City of Cheyenne Development Incentivization Programs

Overview of the Development Incentivization Program

In September 2023, the City of Cheyenne Governing Body approved the expansion of the City of Cheyenne Development Incentive Program (DIP). This program was developed to encourage and incentivize the development of quality projects that add to the vitality of Cheyenne.

Program Details

The program provides reimbursement of building permit fees for eligible projects. Eligible project building fee reimbursements are:

• 	Infill, redevelopment, and reuse of existing property and buildings in the Downtown Core Development area  (Up to $5,000 per project)
  	Residential development that is income restricted to 80% of area median income (AMI) for at least 15 years. Affordable Single-family Homes: Up to $5,000 per project  Affordable Multi-family Housing: Up to $10,000 per project
  	Rehabilitation of historic structures within historic districts consistent with maintaining historical integrity. (Up to $5,000 per project)

How to Apply 

1. ELIGIBILITY

Project must be one of the following:

• Within the Downtown Core Development Area
• Provide income-restricted housing (80% AMI) for a guaranteed minimum of 15 years
• Be a contributing historic structure and only propose building changes consistent with maintaining the historical integrity of the structure

2. APPLY AND RECEIVE BUILDING PERMIT FOR ELIGIBLE PROJECT

Apply for a building permit at www.cheyennecity.org/Your-Government/Departments/Compliance-Department/Building-Permitting-Licensing or in-person at 2101 O’Neil Ave, Suite 202.

3. COMPLETE ELIGIBLE PROJECT

Project must be completed within one (1) year of issuance of reimburseable building permit.

4. COMPLETE AND SUBMIT A FEE REIMBURSEMENT APPLICATION

Go to the City of Cheyenne OpenGov Portal for the Fee Waiver Reimbursement, then follow the instructions to apply. Any project eligible for building permit fee reimbursement must be completed before June 30, 2030.

This program has a total limit of $200,000 of reimbursements and is open until June 30, 2030.

Please contact the Planning and Development Department at 307-637-6282 with any questions about this program.