Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 40-26-101 to 40-26-145 § 40-26-117
Gifts and grants; fair housing fund; continuing appropriation.
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40-26-117. Gifts and grants; fair housing fund; continuing appropriation. The enforcing authority may accept grants from the federal government for administering this chapter. Grants received shall be deposited with the state treasurer in an account created for the fair housing act. Monies deposited into the account are to be appropriated to the enforcing authority on a continuing basis for the purposes of administering this chapter.
Section 40-26-117 of Wyoming's Fair Housing Act establishes a mechanism by which the state's enforcing authority can receive federal grant money to support fair housing administration. Any such grants must be deposited with the state treasurer into a dedicated fair housing fund account. Those deposited funds are then continuously appropriated back to the enforcing authority, meaning the money remains available for fair housing administration without requiring repeated legislative action each budget cycle.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 40-26-117, the agency responsible for enforcing Wyoming's Fair Housing Act is authorized to draw on federally funded resources to carry out its oversight duties. Compliant property owners and managers generally stay informed about the enforcing authority's activities, since federal grant funding can support investigations, education programs, and other administrative functions. Understanding that the enforcing authority has a dedicated, continuously appropriated funding stream helps operators appreciate that fair housing enforcement in Wyoming has a stable financial foundation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 40-26-117 ensures that Wyoming's fair housing enforcing authority has access to a dedicated fund, supported by federal grants, to carry out its responsibilities under the Fair Housing Act. This funding structure means the agency administering fair housing protections is not solely dependent on annual state budget decisions to maintain its operations. Tenants who believe their fair housing rights have been affected may consider reaching out to the enforcing authority or a tenant-rights organization to learn more about available resources and complaint processes supported by this funding.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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