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Wyoming property tax by county

Property tax rates, median home values, and closing cost estimates for all 23 counties in Wyoming. The average effective rate across the state is 0.56%, ranking Wyoming 38 of 51 (below-average property taxes). Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates.

Average rate

0.56%

across 23 counties

National rank

#38

of 51, highest rate first

Median home value

$285,800

county median in state

Rate range

0.44%–0.68%

Sublette County → Weston County

Same home, different county

On a $285,800 home (the typical county median in Wyoming), the annual property tax bill depends heavily on where you buy:

Lowest-rate county

$1,266/yr

Sublette County at 0.44%

Highest-rate county

$1,946/yr

Weston County at 0.68%

Difference

$680/yr

$57/mo · $6,802 over 10 years

Estimate: purchase price × each county's effective rate. Actual bills depend on assessed value, local levies, and exemptions.

Lowest property tax rates in Wyoming

The five Wyoming counties with the lowest effective property tax rates, useful for buyers comparing total cost of ownership across the state.

CountyRate
Sublette County0.44%
Teton County0.45%
Lincoln County0.45%
Niobrara County0.48%
Platte County0.52%

Highest property tax rates in Wyoming

The five Wyomingcounties with the highest effective property tax rates. High rates often reflect strong school district funding or municipal services rather than weakness, but they materially change a buyer's monthly carrying cost.

CountyRate
Weston County0.68%
Washakie County0.68%
Fremont County0.62%
Sweetwater County0.61%
Natrona County0.60%

Wyoming real estate transfer tax

Wyoming does not charge a state real estate transfer tax, so buyers and sellers avoid a cost that adds thousands of dollars at closing in many other states.

Official Wyoming source → · Verified April 2026

Closing costs in Wyoming

Across Wyoming's 23 counties, buyer closing costs run $3,446 to $22,628 at each county's median home value with 20% down. Cash needed at closing, with closing costs and the down payment, runs $44,646 to $349,408. Pick your county for your own figures.

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Wyoming property tax exemptions

Ways buyers in Wyoming may reduce their annual property tax. These programs apply statewide; verify county specifics with your local assessor.

Senior

Long-Term Homeowner Property Tax Exemption

50% assessed value exemption on primary residence for homeowners 65+ who have paid Wyoming residential property tax for 25+ years. Must reside 8+ months/year. Set to expire July 1, 2027 unless extended.

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Veteran

Veterans Exemption

$3,000 assessed value exemption for honorably discharged veterans who served during wartime periods, and for disabled veterans. Applied to the primary residence.

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Assessment Cap

4% Residential Assessment Cap

A 2024 law caps yearly increases in residential assessed value at 4%. In June 2026 the State Board of Equalization called it unconstitutional; it is being applied while a court challenge is pending.

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Last verified April 2026. Exemption amounts and eligibility change frequently. Always confirm with your county assessor before claiming.

All 23 counties in Wyoming

Effective property tax rate, median home value, and median annual taxes paid for every county in Wyoming. Click a county to open its full property tax calculator and closing cost breakdown.

CountyRate
Albany County0.58%
Big Horn County0.55%
Campbell County0.57%
Carbon County0.57%
Converse County0.56%
Crook County0.56%
Fremont County0.62%
Goshen County0.59%
Hot Springs County0.54%
Johnson County0.56%
Laramie County0.57%
Lincoln County0.45%
Natrona County0.60%
Niobrara County0.48%
Park County0.56%
Platte County0.52%
Sheridan County0.55%
Sublette County0.44%
Sweetwater County0.61%
Teton County0.45%
Uinta County0.54%
Washakie County0.68%
Weston County0.68%

Source: US Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates, tables B25077 (median home value) and B25103 (median real estate taxes paid). Effective rate is computed as median taxes paid divided by median home value at the county level and represents the typical owner-occupied home. Actual bills vary by purchase price, exemptions, and special assessments.