Wyoming Security Deposit Law
Wyoming rules on security deposits for renters and landlords, with the statute or official page behind each answer. Last verified: 2026-10-22.
Short answer: No statutory cap on the amount of a deposit. W.S. 1-21-1207, 1-21-1208
The rules in Wyoming
| Security deposit limit | No statutory cap on the amount of a deposit. Art. 12 regulates deposit refunds but sets no maximum. The lease must say whether any part of the deposit is nonrefundable, and the renter must get written notice of this when the deposit is taken (W.S. 1-21-1207). Source: W.S. 1-21-1207, 1-21-1208 |
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| Deposit return deadline | Within 30 days after the rental agreement ends, or within 15 days after the landlord receives the renter's new mailing address, whichever is later. If the unit is damaged, the deadline is extended by 30 days. Within 30 days of termination, the renter must tell the owner where to send the payment and notice. A separately identified utilities deposit must be refunded within 10 days after the renter shows all utility charges are paid; other rules apply after 45 days (W.S. 1-21-1208(b)). Source: W.S. 1-21-1208(a) |
| Itemized deductions | Landlord must deliver or mail a written itemization of deductions, with reasons, together with any balance. Allowed deductions: accrued rent, damage beyond reasonable wear and tear, the cost of cleaning to move-in condition, and other costs provided by contract. Source: W.S. 1-21-1208(a) |
| Interest on deposits | Not required. The balance is returned 'without interest'. Source: W.S. 1-21-1208(a) |
| Penalty for withholding | If the owner unreasonably fails to comply, the renter may recover the full deposit plus court costs. If the owner wins and the court finds the renter's suit unreasonable, the owner may be awarded court costs. No multiple-damages penalty. Source: W.S. 1-21-1208(c) |
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Wyoming vs. neighboring states
| State | Security deposit limit | Deposit return deadline | Itemized deductions |
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| Wyoming | No statutory cap on the amount of a deposit. W.S. 1-21-1207, 1-21-1208 | Within 30 days after the rental agreement ends, or within 15 days after the landlord receives the renter's new mailing address, whichever is later. If the unit is damaged, the deadline is extended by 30 days. W.S. 1-21-1208(a) | Landlord must deliver or mail a written itemization of deductions, with reasons, together with any balance. Allowed deductions: accrued rent, damage beyond reasonable wear and tear, the cost of cleaning to move-in condition, and other costs provided by contract. W.S. 1-21-1208(a) |
| Colorado | Two monthly rent payments. A separate pet deposit may be no more than $300 and must be refundable. Monthly pet rent may be no more than the greater of $35 or 1.5% of monthly rent. C.R.S. §§ 38-12-102.5, 38-12-106 | Within 30 days after the lease ends or the premises are surrendered, whichever is later. The lease may set a longer period, up to 60 days. C.R.S. § 38-12-103(1) (as amended by HB 25-1249) | A written statement listing the exact reasons for any amount kept, sent with the balance. Deductions are allowed only for nonpayment of rent, utility charges, other lawful charges listed in the lease, and necessary repairs for damage beyond normal wear and tear that did not exist before the tenancy. If the tenant asks in writing within 14 days after receiving the statement, the landlord must provide relevant documentation (photos, inspection reports, receipts, invoices, estimates). Either party may request a walk-through inspection before move-out. C.R.S. § 38-12-103(1), (1.5), (8) (as amended by HB 25-1249) |
| Idaho | No statutory cap on the amount of a security deposit. Idaho Code § 6-321 | 21 days after the tenant surrenders the premises if the lease sets no time; the lease may set a different period but never more than 30 days. Idaho Code § 6-321 | If only part of the deposit is refunded, the landlord must include a signed statement itemizing the amounts kept, the reasons, and the expenditures. Deductions may not be taken for normal wear and tear. Idaho Code § 6-321 |
| Montana | No statutory cap on the amount of a residential security deposit. Mont. Code Ann. Title 70, Ch. 25 (§§ 70-25-101 to 70-25-206) | 30 days after the tenancy ends (or after surrender and acceptance of the premises, whichever is first) when the landlord makes deductions; 10 days when there are no damages, no cleaning needed, no unpaid rent, and the tenant shows utilities are paid. Mont. Code Ann. § 70-25-202(1)(a)-(b) | Landlord must give the departing tenant a written list of rent due and damage/cleaning charges, with any refund, within 30 days. Failure to provide the list forfeits all rights to withhold any part of the deposit for damage or cleaning. Cleaning deductions require prior written notice listing the cleaning needed; the tenant then has 24 hours to do it. Mont. Code Ann. §§ 70-25-201(3), 70-25-202, 70-25-203 |
| Nebraska | One month's periodic rent (any security however labeled). A separate pet deposit of up to one-fourth of one month's periodic rent may also be charged. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1416 | 14 days after the tenancy terminates (balance plus written itemization delivered or mailed; if no forwarding address is given, mail first-class to the last-known address). Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1416 | Required: a written itemization of the amounts withheld must accompany the returned balance within 14 days. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1416 |
| South Dakota | One month's rent, unless landlord and tenant agree to a larger deposit where special conditions pose a danger to maintenance of the premises. SDCL 43-32-6.1 | 21 days after the tenancy ends and the landlord receives the tenant's mailing address or delivery instructions: return the deposit or give a written statement of the specific reasons for withholding. SDCL 43-32-24 | Written statement of the specific reason for any withholding within 21 days; if the tenant requests it, an itemized accounting of any amount withheld within 45 days after the tenancy ends. Deductions are limited to unpaid rent, other money owed under an agreement, and restoring the premises to move-in condition (ordinary wear and tear excepted). SDCL 43-32-24 |
| Utah | No statutory cap. Utah Code 57-17-1 to 57-17-5 | No later than 30 days after the renter vacates and returns possession. If the owner misses it, the renter may serve a statutory 'Tenant's Notice to Provide Deposit Disposition', after which the owner has five business days to comply. Utah Code 57-17-3(2)-(5) | Required: written notice itemizing and explaining the reason for each deduction, with the balance of the deposit and any prepaid rent. Deductions allowed for rent, damage beyond reasonable wear and tear, other contractual costs and fees, and cleaning. Utah Code 57-17-3(1)-(2) |
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Wyoming Security Deposit Law FAQ
How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Wyoming?
No statutory cap on the amount of a deposit. (W.S. 1-21-1207, 1-21-1208)
How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Wyoming?
Within 30 days after the rental agreement ends, or within 15 days after the landlord receives the renter's new mailing address, whichever is later. If the unit is damaged, the deadline is extended by 30 days. (W.S. 1-21-1208(a))
Does a landlord in Wyoming have to give an itemized list of deposit deductions?
Landlord must deliver or mail a written itemization of deductions, with reasons, together with any balance. Allowed deductions: accrued rent, damage beyond reasonable wear and tear, the cost of cleaning to move-in condition, and other costs provided by contract. (W.S. 1-21-1208(a))
Does a landlord have to pay interest on a security deposit in Wyoming?
Not required. The balance is returned 'without interest'. (W.S. 1-21-1208(a))
What happens if a landlord in Wyoming wrongfully keeps a security deposit?
If the owner unreasonably fails to comply, the renter may recover the full deposit plus court costs. If the owner wins and the court finds the renter's suit unreasonable, the owner may be awarded court costs. (W.S. 1-21-1208(c))
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.