Wyoming situation guide · Updated November 2026

Wholesaling Condemned Houses in Wyoming

Wholesaling condemned houses in Wyoming means contracting for a home a local government has declared unsafe, then assigning that contract to a buyer who can rebuild, repair or demolish it. In Casper, these deals need extra research, because a condemnation order can limit who may enter and what can be done.

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The short answer

Can you wholesale a condemned house in Wyoming?

Yes, in many cases you can assign a contract on a condemned Casper house, but read the order first, tell the buyer exactly what it says and check Wyoming licensing rules before taking a fee. Condemnation orders vary, so get the actual document from the city.

Condemned can mean different things. A house may be unfit to live in, closed to entry or ordered torn down by a deadline. Get the written order and ask what must happen to clear it. Our condemned house guide explains the basics, and certificate of occupancy rules often come next.

We did not read Casper’s building code or any condemnation statute here, so verify local rules yourself. The state brokerage act may apply to paid deals as well. Read our license guide and legality guide before taking a fee.

Condemned Houses in Wyoming at a glance

Wholesaler statute	None found in our research; check current text
Condemnation rules	Local; not reviewed in our research, so confirm
Broker licensing	W.S. 33-28-101 et seq. can apply
Disclosure statute	W.S. 34-1-151 appears to cover vacant land; verify
Occupants	Notice and court steps under W.S. 1-21-1002 and 1-21-1003
Likely endgame	Repair, rebuild or demolish; each has its own cost

The opportunity

Why condemned houses can work for Casper wholesalers

Banks and retail buyers avoid condemned houses, so owners have few offers. Yet the land under the house still has value, and a builder may want a lot in Mills, Westridge or an older central block. A wholesaler who reads the order, prices demolition and lines up the right buyer can solve a problem for an owner who is stuck paying taxes on an unusable house. Natrona County’s energy-driven swings can affect builder demand, so verify buyers first. Study highest and best use for these lots.

Tax-paying owners

Owners who still pay taxes on an unusable house may sell for the lot value. See our tax delinquent lists too.

Heirs

Families may inherit a house they cannot use. Our probate leads guide helps with outreach.

Builders

Infill builders may want the lot. See wholesaling land.

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Lead sources

Where to find condemned houses around Casper

Building department. Ask what unsafe-structure cases are public and how to request them.
Driving routes. Look for posted notices and boarded doors. Use driving for dollars, and never enter.
County tax records. Delinquent taxes on a damaged house are a lead. See tax lien versus tax deed.
Neighbors. People nearby often know who owns the house and what happened.
Owner lookup. Use the owner search guide to reach the owner.

Your exit

Who buys condemned houses in Natrona County

Builders, demolition-minded investors and rehabbers with deep repair budgets are the usual buyers. Give them the order, the lot size, utility facts and a demolition bid. They price the lot first and the structure second.

Some orders require a quick action, so be honest about deadlines. Review assignment basics, cash buyer lists and title insurance.

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Step by step

How to start wholesaling condemned houses in Wyoming

Get the order. Ask the city for the notice, deadline and any liens or fines.
Check access. Do not enter if entry is forbidden. Use photos from outside until you are cleared.
Price the options. Get bids for repair and demolition. See repair estimates.
Calculate the offer. Use the ARV calculator and the MAO calculator.
Sign and disclose. State plainly that you intend to assign and share the order with the buyer.
Market to builders. Send the lot facts and order to builders and rehabbers.
Close carefully. Use an investor-friendly title company and search for liens.

Your checklist for wholesaling Condemned Houses in Wyoming

Read the condemnation order itself, not a summary.
Never enter a structure that the order closes.
Get a demolition bid as well as a repair bid.
Put your assignment intent in the contract.
Check licensing with a Wyoming attorney.

A Wyoming example: a condemned house on a Casper lot

Lot value after demolition	$62,000
Demolition and hauling bid	$18,000
Open fines and charges (estimate)	$3,500
Contract price with seller	$26,000
Assignment fee	$7,500
Buyer total price	$33,500

This worked example is an illustration, not market data. A long-neglected house in an older Casper block was posted as unsafe after the roof partly collapsed. The owner, an heir living out of state, was paying taxes and had no way to fix it.

You read the order, which required action by a deadline. A demolition bid came to $18,000 and you estimated $3,500 in open charges. Similar vacant lots had sold near $62,000, so you contracted at $26,000 and disclosed that you would assign.

A small builder paid $33,500, and you earned $7,500. The heir stopped paying taxes on a house that could not be used. The numbers stayed workable because you confirmed the fines before closing.

Wyoming rules to know

Condemnation, licensing and occupants

Condemnation rules come from local government, and the research behind this page did not review Casper’s code. Get the order, ask what it requires and who can enter. Check current text instead of relying on any summary, and do not describe the property as safe.

If a tenant or relative still lives inside, the eviction route in W.S. 1-21-1002 and 1-21-1003 generally starts with a three-day notice to quit, so check current text. On the licensing side, 33-28-115 appears to stop unlicensed people from suing for brokerage pay. See our attorney guide.

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Read the order before you offer

Condemned deals reward careful reading. Mentorship students send us the order and a demolition bid, and we help them decide whether to move forward.

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FAQ

Condemned Houses in Wyoming: common questions

Is wholesaling condemned houses in Wyoming legal?

It can be, as we found no statute aimed at wholesalers. Licensing for paid brokerage work may still apply. Share the full order with your buyer, never imply the building is safe, and ask a Wyoming attorney how to structure your fee before you sign anything.

What does condemned mean?

It usually means a local government has found the building unsafe, though the order may require repair, closure or demolition. Wording and deadlines differ. Get the written notice from the city, because the exact terms determine what a buyer can do.

Can I enter a condemned house?

Not if the order or a posted notice forbids entry, and you should not risk safety either way. Photograph from outside, ask the building department what is allowed and give a buyer inspection time through an engineer or contractor. Safety matters more than any one deal.

Can I wholesale condemned houses in Casper?

Yes. Buyers such as builders and rehabbers do take them, especially when the lot has value. Verify demand, read each order and tell sellers that you plan to assign. Check current Wyoming rules before taking a fee. Local builders know the lots best.

What happens to taxes and liens?

Taxes and any city charges can follow the property, so title should search before closing. Wyoming tax sale rules in W.S. 39-13-108 may matter on delinquent parcels, but periods were not confirmed in our research. Check current text. Ask title what shows against the parcel.