The Homestead Exemption in Wyoming
Who qualifies for the Wyoming homestead property tax exemption, how much it saves, and how and when to apply.
Short answer: 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
| 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. |
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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.
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.