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SF0067

Changes to Long-term Homeowner Tax Exemption

Last scannedOct 25, 2026, 2:19 AM

In one sentence

This act proposes changes to the qualifications for long-term homeowners to claim a tax exemption on their primary residence in Wyoming, including removing the sunset date and changing residency requirements.

What it does

  • Amends the qualifications needed for long-term homeowners to claim a tax exemption on their primary residence.
  • Removes the sunset date that was set to end the exemption after a certain time.
  • Requires owners claiming the exemption to be residents of Wyoming.

Who it affects

  • Long-term homeowners who want a tax exemption on their primary residence in Wyoming.

Limits and unknowns

  • This bill did not pass and was voted down on January 28, 2025.
  • It is unclear how many homeowners will be affected by these changes since it did not become law.

Plain language

Terms to know

Primary Residence
Residential real property where the person claiming the exemption actually resides for at least six months of the year.

Official record

Sources

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Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 3, 11:35 AM

Cale Case

R · S25

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes extending the program's sunset date because the impacts and costs of the current implementation are unknown, making it a bad idea to double down on an unproven operation.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:13:20 Watch the statement

Troy McKeown

R · S24

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports removing specific month requirements for residency, arguing that strict time limits dictate the lifestyle of retirees who may travel in motor homes.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:26:11 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes removing the sunset provision, stating it is premature to make the bill permanent without data on its costs and that eliminating the repealer makes future changes difficult.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:34:14 Watch the statement

Bill Landen

R · S27

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports keeping a sunset date to force future legislative review of the program's affordability and allow for potential adjustments like reducing the exemption percentage.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:35:34 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because they believe it is too narrow in scope. They argue that passing many small exemptions will make a general property tax reduction unaffordable.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:38:18 Watch the statement

If a lawmaker is not listed, we couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

2 roll calls

Official activity

Bill history

  1. S COW:Failed 13-15-1-0-2Senate
  2. S COW:Laid BackSenate
  3. S Placed on General FileSenate
  4. S03 - Revenue:Recommend Do Pass 3-2-0-0-0Senate
  5. S Introduced and Referred to S03 - RevenueSenate
  6. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  7. Bill Number AssignedLSO

Changes

Amendments

2 stored

SF0067SW001

The amendment changes the expiration date of a tax exemption for long-term homeowners from July 1, 2027 to July 1, 2030.

SF0067SW002

The amendment changes the requirements for long-term homeowner tax exemptions by adding residency rules and removing specific time limits.