The average Wyoming property tax rate is about 0.53% of a home’s value, which comes to roughly $1,767 a year on the typical Wyoming home. That makes Wyoming property tax one of the lower burdens in the country. This guide breaks down the Wyoming property tax rate, what the typical bill looks like, how your bill is figured, where the money goes, and — most useful of all — how
to check whether you are overpaying and how to pay less.
Wyoming Property Tax at a Glance
| Effective tax rate | 0.53% |
| Median annual bill | $1,767 |
| Median home value | $309,700 |
| Rank among states | #40 of 50 highest |
| vs. U.S. average | $2,504 below the U.S. average ($4,271) |
| Reassessed | Annually. Wyoming statute requires assessors to update property values every year, and to complete a detailed physical review of each property’s characteristics at least once every six years. |
Rate & bill: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 5-year (effective rate B25090/B25082 – the Tax Foundation method; median bill B25103; value B25077).
| Wyoming Property Tax | Figure |
|---|---|
| Effective property tax rate | 0.53% |
| Median annual property tax bill | $1,767 |
| Median home value | $309,700 |
| Rank (highest to lowest) | #40 of 50 states |
| U.S. average bill | $4,271 |
In This Wyoming Guide:
What Is the Wyoming Property Tax Rate?
The Wyoming property tax rate is not one flat number — it is the combined result of your county, city, township, and school-district rates, applied to your home’s assessed value. Across Wyoming, homeowners pay about 0.53% of their home’s value on average, or around $1,767 a year on a typical $309,700 home. That puts Wyoming near the bottom nationally — ranked #40 of 50 states from highest to lowest. Two
homes worth the same amount can still owe very different bills depending on the town and school district, so treat the statewide figure as a starting point, not your exact bill.
If your bill went up, start by reading your assessment notice: the market value is the assessor’s estimate of what your home would sell for, and the assessed value is the portion that’s actually taxed. If that market value looks higher than what your home would realistically sell for, many homeowners contact their county assessor’s office to ask how it was calculated — assessors generally will walk you through it
— and you can request a review or file an appeal within the window your county allows.
It’s also worth confirming you’re receiving every exemption you may qualify for, since that’s often the simplest way to lower what you owe.
Think your Wyoming bill is too high? Check in two minutes.
How Wyoming Property Tax Is Calculated
Your Wyoming property tax starts with an assessed value set by County assessors. Each of Wyoming’s 23 counties has an elected county assessor’s office responsible for valuing property, and the Wyoming Department of Revenue’s Property Tax Division assists, trains, and monitors them for consistency statewide.. Wyoming assessors estimate the fair market value of your property (what it would sell for) as of January 1 each year, using mass-appraisal methods that
consider location, characteristics, and sales of similar properties.
State law then applies a set ratio to that market value to produce your assessed (taxable) value — so check the market value and assessed value listed on your assessment notice to make sure they look right. That assessed value is then multiplied by the combined local tax rate to produce your bill. In Wyoming, property is generally reassessed Annually. Wyoming statute requires assessors to update property values every year,
and to complete a detailed physical review of each property’s characteristics at least once every six years..
The single most important number to check is your assessed value: if it is higher than what your home would sell for, your bill is too high — and that is exactly what an appeal fixes.
The actual rates in Wyoming are set by The rate isn’t set by one office. Local taxing districts — counties, cities and towns, school districts, and special districts (such as hospital, fire, or community college districts) — each set their own mill levies based on their budget needs, within limits fixed by state law, and the county commissioners approve the levies for their county.. That is why your neighbor one
town over can pay a different bill on an identical house.
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Where Your Wyoming Property Tax Money Goes
Wyoming property taxes stay local rather than going to the state’s general fund, and a large share funds public schools. The rest supports county and city services such as law enforcement, fire protection, roads and bridges, libraries, hospital districts, and parks and recreation. For most Wyoming homeowners, the school-district share is the biggest single piece of the bill, which is why property taxes tend to be highest where schools rely
most on local funding.
One Wyoming note: Wyoming has no state income tax, so property and other local taxes carry more of the load for funding schools and local services. The state also recently expanded property tax relief for homeowners, including a homeowner/homestead exemption on a primary residence — a change worth asking your county assessor about (see the data box above for any figures).
How Wyoming Property Tax Compares
The U.S. average property tax bill is about $4,271 a year. The typical Wyoming bill of $1,767 is $2,504 below that. Remember that a low rate does not always mean a low bill — a state with cheap rates but expensive homes can still cost you more than Wyoming. The dollar bill and your own assessment matter more than the headline rate.
How to Lower Your Wyoming Property Tax
You cannot change the Wyoming property tax rate, but you have two real levers on your own bill. First, claim every exemption you qualify for. Wyoming offers several property tax breaks that can lower your bill, including a homestead/homeowner exemption on a primary residence, a long-term homeowner exemption for residents 65 and older who have paid Wyoming property tax for many years, and a veterans’ exemption for qualifying veterans and
surviving spouses.
Relief for seniors and disabled homeowners may also be available. You may qualify for more than one type, so check with your county assessor about eligibility and how to apply (amounts and deadlines are in the data box above or at your assessor’s office). Second, appeal your assessment if your home is valued higher than it would sell for — studies suggest a large share of homes are over-assessed, and
appeals often succeed.
Don’t want to appeal your Wyoming taxes yourself? A property tax appeal service can file everything for you and usually only charges if it wins — typically a share of what it saves you. It is one option; you can also appeal on your own for free.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Wyoming property tax rate?
The average effective Wyoming property tax rate is about 0.53% of a home’s value, based on U.S. Census data. On the typical Wyoming home that works out to roughly $1,767 a year. Your own bill depends on your county, city, and school district, plus any exemptions you claim — see the data box above.
Why is my Wyoming property tax so high?
Property tax in Wyoming is driven mostly by your local rates (especially school levies) and by your home’s assessed value. If your assessment is higher than what your home would actually sell for, you may be overpaying — that is the most common reason a bill is too high, and it is something you can appeal.
How can I lower my Wyoming property tax?
Two things help most in Wyoming: make sure you are claiming every exemption you qualify for (homestead, senior, veteran, or disability), and appeal your assessment if your home is over-valued. Both can lower your bill, and both are free to do yourself.
Wyoming Property Tax Sources & Data
- Wyoming Department of Revenue (property tax): https://wyo-prop-div.wyo.gov/
- Tax Foundation — Property Taxes by State & County: taxfoundation.org
- U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey): census.gov/acs
- Lincoln Institute of Land Policy (property tax data): lincolninst.edu
Wyoming property tax rates and typical bills on this page come from U.S. Census (American Community Survey) data as
published by the Tax Foundation, and were last checked in July 2026. Rates and bills change each year and vary by county
— confirm your own figures with your county assessor before you rely on them.
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Disclaimer: This guide is informational only and is not legal, tax, or financial advice. Know Property Tax is an independent educational resource. It is not a government agency, not a county assessor, and not a tax-appeal service. Property tax rates, bills, exemptions, and deadlines change over time and vary by county and property. Confirm anything that affects your taxes with your county assessor or a licensed professional before you act.