Military Relocation
PCS to F.E. Warren AFB: Buying a Home in Cheyenne
Where to live, how VA loans and BAH fit in, and how to buy a home before your orders land you in Wyoming.
The Overview
Orders to Cheyenne? Start here.
F.E. Warren Air Force Base is part of everyday life in Cheyenne. The base borders the west side of the city, so almost every Cheyenne neighborhood is a reasonable commute, and many families settle in Laramie County for good after their tour.
Mary Knox has been licensed in Wyoming real estate for over ten years and works with every client herself. For military families, that means one person who answers the phone, tours homes for you by video, and keeps your timeline lined up with your report date.
What to Know
Planning your PCS move
01
Know your BAH first
Your Basic Allowance for Housing depends on rank and dependents and changes every January. Look up the current Cheyenne rate on the official DoD BAH calculator, then decide whether you want your payment at, under or over it.
02
VA loans in Wyoming
Eligible buyers can often purchase with no down payment and no monthly mortgage insurance. A VA appraisal also checks basic safety and condition. Get your Certificate of Eligibility and a pre-approval from a VA-experienced lender early.
03
Buying sight unseen
Mary does live video tours, so you can walk a home, look at the yard and drive the street without being here. She'll point out what photos hide, such as road noise, wind exposure and how the home sits on the lot.
04
Choosing a side of town
North Cheyenne has most of the newer subdivisions. Central and west Cheyenne are older and closer to downtown and the base. South Cheyenne has easier I-25 access toward Colorado. Mary can match areas to your commute and schools.
05
Schools
Laramie County School District 1 covers the city of Cheyenne. District 2 covers the eastern county, including Burns and Pine Bluffs. Check which school a specific address feeds before you make an offer.
06
Think about your next move
Many military owners keep their Cheyenne home as a rental when they PCS again. If that's your plan, Mary can help you weigh layout, location and condition with renters in mind.
Common Questions
Straight answers
Where is F.E. Warren Air Force Base?
F.E. Warren AFB sits on the west side of Cheyenne, Wyoming, right off Interstate 25. Because the base borders the city, most of Cheyenne is a short drive from the gates.
Can I use a VA loan to buy a home in Cheyenne?
Yes. Eligible service members and veterans can use a VA loan in Cheyenne, often with no down payment and no monthly mortgage insurance. A VA funding fee usually applies unless you are exempt, for example because of a service-connected disability. Talk with a VA-experienced lender to confirm your entitlement.
How much is BAH at F.E. Warren?
BAH depends on your rank and whether you have dependents, and the rates change every January. Use the official Defense Travel Management Office BAH calculator with the Cheyenne, WY duty station to see your current rate before you set a budget.
Can I buy a house in Cheyenne before I arrive?
Yes. Mary does live video tours, so you can see homes, the street and the neighborhood without flying in. Inspections, the appraisal and much of the paperwork can be completed while you are still at your current station.
Should I buy or rent when I PCS to Cheyenne?
It depends on how long you expect to stay and whether you would keep the home as a rental after your next move. Mary can walk you through what similar homes rent for so you can weigh both options.
Service Area
Communities Mary Serves
Cheyenne, Laramie County and Wyoming statewide
Mary has been licensed in Wyoming real estate for over ten years and personally handles every client in these communities — no hand-offs to a junior agent, no referral desk. If you are buying or selling anywhere in Laramie County or the wider Wyoming market, she can help directly.
- Cheyenne
- Downtown Cheyenne
- North Cheyenne
- South Cheyenne
- Saddle Ridge
- Whitney Ranch
- Buffalo Ridge
- Sweetgrass
- The Pointe
- Indian Hills
- Pine Bluffs
- Burns
- Carpenter
- Albin
- Laramie
- Wyoming statewide
Or call or text Mary directly at 307-631-1922.
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Have PCS orders to F.E. Warren? Call Mary for a video tour before you ever land in Cheyenne.
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