Application period opens for property tax refund program

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Gov. Mark Gordon and the Wyoming Department of Revenue are announcing the property tax refund program for homeowners is now open for applications.

At the governor’s request, the Legislature appropriated an additional $10.5 million to meet the state’s commitment to homeowners in need, following expansion of the program in 2024.

The property tax refund program assists eligible Wyoming homeowners who are struggling to pay their property taxes.

Homeowners can apply for a refund of up to one-half of the median residential property tax amount or 75% of their 2024 property tax bill, whichever is less. Eligibility is limited to homeowners who meet the following criteria:

• The gross household income is equal to or less than 145% of the median household income for their county of residence, or the statewide median, whichever is greater.
• Applicant has been a Wyoming resident for at least five years, occupying the residence at least nine months of the tax year.
• Total assets are less than $163,019 per adult household member, excluding the value of the home, one vehicle per adult member of the household and any retirement accounts, life insurance or medical savings accounts from that calculation.

If the homeowner’s 2024 property tax paid exceeds 10% of the total household income, the asset requirement is waived.

All taxpayers who applied for refunds last year will receive an application in the mail in mid-April.

Taxpayers may also apply online at wptrs.wyo.gov. In addition, applications are available from local county treasurers’ offices across the state.

All applications must be properly completed and filed with the Department of Revenue or the County Treasurer’s office no later than June 2. Before applying for the refund, individuals must pay their 2024 taxes in full.

For more information about Wyoming’s property tax refund program, including eligibility requirements and how to apply, visit wptrs.wyo.gov or call 307-777-7320.

This story was published on April 2, 2025.