Owning in Wyoming
Data from January 2026
Property tax in Wyoming
The typical owner in Wyoming pays $1,767 a year, about 0.57% of the home’s value (0.94% nationwide). Here are the exemptions and discounts the state publishes, the deadlines to claim them or appeal, and every county’s figure.
Key numbers in Wyoming
- Typical tax
- $1,767
- per year, typical household
- 43% less than the U.S.
- Effective rate
- 0.57%
- tax ÷ value (estimate)
- 39% less than the U.S.
- United States
- 0.94%
- national effective rate
- Exemptions and relief
- 3
- published by the state, with the source
The state's rules
Wyoming's rules, in one table
The assessment cap, the homestead exemption, when to protest and when to pay, as Wyoming's official source states them. Tap "What the source says" to read the exact text.
| Rule | What Wyoming says | Source |
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| What triggers a new assessment | In Wyoming the county assessor updates property values every year, based on market value as of Jan. 1, and reviews each property's characteristics in detail at least once every six years. A home's taxable value is 9.5% of its market value. What the source says“Wyoming State Statute requires that County Assessors annually update property values. Assessors are also required to complete a detailed review of real property characteristics for each property at least once every six years. … Market value reflects the worth of your property as of January 1 of each tax year. … Residential property is assessed at 9.5% of market value.” | Wyoming Department of Revenue, Property Tax Division Verified November 6, 2026 |
| Homestead exemption | If you own a single-family home (a house, condominium, townhouse or manufactured home) and live in it as your primary residence, the homeowner's exemption removes 25% of the taxable value of the home and its land, on the first $1,000,000 of market value. For tax year 2027 you must live there at least 8 months of the year. You apply with the online Wyoming Residential Owner-Occupied Affidavit, which your county assessor reviews. What the source says“House Condominium Townhouse Manufactured Mobile Home Improved land associated with the qualifying dwelling types … Homeowner's Exemption - This exemption removes 25% of the taxable value of an owner-occupied single-family residential dwelling and associated improved land. This exemption applies to the first $1 million ($1,000,000) of fair market value. … For tax year 2027, any taxpayer that owns and resides in a qualifying single-family residential structure as defined in W.S. 39-11-105(a)(xlv) or (xlvi), may be eligible to claim an exemption if the taxpayer resides on the property for at least eight (8) months of the year. … To apply for the exemption, complete the Wyoming Residential Owner-Occupied Affidavit through the online application process, which begins by selecting the “Sign up today” button above. Each application will be reviewed by the taxpayer’s local County Assessor to determine eligibility.” | Wyoming Department of Revenue, Property Tax Division Verified November 6, 2026 |
| Protest deadline One for the whole state | If you disagree with the value, file your appeal with your county assessor no later than 30 days from the date of the Assessment Notice. The appeal must address market value, not the tax rate, and include evidence of what you think your property is worth. The County Board of Equalization decides; if you disagree, you can appeal to the State Board of Equalization within 30 days of its decision. What the source says“Appeals must be filed with the County Assessor in which your property is located no later than 30 days from the date of the Assessment Notice. Your appeal must address the issue of market value, not the tax rate. Evidence supporting your estimation of the market value must be included in the appeal. If you do not agree with the County Board of Equalization’s decision, you may appeal to the State Board of Equalization. Appeals to the State Board of Equalization must be filed within 30 days from the entry of a decision of a County Board of Equalization or upon the date of mailing of the decision as evidence by a legal postmark, whichever is later.” | Wyoming Department of Revenue, Property Tax Division Verified November 6, 2026 |
| When to pay | The tax is paid at the county treasurer's office. Half is due by Nov. 10 and the other half by May 10 of the next year. If you do not pay on time, interest may be charged. What the source says“Taxes are due and payable at the office of the County Treasurer of the county in which the taxes are levied. Fifty percent (50%) of the taxes are due by November 10 in each year and the remaining fifty percent (50%) of the taxes are due by May 10 of the succeeding calendar year. If the entire tax is not paid on time, interest may be charged.” | Wyoming Department of Revenue, Property Tax Division Verified November 6, 2026 |
Not verified yet: Cap on your home, Cap on other property, Owners with a disability.
Did your assessment go up?By place
Every county, with its figure
What the typical owner pays in each county of Wyoming, with the typical home value and the effective rate. Highest tax first.
| Teton County | $7,267 | $1,633,900 | 0.44% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park County | $2,262 | $400,500 | 0.56% |
| Sheridan County | $2,177 | $394,900 | 0.55% |
| Laramie County | $1,980 | $348,700 | 0.57% |
| Albany County | $1,925 | $333,000 | 0.58% |
| Johnson County | $1,816 | $326,800 | 0.56% |
| Fremont County | $1,671 | $268,800 | 0.62% |
| Sublette County | $1,665 | $376,200 | 0.44% |
| Lincoln County | $1,664 | $372,600 | 0.45% |
| Natrona County | $1,645 | $273,000 | 0.60% |
| Converse County | $1,630 | $292,700 | 0.56% |
| Crook County | $1,610 | $285,800 | 0.56% |
| Campbell County | $1,599 | $279,100 | 0.57% |
| Uinta County | $1,565 | $290,000 | 0.54% |
| Platte County | $1,549 | $297,900 | 0.52% |
| Sweetwater County | $1,542 | $251,400 | 0.61% |
| Weston County | $1,510 | $221,700 | 0.68% |
| Goshen County | $1,419 | $239,600 | 0.59% |
| Washakie County | $1,392 | $206,000 | 0.68% |
| Carbon County | $1,279 | $222,700 | 0.57% |
| Hot Springs County | $1,236 | $227,500 | 0.54% |
| Big Horn County | $1,198 | $216,500 | 0.55% |
| Niobrara County | $1,072 | $221,500 | 0.48% |
- Teton $7,2670.44%
- Park $2,2620.56%
- Sheridan $2,1770.55%
- Laramie $1,9800.57%
- Albany $1,9250.58%
- Johnson $1,8160.56%
- Fremont $1,6710.62%
- Sublette $1,6650.44%
- Lincoln $1,6640.45%
- Natrona $1,6450.60%
- Converse $1,6300.56%
- Crook $1,6100.56%
- Campbell $1,5990.57%
- Uinta $1,5650.54%
- Platte $1,5490.52%
- Sweetwater $1,5420.61%
- Weston $1,5100.68%
- Goshen $1,4190.59%
- Washakie $1,3920.68%
- Carbon $1,2790.57%
- Hot Springs $1,2360.54%
- Big Horn $1,1980.55%
- Niobrara $1,0720.48%
Effective rate: typical tax ÷ typical value, our estimate from two Census medians. Source: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates Average 2020–2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (external site)
Exemptions
Which exemption fits you?
What Wyoming publishes for each case. You have to apply for almost all of them: none is applied on its own.
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If it is your main home
If you own a single-family home (a house, condominium, townhouse or manufactured home) and live in it as your primary residence, the homeowner's exemption removes 25% of the taxable value of the home and its land, on the first $1,000,000 of market value. For tax year 2027 you must live there at least 8 months of the year. You apply with the online Wyoming Residential Owner-Occupied Affidavit, which your county assessor reviews.
What the source says
“House Condominium Townhouse Manufactured Mobile Home Improved land associated with the qualifying dwelling types … Homeowner's Exemption - This exemption removes 25% of the taxable value of an owner-occupied single-family residential dwelling and associated improved land. This exemption applies to the first $1 million ($1,000,000) of fair market value. … For tax year 2027, any taxpayer that owns and resides in a qualifying single-family residential structure as defined in W.S. 39-11-105(a)(xlv) or (xlvi), may be eligible to claim an exemption if the taxpayer resides on the property for at least eight (8) months of the year. … To apply for the exemption, complete the Wyoming Residential Owner-Occupied Affidavit through the online application process, which begins by selecting the “Sign up today” button above. Each application will be reviewed by the taxpayer’s local County Assessor to determine eligibility.”
Wyoming Department of Revenue, Property Tax Division · Verified November 6, 2026
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If you are an older owner
If you or your spouse are 65 or older and you have paid Wyoming residential property tax for at least 25 years (not necessarily in a row), the long-term homeowner's exemption removes 50% of the market value of your primary residence and its land (up to 35 acres), on the first $3,000,000 of value. You apply with the same online affidavit, which your county assessor reviews.
What the source says
“Long-term Homeowner's Exemption - This exemption is available to eligible homeowners who are 65 years of age or older, or whose spouse is 65 years of age or older, and have paid residential property taxes in Wyoming for at least 25 years. The 25-year requirement does not need to be consecutive. The exemption removes 50% of the fair market value of the primary residence and associated improved land, up to 35 acres. This exemption applies to the first $3 million ($3,000,000) of fair market value. … To apply for the exemption, complete the Wyoming Residential Owner-Occupied Affidavit through the online application process”
Wyoming Department of Revenue, Property Tax Division · Verified November 6, 2026
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If you are a veteran
If you are an honorably discharged veteran who served in the wars the law lists or received a qualifying service or campaign medal (or are a certain disabled veteran, or the surviving spouse), you can take $6,000 off the assessed value of your primary residence (or use it on your vehicle registration). You must live in Wyoming and have lived here three years. You claim it with the county assessor every year, by the fourth Monday in May.
What the source says
“Fourth Monday in May for property tax exemption. … Honorably discharged veterans of WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, or honorably discharged veteran who was awarded the armed forces expeditionary medal or other authorized service or campaign medal indicating service for the United States in any armed conflict in a foreign country (Qualified Medals); surviving spouses of qualifying veterans; certain disabled veterans may be eligible for the exemption. … $ 6 000 in assessed value against real – personal property. A surviving spouse may continue to collect the benefit until he or she remarries. Must be a current Wyoming resident and must have lived in the state for three years. Exemption may be applied to the property tax of primary residence or motor vehicle registration. … Veteran or Surviving spouse must contact assessor annually.”
Wyoming Department of Revenue, Property Tax Division · Verified November 6, 2026
How it works
Where your bill comes from
The local government puts a value on your home, subtracts the exemptions you apply for and applies the rate of each body that taxes it: the county, the city, the school district and others.
- The value assigned to your home
- The exemptions you apply for
- The rates of each taxing body (county, city, schools)
- Your yearly bill
The effective rate on this page is something else: our estimate (typical tax ÷ typical value, from Census data) for comparing places. It is not the rate your local government sets.
Frequently asked questions
How much is property tax in Wyoming?
The typical owner pays $1,767 a year, about 0.57% of the home’s value, per the Census (Average 2020–2024). Nationwide the effective rate is 0.94%. Your bill depends on your county, city, school district and the exemptions you claim.
What is the deadline to protest the assessment in Wyoming?
If you disagree with the value, file your appeal with your county assessor no later than 30 days from the date of the Assessment Notice. The appeal must address market value, not the tax rate, and include evidence of what you think your property is worth. The County Board of Equalization decides; if you disagree, you can appeal to the State Board of Equalization within 30 days of its decision.
How do I apply for the homestead exemption in Wyoming?
If you own a single-family home (a house, condominium, townhouse or manufactured home) and live in it as your primary residence, the homeowner's exemption removes 25% of the taxable value of the home and its land, on the first $1,000,000 of market value. For tax year 2027 you must live there at least 8 months of the year. You apply with the online Wyoming Residential Owner-Occupied Affidavit, which your county assessor reviews.
When is property tax paid in Wyoming?
The tax is paid at the county treasurer's office. Half is due by Nov. 10 and the other half by May 10 of the next year. If you do not pay on time, interest may be charged.
Which county in Wyoming pays the most property tax?
By amount, the highest typical tax is in Teton County ($7,267) and the lowest in Niobrara County ($1,072). By effective rate, the highest is Washakie County (0.68%) and the lowest Sublette County (0.44%).
What is the effective rate?
The typical tax divided by the typical home value in the same place. It is our estimate from two Census medians, not the rate your local government sets; it is for comparing places.