Gordon urges residents to apply for property tax refund program

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Gov. Mark Gordon encourages eligible property owners to apply for the Wyoming Property Tax Refund Program by the June 1 deadline.

This program provides refunds on a qualified basis to Wyoming homeowners who paid taxes for the 2025 tax year. If homeowners applied last year, the Wyoming Department of Revenue recently sent out hard copy applications.

In the 2026 budget session, the Wyoming Legislature accepted the governor’s recommendation of $12 million for property tax relief targeted to lower-income homeowners. Generally, this includes Wyoming residents who make 145% or less of the median household income in their county or the statewide median household income, whichever is greater.

DOR estimates that the average statewide refund amount for the 2025 tax year will be $771.35. However, this amount will vary by county and specific amounts for each county can be found on DOR’s website.

While the income thresholds vary by county, an annual household income under $114,043 generally qualifies in most areas. 

Contact your local county treasurer or the Department of Revenue for more information about the other eligibility requirements with this program.

Property taxes in Wyoming are primarily used at the local level, supporting critical services that residents rely on every day. These include K-12 public schools, local law enforcement and emergency services, road and bridge maintenance, hospitals and public health services, community colleges and local government operations.

For more information on the Property Tax Refund Program and to submit an application, residents can fill out the hard copy application sent to them, go to their local county treasurer’s office or visit the Wyoming Department of Revenue website, revenue.wyo.gov.

This story was published on April 29, 2026.