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Laramie considers landlord recognition program as rental‑housing licensing continues; council gives staff a green light
Summary
City interns proposed a landlord recognition program meant to reward landlords who exceed minimum habitability standards; staff updated council on rental licensing, complaint counts and enforcement options under Laramie Municipal Code 8.8.
LARAMIE, Wyo. — The Laramie City Council on Aug. 26 heard a proposal for a landlord recognition program and an update on the city's rental‑housing licensing and complaint process.
The council gave staff a general green light to develop the recognition program further and to coordinate it with existing community efforts, including town‑and‑gown and vulnerable‑adult outreach groups.
What was presented: Samuel Blasifer, an intern in the city manager's office, delivered a city staff concept for a voluntary landlord recognition program aimed at rewarding property owners and managers who exceed the minimum standards in Laramie Municipal Code 8.8 and Wyoming state law. Blasifer said the program would use clear, published criteria, an online directory and city social media to highlight qualifying landlords.
"The purpose of this program is to create incentives for landlords and property managers in Laramie who go beyond the expected standards," Blasifer told council. He described two tiers: a certified partner level for landlords who meet the criteria and a gold…
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