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Read. Follow. Verify.Wyoming Senate File 78 Sets Residential Property Tax Assessment Rate at Eight and Three-Tenths Percent
Last action · February 9, 2026: S Failed Introduction 10-21-0-0-0Sponsor: Revenue
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What This Bill Proposed
Wyoming Senate File 78 establishes a property tax assessment rate of 8.3 percent for residential real property beginning in the 2026 tax year. The measure defines residential real property as dwellings housing up to three families used as a primary residence, alongside associated land owned by the dwelling owner.
Determines the specific percentage of used to calculate property taxes for homeowners and residential property owners across the state starting January 1, 2026.
Who It Would Have Affected
Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
residential real property owners
Property owners face a specified assessment rate of eight and three-tenths percent of fair market value for residential real property beginning in tax year 2026.
Key Facts
- Sets the taxable value for residential real property at eight and three-tenths percent (8.3%) of fair market value.
- Defines residential real property as real property improved by a dwelling designed to house not more than three families and used as a primary residence, including associated land owned by the dwelling owner.
- Applies all other real and personal property taxable value at nine and one-half percent (9.5%).
- States that the act shall first apply to the tax year beginning January 1, 2026.
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This bill did not become law - Failed in the Senate.
Procedural history
3 actions- Feb 9, 2026SenateS Failed Introduction 10-21-0-0-0
- Feb 6, 2026Bill Number Assigned
- Feb 6, 2026SenateS Received for Introduction
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance20Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 65)
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