Wyoming Property Tax Appeal Guide
How to challenge your property tax assessment in Wyoming — deadlines, process, and a savings calculator.
What This Data Tells Us About Appeals in Wyoming
In Wyoming, property tax appeals are filed with the County Board of Equalization. The typical window is Within 30 days of the assessment notice, with the deadline most commonly falling in May. Filing fees reported for this state are $0, and Lincoln Institute research plus state-reported data suggest roughly 40% of appeals result in some reduction when supported by comparable sales or documented errors.
Wyoming has no state income tax. Property taxes are assessed at 9.5% of fair market value for residential. The county assessor's valuation is rebuttable with comparable sales. Appeals are driven by the gap between a parcel's assessed value and its actual market value — the calculator below turns that gap into an annualized dollar figure at your effective tax rate. The strongest evidence is three to five arms-length comparable sales from the past six to twelve months, plus documentation of any factual errors in the assessor's record (square footage, bedroom count, finished-basement status).
This guide is for informational purposes only and is not legal or tax advice. Deadlines, filing fees, success rates, and procedures vary by county within Wyoming and can change year to year. Always verify the current rules with your local assessor's office — or a licensed attorney or tax professional — before filing. Source: Wyoming Department of Revenue.
Appeal Deadline
Within 30 days of the assessment notice
Appeal Body: County Board of Equalization
Step-by-Step Appeal Process
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Review your assessment from the county assessor
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File a protest with the County Board of Equalization within 30 days of notice
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Attend the Board hearing and present evidence
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If denied, appeal to the State Board of Equalization within 30 days
Wyoming-Specific Notes
Wyoming has no state income tax. Property taxes are assessed at 9.5% of fair market value for residential. The county assessor's valuation is rebuttable with comparable sales.
Source: Wyoming Department of Revenue
Assessment Savings Calculator
Estimate whether an appeal is financially worthwhile and your potential annual savings.
Find your rate on your tax bill or the county website