Senior, Veteran and Disability Property Tax Relief in Wyoming
Property tax exemptions, freezes and credits in Wyoming for seniors, disabled veterans and people with disabilities.
Short answer: 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
| 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. |
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FAQ
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.
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.