Veterans property tax exemptions--Wyoming

Scope Note: Veteran's Property Tax Exemption Program Administered By: Local County Assessor, County Treasurer

Where to Apply: Local County Assessor

Application Form: Available at local County Assessor’s and/or County Treasurer’s office, and under the Tax Relief tab, Veterans section on this website.

Application Deadline: Fourth Monday in May for property tax exemption.

Eligibility Requirements: Honorably discharged veterans of WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, or honorably discharged veteran who was awarded the armed forcesexpeditionary medal or other authorized service or campaign medal indicating service for the United States in any armed conflict in a foreign country (Qualified Medals); surviving spouses of qualifying veterans; certain disabled veterans may be eligible for the exemption. See Statutes and Rules for more information.

General Description of Program: Property tax exemption available to a qualifying combat veteran or his/her surviving spouse.

Amount of Refund: $3000 in assessed value against real – personal property. A surviving spouse may continue to collect the benefit until he or she remarries. Must be a current Wyoming resident and must have lived in the state for three years. Exemption may be applied to the property tax of primary residence or motor vehicle registration.

Statutory Authorization: W.S. 39-13-105

Rule Citation: Chapter 14 – Section 17, Department of Revenue Rules

Contact Information: Local County Assessor

Funding Source: State general fund.

Additional Information: Veteran or Surviving spouse must contact assessor annually.

-- from Wyoming Department of Revenue website https://wyo-prop-div.wyo.gov/tax-relief (accessed 2023-04-10)

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