Wyoming Rent Increase & Late Fee Laws
Wyoming rules on rent increases & late fees for renters and landlords, with the statute or official page behind each answer. Last verified: 2026-10-22.
Short answer: No state rent control law. No enacted statewide preemption statute was located. W.S. 1-21-1201 to 1-21-1211 (no rent-regulation provision)
The rules in Wyoming
| Rent control / increase limits | No state rent control law. No enacted statewide preemption statute was located. A 2024 interim-committee draft (25LSO-0010) proposed state preemption of local residential rental regulation; enactment was not found. |
|---|---|
| Late fees | No statutory cap Unpaid damages beyond the deposit carry 10% annual interest (W.S. 1-21-1211(b)). That provision covers damages, not late fees. |
Free calculators
- Late Fee Checker — Check a late fee against your state's cap and grace period.
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Wyoming vs. neighboring states
| State | Rent control / increase limits | Late fees |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | No state rent control law. No enacted statewide preemption statute was located. W.S. 1-21-1201 to 1-21-1211 (no rent-regulation provision) | No statutory cap W.S. 1-21-1201 to 1-21-1211 (no late-fee provision) |
| Colorado | Local rent control is preempted. No county or municipality may enact an ordinance or resolution controlling rent on private residential property, except voluntary agreements or deed restrictions with a permit applicant or owner for affordable housing. There is no statewide rent cap. C.R.S. § 38-12-301 | No late fee until rent is at least 7 calendar days late. The fee may not exceed the greater of $50 or 5% of the past-due rent, and it must be disclosed in the lease. The landlord may not evict for unpaid late fees, charge interest on late fees, or take late fees out of rent payments. Late-fee notice must be given within 180 days. C.R.S. § 38-12-105 |
| Idaho | Local rent control is preempted. Cities, counties and other local governments may not adopt or enforce laws that set the rent, fees or deposits owners may charge on private residential property, or compel owners to participate in optional federal housing assistance programs. No statewide cap. Idaho Code § 55-306 | No numeric cap or grace period. All fees, including late fees, must be reasonable and may not exceed the amount stated in the rental agreement; a fee not in a written agreement can be added only with 30 days' written notice. Idaho Code § 55-305 |
| Montana | Local rent control preempted: local governments with self-government powers may not exercise any power to control the amount of rent charged for private residential or commercial property. No statewide cap. Mont. Code Ann. § 7-1-111(26) | No statutory cap or grace period. Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-103 (definition of "rent") |
| Nebraska | Preempted statewide: cities, villages, counties and their subdivisions may not enact or enforce local laws controlling rent on private property, including home-rule cities; conflicting local laws are void. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 13-331 (Laws 2025, LB266) | No statutory cap Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1414 |
| South Dakota | No statewide rent control, and state law prohibits local rent control. No local government may enact, maintain, or enforce any ordinance or other measure that would control the rent charged for private residential property. SDCL 6-1-13 | No statutory cap or grace period. None in SDCL Chapter 43-32 |
| Utah | Local rent control prohibited: a county, city, or town may not enact an ordinance or resolution controlling rents or fees on private residential property without express approval of the Legislature. No statewide cap. Utah Code 57-20-1 | Late fee may not exceed the greater of 10% of the rent agreed in the rental agreement or $75. Utah Code 57-22-4(5)(a) |
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Wyoming Rent Increase & Late Fee Laws FAQ
Is there rent control or a limit on rent increases in Wyoming?
No state rent control law. No enacted statewide preemption statute was located. (W.S. 1-21-1201 to 1-21-1211 (no rent-regulation provision))
Is there a limit on late fees in Wyoming?
No statutory cap (W.S. 1-21-1201 to 1-21-1211 (no late-fee provision))
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.