Upcoming Discussion on the Effects of Property Tax Alleviation prior to the 2026 Legislative Session
AARP Wyoming Hosts Property Tax Relief Meeting
On Thursday, September 18, at noon, AARP Wyoming's Government Relations Team (GRT) will be hosting a meeting to discuss the impacts of property tax relief efforts on the state and localities. The event will take place at AARP Wyoming's State Office in Cheyenne, and will also be available via Zoom for those who prefer to attend virtually.
Hank Hoversland, from the Wyoming Taxpayers Association, will be the keynote speaker. He will present data from the Wyoming Revenue Department about property tax relief efforts, their usage, and financial impacts on the state and localities, as well as some legislative proposals under consideration by the Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Revenue Committee.
One of the topics Hoversland will discuss is Senate File 69, which provides a 25% break on property tax for the first $1 million of a home’s value. This relief is available to those who don’t meet the criteria for the Long-Term Homeowners Exemption. If the Long-Term Homeowners Exemption sunsets or goes away, those who took it would benefit from Senate File 69’s relief.
Another proposal that will be discussed is the Property Tax Exemption for Long-Term Homeowners program. This program offers a 50% property tax reduction in 2025 and 2026 for eligible homeowners aged 65 and above who have paid residential property tax in Wyoming for 25 years or more.
Ashley Harpstreith, the Executive Director for the Wyoming Association of Municipalities (WAM), will offer perspective on the state’s cities and towns at the meeting. The Wyoming Legislature’s Revenue Committee has several other property tax measures to be considered during its November meeting in Cheyenne, and Harpstreith will provide insights on the potential impacts of these measures on cities and towns.
Jerimiah Rieman, head of the Wyoming County Commissioners Association, will discuss impacts of changes to property tax collections and the future of service delivery in the counties.
Non-AARP members and those over age 50 are welcome to listen in. Registration for the Zoom meeting can be done by clicking a provided link, with security code 073814 if prompted.
The meeting will provide an overview of major property tax relief programs available to property owners in Wyoming. The committee is seeking public comment on the issue, and a list of the bills to be voted on in November can be found by clicking a provided link.
The Property Tax Refund Program, which received an appropriation of $20 million last year, has already used $14.3 million this year. The Senate was able to amend House Bill 279 to include the $10.5 million for the Property Tax Refund program.
For more information about the meeting, please visit AARP Wyoming's website or contact their Government Relations Team.
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