AARP Wyoming is urging residents to be aware that the end of May brings an important deadline for those interested in applying for property tax relief in Wyoming. On May 1, AARP Wyoming hosted a teletown hall and a webinar with the Wyoming Department of Revenue, offering details about various state property tax relief programs. AARP Wyoming also shared an explanatory video on this topic, which can be found on their Facebook page.
Property Tax Refund Program
For more details about the refund, click here.
The application deadline for a property tax refund is June 2nd. To apply, click here. This program permits eligible residents to request a refund on their property taxes from the previous year. Applicants must have been Wyoming residents for at least five years and have occupied the property in question for a minimum of nine months.
There are income criteria to qualify for this program. Specifically, household income must be at or below 145% of the median income for the county. If the combined value of property (excluding your primary home), bank accounts, or investments (not including retirement benefits) does not exceed $163,019, you are eligible to apply. For context, many counties have median household incomes under $109,981, but some, like Campbell, have figures as high as $133,139.
This program is backed by state funding, so it shouldn’t negatively impact counties, schools, or other entities in Wyoming.
Long-term Homeowner Exemption
To learn more about this exemption, click here.
The long-term homeowner exemption was introduced during the 2024 legislative session but will take effect in 2025. This exemption allows individuals over 65 years old to be exempted from half of their residential taxes if they fill out the necessary application with a local assessor. The application must be submitted by May 27th. However, this exemption may result in financial strain on local governments and schools, and its full impact will be assessed later in the summer.
Impact of Senate File 69
For details on Senate File 69, click here.
This legislation, passed in 2025, does not require a separate application; it will automatically reflect in evaluation schedules. Starting in 2026, homes occupied by owners will benefit from this exemption, but homeowners must notify county assessors of their occupancy status. The specifics of this process are still being finalized.
Veterans Exemption
For more information on the veterans exemption, click here.
The state veteran exemption has increased from $3,000 to $6,000 over the past two years. Additionally, a new exemption for parents of surviving spouses or Gold Star veterans will come into effect on July 1, 2025.
For further details, you can check Henson’s presentations across clicks here. For questions, you can reach out to Tom Lacock at AARP Wyoming via email at tlacock@aarp.org or by calling 307-432-5802.
