Tax Relief Resource Center
Real Help Navigating Your Property Taxes
You work hard for your home. Merissa Martinez is committed to making sure every Albany County family knows about the relief programs they’ve earned — and how to claim them.
Rising property taxes are one of the biggest worries facing homeowners across Albany County. Too often, families qualify for real relief but never receive it — simply because no one told them the programs existed or walked them through the paperwork.
Here’s the honest truth about the Treasurer’s role: the Treasurer does not set your property’s value and does not set the mill levies that determine your tax rate. But the Treasurer’s office does collect the taxes — which means it sits at the exact point where families feel the pressure. Merissa believes that gives the office a responsibility to be more than a cashier: it should be a resource.
As your Treasurer, Merissa will make this office a clear, welcoming place to get answers — proactively pointing residents toward the refunds, exemptions, and deferrals they’re entitled to. This page is a starting point. Below you’ll find every major relief program available today, who qualifies, and exactly where to go.
Open Right Now
The Albany County Property Tax Refund for the 2025 tax year is accepting applications through October 12, 2026. If you’re a homeowner who meets the income guidelines, don’t leave this money on the table — see the details below.
Programs & Exemptions
Relief Programs Available to Albany County Residents
These programs are real, they’re funded, and they’re for you. Review each one below — you may qualify for more than one.
Albany County Property Tax Refund Program
Who qualifies
Homeowners who have lived in Wyoming 5+ years, occupied their home 9+ months last year, and paid their taxes on time.
What you get
A direct refund of a portion of the property taxes you already paid — funded locally by Albany County, and available in addition to the state refund below.
Good to know
- Income limits (2025 tax year): Albany County median income is $66,000. Households earning $82,500 or less (125% of median) qualify for 100% of the maximum refund; households earning up to $95,700 (145% of median) qualify for 65% of the maximum.
- Asset limit: household assets (excluding your home, one vehicle per adult, furnishings, and retirement/pension accounts) must not exceed $169,866.
- Refund cannot exceed 75% of your prior-year tax bill, or one-half of the county median residential tax (about $815.91).
- If you also receive the state refund, the two combined cannot exceed 100% of your prior-year taxes.
Wyoming Property Tax Refund Program
Who qualifies
Wyoming residents of 5+ years who own and occupy their primary home and paid their property taxes on time.
What you get
A state-funded refund of a portion of the taxes you paid the previous year, processed by the Wyoming Department of Revenue.
Good to know
- Income limit: total household income at or below 145% of the county or state median (whichever is greater).
- Asset limit: less than $169,866 per adult household member, excluding your home, one vehicle per adult, and retirement accounts. (The asset test is waived if your tax bill is more than 10% of your household income.)
- Refund: the lesser of 75% of your prior-year property tax or one-half of your county’s median residential tax bill. The recent statewide average refund was about $771.
Veterans Property Tax Exemption
Who qualifies
Honorably discharged wartime or campaign-medal veterans (and those with a service-connected disability) who have lived in Wyoming 3+ consecutive years. Surviving spouses who have not remarried, and — as of July 1, 2025 — Gold Star parents may also qualify.
What you get
A $6,000 reduction in assessed value each year, applied either to your primary residence’s property taxes or to your motor vehicle registration fees.
Good to know
- Must be renewed every year with the County Assessor.
- Bring your DD-214 (discharge papers), proof of Wyoming residency, and any disability certification.
Long-Term Homeowners Exemption
Who qualifies
Homeowners age 65 or older who have paid Wyoming residential property taxes for at least 25 years and live in the home at least 8 months of the year.
What you get
A 50% exemption on the assessed value of your primary residence and up to 35 acres of land — a substantial reduction for long-time Albany County residents.
Good to know
- Available for the 2025 and 2026 tax years only under current law (scheduled to be repealed for 2027).
- Applied in person — Assessor staff can confirm your years of Wyoming tax history.
Residential 4% Property Tax Cap
Who qualifies
All owners of single-family homes and the land beneath them in Wyoming.
What you get
Limits the increase in your property tax bill to no more than 4% per year, protecting homeowners from sudden spikes.
Good to know
- No application required — this protection is applied automatically to eligible properties.
- Questions about how the cap was applied to your parcel can be answered by the Assessor’s Office.
Merissa’s Commitment
Expanding Relief for Seniors & Disabled Homeowners
Wyoming law allows counties to offer a property tax deferral program for homeowners over 62 or those living with a disability — letting qualified residents postpone payment and stay in their homes. Today, Albany County has not yet adopted this option. Merissa will be a proactive advocate for studying and responsibly bringing tools like this to Albany County, so our seniors and most vulnerable neighbors have every protection Wyoming makes available.
Mark Your Calendar
Key Dates to Remember
Fourth Monday in May
Veterans & Senior exemptions
File with the County Assessor.
Mid-September
Tax bills mailed
This is your only notice — contact the Treasurer if it doesn’t arrive by end of September.
October 12, 2026
County refund application due
For the 2025 tax year, by 5:00 PM MDT.
November 10
First tax installment due
Or pay in full by December 31 to avoid interest.
May 10
Second tax installment due
Delinquent taxes accrue 18% interest per year.
Who to Contact
Official Albany County Offices
These are the county offices that administer the programs above. Reach out to them directly to apply or ask questions — their staff are there to help.
Albany County Treasurer’s Office
Collects property taxes, processes payments, and handles refund program applications.
Albany County Assessor’s Office
Determines property values and administers veteran, senior, and other exemptions.
The offices and programs listed here are administered by Albany County and the State of Wyoming. This page is provided as a public service by the campaign; program rules, income limits, and deadlines are set by the county and state and may change. Always confirm current details with the offices above before applying.
Have a Question About Your Property Taxes?
Merissa wants to hear from you. Whether you need help understanding a program or just want to talk about making the Treasurer’s office work better for Albany County families, reach out to the campaign.
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