Laramie County assessor reminds vets about property tax exemption CHEYENNE (WNE) — Laramie County Assessor Todd Ernst wants to remind eligible veterans that between now and the fourth Monday in May is the time to notify his office of their wish to use th

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Laramie County Assessor Todd Ernst wants to remind eligible veterans that between now and the fourth Monday in May is the time to notify his office of their wish to use the exemption on their 2025 property taxes.

The property tax benefit may only be claimed in one county annually and shall only apply to the principal residence of the veteran or qualifying surviving spouse.

“Veterans must have received the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal or its equivalent or been on active duty between 12/7/1941 and 12/31/1946, 6/27/1950 and 1/31/1955, or 2/28/1961 and 5/7/1975,” said Ernst. “The veteran or surviving spouse must have been a resident of Wyoming for the three years prior to claiming the exemption.”

“A disabled veteran with a compensable service-connected disability, certified by the (Department of Veterans Affairs), is eligible for the exemption, regardless of the time of service,” Ernst added.

The exemption reduces the assessed valuation by $6,000 annually. 

The tax dollar amount varies depending on the mill levy for each tax district. The approximate savings is about $424.

Veterans must contact the office between now and May 26 to receive the exemption for the 2026 tax year. Veterans who have already submitted the eligible documents to the assessor’s office can renew by calling the office or stopping into the office. 

This story was published on Jan. 2, 2026.