Property taxes fund public services in Wyoming. Following spikes in property valuations across many counties, the Wyoming Legislature passed multiple property tax relief measures. While that brought relief to many property owners in the form of reduced bills, local governments and taxing districts are collecting less revenue. Ongoing coverage by WyoFile and partner newsrooms looks at the impacts of property tax reductions across the state.
Lawmakers advance plan to revamp Wyoming’s tax structure
The Joint Revenue Committee voted Wednesday to sponsor a bill to eliminate residential property taxes, another to raise sales taxes to replace the resulting revenue loss.
Wyoming’s property tax relief cuts deep for some, but not all
As more tax cuts loom, disparate counties struggle with how to pay for elections, roads, weed control, fire trucks and even a morgue.
Cuts, closures and more to come: Wyoming’s property tax policy ripples into libraries
From Deaver to Hanna, small-town libraries struggle as their budgets are slashed. It’s one downstream result of Wyoming’s new property tax relief.
What to know about applying for Wyoming’s property tax exemptions
Several relief programs are now available to certain homeowners. Some require an application.
Big Horn County closes two libraries, cuts staff salaries and benefits
Property tax cuts and shrinking grants pinch county budgets as Wyoming towns turn to volunteers to keep libraries going.
Homeowners urge Wyoming lawmakers to skip further property tax cuts
Public services are worth paying for, residents told lawmakers who are considering additional tax reform.
Wyoming property tax relief prompts Casper to reduce maintenance of city parks
Facing a $1.8 million shortfall, city decides to make up for loss by cutting back on fertilizing, irrigating and otherwise maintaining public parks and landscaping.
Fremont County library flap, a symptom of broader property tax pains, angers patrons
News of $300K in cuts to county’s libraries had patrons up in arms. County officials warn it’s just the beginning as more Wyoming tax cuts could be on the way.
Wyoming Legislature to consider abolishing property taxes through constitutional amendment
After creating a complicated web of residential property tax exemptions, lawmakers are now weighing whether to eliminate property taxes entirely.
Wyoming hospital districts face ‘painful’ funding drop with property tax cut
The state’s 15 hospital districts are among hundreds of entities that will see tax revenue declines. It’s a blow to an already fragile sector, health care representatives say.
Gordon signs 25% homeowner property tax cut bill, vetoes anti-DEI bill
Governor says tax cut will provide permanent relief to homeowners. He cites local control concerns for veto of DEI legislation.
Five things the Wyoming Legislature did to ease rising property taxes
During a session largely defined by conflict, lawmakers were mostly united when it came to property tax relief. It’s now up to Gov. Mark Gordon to decide what will become law.