Wyoming 211:
Faith-based reentry services for Gillette-area newly released individuals: employment gear (work boots, bibs), basic clothing, housing location assistance, ID/driver's license/birth certificate help, MSHA preparation with employment verification, hygiene packs, Walmart gift card, tank of gas for job searching, gently used household items, and transitional housing referrals.
Faith-based reentry services for Laramie County (Cheyenne area): assistance with rent, damage deposit, bicycles, prescription medications, state IDs, personal hygiene, work clothes and footwear, cell phones, gas cards, bus passes, and housing.
12/24 Club (500 South Wolcott, Suite 200, Casper, WY): Reentry Support Groups at Natrona County Detention Center and upon release.
VOA Wyoming and Montana (1876 S. Sheridan Ave, Sheridan, WY 82801; 307-672-0475): Provides transitional housing through Serenity Place (4514 A&B Laramie Street, Cheyenne, WY 82001) and Mirror Lake Manor (906 E. 17th Street, Cheyenne, WY 82001).
Wyoming Rescue Mission (230 N. Park, Casper, WY 82601; 307-265-2251): Emergency shelter and meals for homeless individuals in Casper.
Life Steps Transitional Housing (1514 E. 12th Street, Casper, WY 82601; 307-266-1388): Managed by the Casper Housing Authority; housing and services for individuals and families.
Salvation Army WYStepUp Program: Structured environment for single women with criminal backgrounds struggling to become self-sufficient; life and spiritual development classes; support toward independent living.
Oxford Houses Wyoming: Peer-run sober living homes in Cheyenne and Sheridan.
Oxford House Cheyenne: 736 Hirst Street, Cheyenne, WY 82009; 307-514-4976; men's.
Oxford House Big Horn: 410 E. Works Street, Sheridan, WY 82801; 307-655-5860; men's.
For federal inmates, the Bureau of Prisons coordinates RRC placement for Wyoming federal inmates through BOP RRM Denver. Federal RRC placement is coordinated by the BOP unit team beginning 17 to 19 months before the projected release date. Under the First Step Act, earned programming credits can result in RRC placement up to 12 months before release. Families do not apply to federal RRCs directly.
Federal Restrictions on Public and Subsidized Housing
Federal law divides criminal history restrictions on federally assisted housing into mandatory lifetime bans and discretionary bans. Both apply in Wyoming.
Mandatory lifetime bans apply regardless of which Wyoming housing authority is involved:
Anyone subject to a lifetime registration requirement under a state sex offender registration program is banned from admission to public housing and most HUD-assisted programs. This is federal statute and no Wyoming housing authority can waive it.
Anyone convicted of manufacturing methamphetamine on federally assisted property is permanently barred from all HUD-assisted housing.
Certain drug-related convictions carry mandatory restrictions depending on the specific program and conviction type, though PHAs retain some discretion in this category.
Discretionary bans apply to all other criminal history. Wyoming PHAs may consider criminal history but are not required to impose blanket denials. HUD guidance from 2016 encourages individualized assessment. Wyoming PHAs vary in how broadly they apply discretionary standards. The Housing Choice Voucher program (Section 8) is administered locally, so the specific policy depends on which Wyoming PHA covers the relevant area.
Wyoming has no statewide fair chance housing law limiting private landlord or PHA use of criminal history beyond the federal framework.
For Families
If anyone in the family lives in public or subsidized housing, this section requires immediate attention before release.
Adding a returning family member with certain criminal convictions to a household in public or HUD-assisted housing can constitute a lease violation and result in termination of the voucher or eviction of the entire household. Families in public housing must contact their specific housing authority before the person comes home. The conversation happens before release, not after.
For families in private rental housing, Wyoming has no statewide fair chance housing law. Landlords may use criminal history in tenant screening without state restrictions.
Wyoming's ACC requirement that all residents obtain full-time employment while in the program means families should ask the WDOC case manager about job readiness resources available before ACC placement. Employment is not optional -- it is a program condition.
What families can do before release:
Contact the housing authority immediately if anyone in the household lives in public or subsidized housing. Get the specific policy before the person arrives.
Ask the WDOC case manager about ACC placement eligibility and which ACC location -- Casper Reentry Center, Cheyenne Transitional Center, or Booth Hall in Gillette -- serves the region of intended release.
For Cheyenne/Laramie County: contact the Cheyenne Transitional Center (307-632-9096) and the faith-based reentry services listed on Wyoming 211 for Laramie County.
For Casper/Natrona County: contact the Casper Reentry Center, Wyoming Rescue Mission (307-265-2251), Life Steps Transitional Housing (307-266-1388), and the 12/24 Club.
For Gillette/Campbell County: contact Booth Hall (VOA Northern Rockies) and the Gillette-area faith-based reentry services listed on Wyoming 211.
For Sheridan: contact VOA Wyoming and Montana (307-672-0475).
For recovery housing: contact Oxford House Cheyenne (307-514-4976) or Oxford House Big Horn in Sheridan (307-655-5860).
Call 211 Wyoming (dial 211 or wyoming211.org) for county-specific housing and reentry service referrals.
Confirm all housing with the assigned parole or probation officer. An approved address is required before release.
State Resources
WDOC Reentry and Offender Resources (corrections.wyo.gov/services-and-programs/reentry-and-offender-resources): Transition planning from intake; Enhanced Case Management for medium/high-risk individuals; coordination of Institution and Field Services.
WDOC Adult Community Corrections (corrections.wyo.gov/services-and-programs/adult-community-corrections): Three ACC facilities; contact through WDOC Field Services.
Cheyenne Transitional Center (322 W. 17th Street, Cheyenne, WY 82001; 307-632-9096): 100-bed co-ed ACC; Avalon Correctional Services; job placement; drug testing.
Casper Reentry Center (Casper, WY): CEC International; Therapeutic Community programming; ACC and in-prison treatment.
Volunteers of America Northern Rockies / Booth Hall (Gillette, WY): 144 beds; personalized reintegration plans; financial assistance; VOA Northern Rockies.
VOA Wyoming and Montana (1876 S. Sheridan Ave, Sheridan; 307-672-0475): Serenity Place and Mirror Lake Manor transitional housing in Cheyenne.
Wyoming Rescue Mission (230 N. Park, Casper; 307-265-2251): Emergency shelter and meals.
Life Steps Transitional Housing (1514 E. 12th Street, Casper; 307-266-1388): Casper Housing Authority managed; housing and services.
Salvation Army WYStepUp Program: Single women with criminal backgrounds; structured self-sufficiency program.
Oxford House Cheyenne (736 Hirst Street, Cheyenne; 307-514-4976): Men's sober living.
Oxford House Big Horn (410 E. Works Street, Sheridan; 307-655-5860): Men's sober living.
Wyoming Legal Services (wyomingls.org): Free civil legal assistance for eligible low-income Wyomingans, including housing rights and expungement.
211 Wyoming (wyoming211.org; dial 211): Free statewide referrals to housing, reentry services, shelter, and emergency assistance by county.
Frequently asked questions
Can a felon get into public housing in Wyoming?
It depends on the conviction type and the specific Wyoming housing authority. Federal law mandates lifetime bans from HUD-assisted housing for people subject to lifetime sex offender registration and for people convicted of meth production on federally assisted property. Outside those mandatory bans, Wyoming PHAs have discretion to consider criminal history but are not required to impose blanket bans. Policies vary across Wyoming's housing authorities. Contact the specific PHA in the relevant city or county for their current policy.
What are the federal housing bans for felons?
Two are mandatory everywhere: (1) lifetime sex offender registration bars admission from HUD-assisted housing, and (2) conviction for manufacturing meth on federally assisted property is a permanent bar. Beyond those, PHAs have discretion to consider other criminal history but are not required to impose blanket bans. HUD guidance from 2016 discourages blanket denials and encourages individualized assessments considering the offense, time elapsed, and evidence of rehabilitation.
Can my family lose Section 8 if my person moves in?
Yes. Allowing a person with a disqualifying criminal history to reside in a Section 8 or public housing unit can constitute a lease violation and result in termination of the voucher or eviction of the entire household. Contact the housing authority before the person comes home. The conversation with the PHA happens before release, not after.
How does transitional housing work in Wyoming?
WDOC contracts with three Adult Community Corrections (ACC) facilities: Cheyenne Transitional Center (100 beds, co-ed, Cheyenne), Casper Reentry Center (Casper), and Booth Hall/VOA Northern Rockies (144 beds, Gillette). Parolees may be placed in an ACC before independent community release; program completion is typically three to six months. All ACC residents must obtain full-time employment while in the program. ACC is also used as an alternative to revocation for supervision violators. VOA Wyoming and Montana provides additional transitional housing in Cheyenne (Serenity Place and Mirror Lake Manor). For federal inmates, BOP RRM Denver coordinates RRC placement beginning 17 to 19 months before release; under the First Step Act, programming credits can result in placement up to 12 months before release.
What are Wyoming's Adult Community Corrections centers?
Wyoming has three WDOC-contracted ACC centers. Cheyenne Transitional Center (322 W. 17th Street, Cheyenne; 307-632-9096) is a 100-bed co-ed halfway house operated by Avalon Correctional Services providing job placement, drug testing, and comprehensive residential services. Casper Reentry Center in Casper is operated by CEC International and also includes a Therapeutic Community. Booth Hall in Gillette is operated by VOA Northern Rockies with 144 beds (128 men, 16 women) and personalized reintegration plans with financial assistance for bills and restitution. All three are ACC programs requiring full-time employment; placement is through WDOC parole/probation coordination.
How does federal RRC placement work in Wyoming?
The BOP unit team begins reviewing federal inmates for RRC eligibility 17 to 19 months before the projected release date. BOP RRM Denver manages Wyoming placements. Under the First Step Act, earned programming credits can result in RRC placement up to 12 months before release. Families cannot apply to RRCs directly. Families can help by ensuring the planned release address is clearly documented with the BOP case manager well in advance.
Can landlords in Wyoming refuse to rent to ex-felons?
Yes. Wyoming has no statewide fair chance housing law. Landlords may use criminal history in tenant screening without state restrictions. Landlords using background check services must comply with the federal FCRA, which requires consent and adverse action notices. HUD guidance advises that blanket criminal history bans may violate the federal Fair Housing Act through disparate impact. Wyoming Legal Services (wyomingls.org) provides free guidance on housing rights.
What housing programs help returning citizens in Wyoming?
WDOC (corrections.wyo.gov) contracts three ACC centers: Cheyenne Transitional Center (307-632-9096), Casper Reentry Center, and Booth Hall (VOA Northern Rockies, Gillette). VOA Wyoming and Montana (307-672-0475) provides Cheyenne transitional housing. Wyoming Rescue Mission (307-265-2251) provides Casper emergency shelter. Life Steps Transitional Housing (307-266-1388) provides Casper housing services. Salvation Army WYStepUp serves single women with criminal backgrounds. Oxford House Cheyenne (307-514-4976) and Oxford House Big Horn in Sheridan (307-655-5860) provide sober living. 211 Wyoming (wyoming211.org, dial 211) provides county referrals. Wyoming Legal Services (wyomingls.org) provides free housing rights help.
How do I find housing before my person is released?
Ask the WDOC case manager about ACC eligibility and which ACC center -- Cheyenne, Casper, or Gillette -- is appropriate for the region of intended release. Ask about Enhanced Case Management if the person is medium or high risk. For Cheyenne: contact the Cheyenne Transitional Center (307-632-9096) and the faith-based reentry services on Wyoming 211 for Laramie County. For Casper: contact the Casper Reentry Center, Wyoming Rescue Mission (307-265-2251), and Life Steps (307-266-1388). For Gillette: contact Booth Hall through VOA Northern Rockies. For Sheridan: contact VOA Wyoming and Montana (307-672-0475). Search Oxford House vacancies at oxfordvacancies.com. Call 211 Wyoming for county referrals. If the family home is in public housing, contact the PHA immediately. Confirm all housing with the assigned parole or probation officer before release.
Do sex offenders face housing limits in Wyoming?
Yes. Wyoming law restricts registered sex offenders from residing within 1,000 feet of schools. Many Wyoming transitional housing programs, including the three ACC centers, have specific conditions or restrictions for sex offenders. WDOC supervision conditions for registrants may impose additional restrictions. Families of registrants must work directly with the supervising officer to identify compliant housing well before release. Confirm the current Wyoming statute (Wyoming Statutes §7-19-303 or current equivalent) and required distances at publish time. ---
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