Wyoming situation guide · Updated November 2026

Wholesaling Code Violation Properties in Wyoming

Wholesaling code violation properties in Wyoming means contracting with owners whose homes have been cited by a city or county, then assigning the contract to a buyer who will cure the problems. In Cheyenne, citations for yards, structures or unsafe conditions can pile up, and some owners would rather sell than fix.

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The short answer

Can you wholesale a code violation property in Wyoming?

Yes. You can assign a contract on a cited Cheyenne property to a buyer who will fix it, as long as you learn the violations first, deal honestly with the owner and check Wyoming licensing rules. Always ask the city what is still open before setting a price.

Code cases are public in many cities and counties, and they tell you what the owner is facing. A notice may be about weeds or trash, or about a roof, a porch or an unsafe structure. Read our code violation leads guide and ask the city for the case file.

We did not read Cheyenne’s municipal code for this page, so confirm local rules directly. The state brokerage act may also matter if you are paid, so see our license guide and legality guide.

Code Violation Properties in Wyoming at a glance

Wholesaler statute	None found in our research; check current text
Local code rules	City and county ordinances; not reviewed in our research
Broker licensing	W.S. 33-28-101 et seq. can apply
Owner exemption	W.S. 33-28-103(a)(i); proviso needs review
Fee claims	W.S. 33-28-115 appears to limit suits by unlicensed people
Fines and liens	Ask the city whether charges are owed; confirm before closing

The opportunity

Why code violations create deals in Cheyenne

A citation is pressure with a deadline. Owners who live out of town, or who cannot afford a new roof, may prefer a clean sale to a stack of notices. Cheyenne has aging stock in South Cheyenne and near downtown, and rentals tied to F.E. Warren Air Force Base turn over often, which can leave neglected units. A buyer who can fix and rent has a reason to pay. Your role is to confirm the violations, price them and connect the two sides. Check ARV before you talk to the owner.

Absentee owners

Landlords in other places miss notices. See our absentee owner guide.

Fixed-income owners

Older owners may not afford repairs. Be fair and read our motivated seller guide.

Inherited homes

Heirs may receive a cited house. Learn about heirs’ property issues first.

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Lead sources

Where to find code violation properties in Cheyenne

City and county records. Ask code enforcement which cases are public and how to request them.
Driving routes. Peeling paint, trash and broken fences are clues. Use the driving for dollars guide.
Neighbors and agents. People on the block know who is stuck.
Direct mail. Mail the owner with a plain offer. See direct mail for wholesalers.
Skip tracing. When owners live elsewhere, use skip tracing to reach them.

Your exit

Who buys code violation properties in Laramie County

Rehabbers, small landlords and contractor-investors buy cited houses because they know how to clear a notice. Give them the citation, photos and a bid. Buyers pay more when the problem is defined than when it is a mystery.

Explain who is responsible for the fix after closing. The paperwork lives in the contract and at closing, so review assignment basics, certificates of occupancy and buyer lists.

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Step by step

How to start wholesaling code violation properties in Wyoming

Pull the case. Ask the city for the citation, deadline, fines and any liens.
Inspect the property. Confirm what is cited and what else looks wrong.
Price the fixes. Get a bid. See repair estimates.
Calculate the offer. Use the ARV calculator and the MAO calculator.
Sign and disclose. State in writing that you intend to assign.
Find the buyer. Match the buyer to the repair type. See buy boxes.
Close and confirm. Ask the title company to search for fines or liens.

Your checklist for wholesaling Code Violation Properties in Wyoming

Get the written citation and deadline before offering.
Ask whether fines or liens exist and who pays them at closing.
Do not promise the city will drop or reduce a penalty.
Put the assignment intent in the contract.
Check licensing with a Wyoming attorney.

A Wyoming example: a cited Cheyenne rental

Repaired value (ARV)	$310,000
Roof, porch and yard repairs	$41,000
Open city charges (estimate)	$2,400
Contract price with seller	$168,000
Assignment fee	$9,000
Buyer total price	$177,000

This worked example is an illustration, not market data. An owner in Colorado held a small rental in South Cheyenne. The city had cited a failing porch, trash in the yard and a damaged roof, and he had stopped answering the notices.

You pulled the case, walked the house and confirmed the citations. Repairs were bid at $41,000 and the ARV was $310,000. After the open charges, you contracted at $168,000 and disclosed that you would assign.

A local landlord paid $177,000, you earned $9,000 and the seller left with no open notices. Without confirming the charges at closing, the deal would have had a surprise.

Wyoming rules to know

What to confirm before you sign

Local code rules differ by city and county, and the research for this page did not cover Cheyenne’s ordinances. Ask code enforcement what is open, what deadlines apply and whether penalties can be paid at closing. Do not tell owners what the city will do.

State law adds a second layer. The brokerage act’s owner exemption and its limit on suing for unlicensed pay matter if a fee is involved, and the full wording should be read first. Details are in our attorney guide.

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FAQ

Code Violation Properties in Wyoming: common questions

Is wholesaling code violation properties in Wyoming legal?

It can be, because no wholesaler-specific rule turned up in our search. Paid brokerage work may still need a license, though. Say plainly that you will assign the contract, describe the citations accurately and run your fee plan past a Wyoming attorney or the Real Estate Commission.

Who pays code fines when the property sells?

It depends on the contract and the city. Ask code enforcement what is owed, have title search for liens and decide in writing whether the seller pays at closing. Never promise that fines will be dropped. Put that split in the contract.

Where do I find cited properties in Cheyenne?

Start with the city and county code enforcement offices, which may release public case information. Add driving routes, neighbor tips and direct mail. Confirm what is allowed, because record access and fees vary by office. Ask what each office charges.

Can a buyer fix violations after closing?

Usually the buyer takes on the work, but the contract should say so. Give the buyer the citation, the deadline and your bid. Some cases need permits, so ask the city about timing before you promise a fast cure. Cure deadlines can be short.

Do I need a license for these deals?

That turns on what you actually do. Wyoming exempts some owners from licensing, but the exact conditions were not fully read in our research, and another section appears to stop unlicensed people from suing for brokerage pay. Get a Wyoming attorney to confirm the current wording. Document the license question in writing.