Wyoming Rental Fee Rules
Wyoming rules on rental fees for renters and landlords, with the statute or official page behind each answer. Last verified: 2026-10-22.
Short answer: No statute — no cap, refund rule or portable-screening provision in the Residential Rental Property Act; lease and general contract law govern. Wyo. Stat. 1-21-1201 to 1-21-1211
The rules in Wyoming
| Application / screening fees | No statute — no cap, refund rule or portable-screening provision in the Residential Rental Property Act; lease and general contract law govern. Checked the section list of Title 1, ch. 21, art. 12. |
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| Other rental fees | No general junk-fee statute. The only fee-related rule: the rental agreement must state whether any part of a deposit is nonrefundable, and the renter must get written notice of that when the deposit is taken. Source: Wyo. Stat. 1-21-1207 |
Related questions
- How much can a landlord charge for a rental application fee?
- What rental fees are illegal (junk fees)?
Wyoming vs. neighboring states
| State | Application / screening fees | Other rental fees |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | No statute — no cap, refund rule or portable-screening provision in the Residential Rental Property Act; lease and general contract law govern. Wyo. Stat. 1-21-1201 to 1-21-1211 | No general junk-fee statute. The only fee-related rule: the rental agreement must state whether any part of a deposit is nonrefundable, and the renter must get written notice of that when the deposit is taken. Wyo. Stat. 1-21-1207 |
| Colorado | No fixed dollar cap. Under the Rental Application Fairness Act, a landlord may charge an application fee only to cover its actual or average costs of processing applications. The fee must be the same for every applicant for the unit, or for all units the landlord is offering at the same time. The landlord must disclose anticipated expenses or itemize actual expenses, explaining how any average-cost fee is calculated. The landlord must give a receipt (electronic unless the applicant asks for paper) and make a good-faith effort to refund any unused portion within 20 calendar days. Landlords must accept a portable tenant screening report and may not charge an application fee or any fee to access it. The landlord may require that the report is no more than 30 days old, is free to access, and comes with the applicant's statement that nothing material has changed. Applicants must be told of this right in ads, on the landlord's website, in the application, or orally. Landlords who accept only one application fee at a time and refund it within 20 days of a decline are exempt from the portable-report rules. A denial must be in writing with reasons, sent within 20 days. Violations: $2,500 plus costs and attorney fees after 7 days' notice, or $50 if the landlord cures within 7 days. Starting January 1, 2027, every rental application must also include a notice of the information and data the landlord will try to access when screening, a general description of the factors the landlord will consider (including credit history, rental history, income and, if applicable, criminal background), and whether the landlord uses a third-party tenant screening service and, if so, its name. The landlord does not have to adopt or disclose fixed disqualifying criteria. C.R.S. §§ 38-12-901 to 38-12-905; § 38-12-904(1.7) (added by HB 26-1196, effective Jan. 1, 2027) | Since January 1, 2026, rent advertisements and offers must show the total price, meaning all mandatory fees, as one number that is more prominent than any other price information. Landlords may not misrepresent fees and must disclose the nature, refundability, and recipient of any optional charges. The cost of separately billed utilities need not be included. Landlords may not charge tenants for: utilities above what the provider bills for the unit; fees that rise more than 2% during a lease of one year or less (except utilities); property taxes; payment processing, unless a free payment method is reasonably available; late fees on anything other than rent; anything needed to meet the landlord's own duties, including habitability; anything not actually provided; or common-area maintenance. Leases may not pass through a markup on third-party services greater than 2% of the bill or $10 a month (not both). A violation is a deceptive trade practice. If a written demand goes unpaid for 14 days, the tenant can recover actual damages plus 18% annual interest. Since March 26, 2026, a landlord may divide a building's utility bill among tenants with a ratio utility billing system (RUBS) only if the total billed to all tenants does not exceed what the utility charges for the whole premises, no markup, surcharge or administrative fee is added, common-area and shared-facility utility costs are left out, and the allocation method is clearly disclosed in the lease or a lease addendum. For residential buildings with permits applied for on or after July 1, 2027, gas, electric and water service must be metered by the utility or by a submeter. C.R.S. § 6-1-737 (added by HB 25-1090); § 38-12-801(3)(a)(VI); § 6-1-737(4)(a), (4.5) (as amended by HB 26-1013) |
| Idaho | Not verified yet | Any fee charged to a residential tenant, including late fees, must be reasonable. The owner may not charge any fee, fine, assessment, interest or other cost above the amount in the rental agreement, or one not in the agreement, unless the agreement is oral or the owner gives 30 days' written notice of the change. Applies to rental agreements entered into or renewed on or after July 1, 2023; does not limit rent. Local governments may not regulate rent, fees or deposits. Idaho Code §§ 55-305, 55-306 |
| Montana | No statute caps or regulates rental application or screening fees. Note that any fee or charge for cleaning and damages, however labeled, is presumed to be a security deposit (and refundable under the deposit law). Mont. Code Ann. § 70-25-101(4); Title 70, Ch. 24 and 25 (no application-fee section) | No general statute on move-in, convenience or online-payment fees or all-in rent disclosure. Related rules: a cleaning or damage fee of any name is presumed to be a refundable security deposit, and a landlord may not require a tenant to provide an email address as a condition of the lease. Mont. Code Ann. §§ 70-25-101(4), 70-24-202(4) |
| Nebraska | No statute caps or regulates rental application or screening fees. Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 76-1401 to 76-1449 (section list reviewed) | No statute limits move-in, convenience or online-payment fees or requires all-in rent disclosure. A domestic-violence survivor released from a lease under § 76-1431.01 may not be charged a fee solely because of the termination. Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 76-1401 to 76-1449; 76-1431.01(4)(b) |
| South Dakota | No statute - SDCL ch. 43-32 does not cap or regulate application or screening fees. SDCL Chapter 43-32 | No statute limiting move-in, convenience or other rental fees in SDCL ch. 43-32. SDCL Chapter 43-32 |
| Utah | Not verified yet | Not verified yet |
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Wyoming Rental Fee Rules FAQ
Is there a limit on rental application fees in Wyoming?
No statute — no cap, refund rule or portable-screening provision in the Residential Rental Property Act; lease and general contract law govern. (Wyo. Stat. 1-21-1201 to 1-21-1211)
What rental fees are banned or limited in Wyoming?
No general junk-fee statute. The only fee-related rule: the rental agreement must state whether any part of a deposit is nonrefundable, and the renter must get written notice of that when the deposit is taken. (Wyo. Stat. 1-21-1207)
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.