Wyoming Property Tax Exemptions: Homestead, Senior and Veteran Relief
Wyoming property tax relief: the homestead exemption, senior, veteran and disability exemptions, how and when to apply, and how to appeal your assessment, from official state sources.
Quick answers for Wyoming
- Homestead exemption
- Homeowner's Exemption: for tax year 2027, an owner who lives in a qualifying owner-occupied single-family home can have 25% of the taxable value of the home and its associated improved land removed, applying to the first $1 million of fair market value. Wyoming Department of Revenue, Property Tax Division, Wyoming Homeowner and Long Term Homeowner Claim
- How to apply
- Complete the Wyoming Residential Owner-Occupied Affidavit through the Department of Revenue's online application; the county assessor reviews each application. Wyoming Department of Revenue, Homeowner and Long Term Homeowner Claim; Tax Relief
- Application deadline
- Veterans exemption: by the fourth Monday in May. Property Tax Refund Program: by the first Monday in June. Teton County deferral: by November 10 of the year taxes are levied. Wyoming Department of Revenue, Property Tax Division, Tax Relief
- Senior exemptions and freezes
- Long-Term Homeowner's Exemption: if the homeowner or spouse is 65 or older and the homeowner has paid Wyoming residential property taxes for at least 25 years (not necessarily consecutive), 50% of the fair market value of the primary residence and associated improved land (up to 35… Wyoming Department of Revenue, Homeowner and Long Term Homeowner Claim; Tax Relief
Last verified: 2026-10-27
The homestead exemption
| Homestead exemption | Homeowner's Exemption: for tax year 2027, an owner who lives in a qualifying owner-occupied single-family home can have 25% of the taxable value of the home and its associated improved land removed, applying to the first $1 million of fair market value. The owner must live on the property at least eight months of the year (active-duty military members may qualify if the home is their legal domicile). Residential property is otherwise assessed at 9.5% of market value. Assessment rate: https://wyo-prop-div.wyo.gov/residential |
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| How to apply | Complete the Wyoming Residential Owner-Occupied Affidavit through the Department of Revenue's online application; the county assessor reviews each application. Veterans exemption applications are made through the county assessor and the veteran or surviving spouse must contact the assessor annually. Property Tax Refund Program applications are filed with the county treasurer or the Department of Revenue every year. Other programs: https://wyo-prop-div.wyo.gov/tax-relief |
| Application deadline | Veterans exemption: by the fourth Monday in May. Property Tax Refund Program: by the first Monday in June. Teton County deferral: by November 10 of the year taxes are levied. |
Senior, veteran and disability relief
| Senior exemptions and freezes | Long-Term Homeowner's Exemption: if the homeowner or spouse is 65 or older and the homeowner has paid Wyoming residential property taxes for at least 25 years (not necessarily consecutive), 50% of the fair market value of the primary residence and associated improved land (up to 35 acres) is removed, applying to the first $3 million of fair market value; the eight-month residency rule applies. In Teton County only, owners over 62 (or disabled under Social Security rules) with limited income who have owned their principal residence (under 40 acres) for 10 years may defer up to half of their property taxes, with interest. Deferral: https://wyo-prop-div.wyo.gov/tax-relief |
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| Veteran exemptions | Veterans Property Tax Exemption: honorably discharged veterans of WWI, WWII, Korea or Vietnam, or veterans awarded a qualifying expeditionary or campaign medal for service in a foreign armed conflict, who have lived in Wyoming for three years, may receive an exemption of $6,000 in assessed value, applied to the property tax on a primary residence or to motor vehicle registration. Surviving spouses (until remarriage) and certain disabled veterans may also qualify. Apply through the county assessor by the fourth Monday in May, and contact the assessor annually. |
| Disability exemptions | In Teton County, homeowners who are handicapped as determined by the Social Security Administration may use the county's property tax deferral program on the same terms as those over 62 (limited income, principal residence under 40 acres, owned 10 years). |
| Other relief (credits, deferrals, circuit breakers) | Property Tax Refund Program (Department of Revenue): Wyoming residents for the past five years who paid their property tax on time, with household income below the greater of 145% of county or state median household income and household assets (excluding the home and one car per adult; IRA and pension funds counted) below $156,900 per adult, may receive a refund of up to half the median residential property tax or 75% of their tax bill, whichever is less. Apply annually by the first Monday in June. |
Paying and appealing
| When property taxes are due | Taxes are paid to the county treasurer: 50% is due by November 10 and the remaining 50% by May 10 of the following year. Interest may be charged on late payment. |
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| Appealing your assessment | Appeals of value must be filed with the county assessor of the county where the property is located no later than 30 days from the date of the Assessment Notice, and must address market value (not the tax rate) with supporting evidence; they are heard by the County Board of Equalization. A County Board decision may be appealed to the State Board of Equalization within 30 days of the decision's entry or its postmarked mailing date, whichever is later. |
Property Tax & Homestead Exemptions FAQ
What is the homestead exemption in Wyoming?
Homeowner's Exemption: for tax year 2027, an owner who lives in a qualifying owner-occupied single-family home can have 25% of the taxable value of the home and its associated improved land removed, applying to the first $1 million of fair market value. The owner must live on the property at least eight months of the year (active-duty military members may qualify if the home is their legal domicile). Residential property is otherwise assessed at 9.5% of market value.
How do you apply for a homestead exemption in Wyoming?
Complete the Wyoming Residential Owner-Occupied Affidavit through the Department of Revenue's online application; the county assessor reviews each application. Veterans exemption applications are made through the county assessor and the veteran or surviving spouse must contact the assessor annually. Property Tax Refund Program applications are filed with the county treasurer or the Department of Revenue every year.
When is the deadline to apply for a homestead exemption in Wyoming?
Veterans exemption: by the fourth Monday in May. Property Tax Refund Program: by the first Monday in June. Teton County deferral: by November 10 of the year taxes are levied.
Do seniors get a property tax exemption in Wyoming?
Long-Term Homeowner's Exemption: if the homeowner or spouse is 65 or older and the homeowner has paid Wyoming residential property taxes for at least 25 years (not necessarily consecutive), 50% of the fair market value of the primary residence and associated improved land (up to 35 acres) is removed, applying to the first $3 million of fair market value; the eight-month residency rule applies. In Teton County only, owners over 62 (or disabled under Social Security rules) with limited income who have owned their principal residence (under 40 acres) for 10 years may defer up to half of their property taxes, with interest.
Do disabled veterans pay property tax in Wyoming?
Veterans Property Tax Exemption: honorably discharged veterans of WWI, WWII, Korea or Vietnam, or veterans awarded a qualifying expeditionary or campaign medal for service in a foreign armed conflict, who have lived in Wyoming for three years, may receive an exemption of $6,000 in assessed value, applied to the property tax on a primary residence or to motor vehicle registration. Surviving spouses (until remarriage) and certain disabled veterans may also qualify. Apply through the county assessor by the fourth Monday in May, and contact the assessor annually.
Is there a property tax exemption for people with disabilities in Wyoming?
In Teton County, homeowners who are handicapped as determined by the Social Security Administration may use the county's property tax deferral program on the same terms as those over 62 (limited income, principal residence under 40 acres, owned 10 years).
What property tax relief programs does Wyoming offer?
Property Tax Refund Program (Department of Revenue): Wyoming residents for the past five years who paid their property tax on time, with household income below the greater of 145% of county or state median household income and household assets (excluding the home and one car per adult; IRA and pension funds counted) below $156,900 per adult, may receive a refund of up to half the median residential property tax or 75% of their tax bill, whichever is less. Apply annually by the first Monday in June.
How do you appeal a property tax assessment in Wyoming?
Appeals of value must be filed with the county assessor of the county where the property is located no later than 30 days from the date of the Assessment Notice, and must address market value (not the tax rate) with supporting evidence; they are heard by the County Board of Equalization. A County Board decision may be appealed to the State Board of Equalization within 30 days of the decision's entry or its postmarked mailing date, whichever is later.
When are property taxes due in Wyoming?
Taxes are paid to the county treasurer: 50% is due by November 10 and the remaining 50% by May 10 of the following year. Interest may be charged on late payment.
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