HB0162

Property tax exemption for first responders in Wyoming up to $6,000 annually.

Wyoming HB0162 establishes a property tax exemption for first responders, up to $6,000 of assessed value annually. To qualify, first responders must file a sworn claim by the fourth Monday in May, providing documentation of their status. This includes identification cards, pay stubs, or letters from employers. The exemption applies to the principal residence of the first responder or their spouse. The act defines first responders as peace officers, dispatchers, firefighters, ambulance personnel, arson investigators, and detention officers. The exemption is effective January 1, 2027.