Wyoming has 129 towns spread across a population of 450,904, from Laramie County and Natrona County to Teton County, Sweetwater County and Crook County. We have a page for every county in the state, so you can find details for the place where your parent or you actually live.
This hub covers the basics that apply statewide: which kind of stair lift fits which kind of staircase, who in Wyoming tends to need one, and the programs that can help with the cost. Start here, then open your county page for the local picture.
A straight staircase with no turns or landings usually takes a straight rail lift. These are the simplest to fit and the quickest to install, since the rail is a standard length cut to size.
If the stairs turn a corner, wrap around a landing or curve, the rail has to be custom bent to follow them. That takes longer to build and costs more, so it helps to know your staircase shape before you start comparing options.
Steps outside, such as from a driveway or yard up to a porch, need an outdoor model built to handle weather. When someone uses a wheelchair and cannot transfer to a seat, a platform lift is often the better answer than a chair.
About 16.7% of Wyoming residents are 65 or older. Many of them want to stay in the house they know rather than move to a single-level place.
Ownership matters here because 68.6% of Wyoming households own their home. Owners can generally install a rail lift without asking a landlord, and a lift can be removed later if needs change.
If your parent served, check the VA program below before paying out of pocket, because the VA can cover the lift itself when it is medically prescribed.
There is no single program that pays for every lift, so the right path depends on the person. Medicaid enrollees should look first at the Wyoming Community Choices Waiver (CCW), and veterans should call the VA.
For people who do not qualify for those, the Wyoming Technology Access Program (WyTAP) offers low-interest loans for home modifications. The other two programs listed below do not pay for the lift directly but can free up money or help with small changes around the house.
Each of the counties listed on this site has its own page, from Albany County and Big Horn County through Uinta County, Washakie County and Weston County. Open the one where the home is located to see local details and request an in-home look at the stairs.
A home visit lets the installer measure the staircase, check for turns and landings, and tell you whether a straight, curved, outdoor or platform lift makes sense.
A Medicaid home and community based waiver that funds home accessibility modifications and pays the enrolled provider directly, with amounts set by the approved care plan rather than a fixed cap. Call (855) 203-2936 to ask about eligibility.
Offers low-interest loans for assistive technology and home modifications, with the loan amount based on approval. Call (800) 735-8322 to learn how to apply.
VA Prosthetics (PSAS) can cover a medically prescribed stair lift with no set dollar cap, while the HISA grant ($6,800 service-connected, $2,000 non-service-connected) covers ramps and structural changes, not the lift. Call (877) 222-8387.
A state and Older Americans Act funded, sliding-scale program that provides in-home help for seniors, including approximately $300–$400 for small home modifications; it does not cover stair lifts. Call (800) 442-2766.
A state refund of up to 75% of property tax paid, with an average of about $771 for 2025. It does not pay for stair lifts but can free up household money for accessibility upgrades.
The Wyoming Community Choices Waiver (CCW) funds home accessibility modifications for enrolled members, based on an approved care plan. Call (855) 203-2936 to find out if you or your parent qualifies.
No. HISA covers ramps and structural changes. The stair lift is covered through VA Prosthetics (PSAS) when it is medically prescribed. Call (877) 222-8387 to start.
Yes. The Wyoming Technology Access Program (WyTAP) offers low-interest loans for assistive technology and home modifications. Reach them at (800) 735-8322.
It offers approximately $300–$400 for small home modifications for seniors, but it does not cover stair lifts. Call (800) 442-2766 to ask what it can help with.
Usually, yes. Stairs with turns or landings need a curved rail that is custom made to fit, which takes longer and costs more than a straight lift. An in-home visit will confirm what fits.
Every Wyoming county has a page on this site, including Fremont County, Park County, Sheridan County, Campbell County and the rest. Open yours from the list to request an assessment.
Tell us about the stairs in your home and we will explain which lift fits, what it costs and how installation works.
