Question 1

Does Wyoming sell tax liens or tax deeds?

Accepted Answer

Wyoming sells tax lien certificates. No rate or premium bidding: purchasers are chosen by random draw/lottery and pay taxes, interest and costs face value, so allocation — not price — is the competition. Purchaser must pre-register in person in counties such as Laramie; subsequent taxes may be paid by the purchaser and also earn 15%.

Question 2

What is the redemption period in Wyoming?

Accepted Answer

4 years from the date of the tax lien sale; the purchaser may apply for a tax deed after 4 years and no later than 6 years from the sale (W.S. 39-13-108, 39-13-109)

Question 3

When are tax sales held in Wyoming?

Accepted Answer

Annual county sales, typically July-September; exact date set by each county (e.g. Laramie County the Thursday after Cheyenne Frontier Days in late July, Platte County in July)

What is sold	Tax lien certificates
Interest / penalty	15% per year plus a one-time 3% penalty on the day of purchase (W.S. 39-13-108; county treasurer guidance)
Redemption period	4 years from the date of the tax lien sale; the purchaser may apply for a tax deed after 4 years and no later than 6 years from the sale (W.S. 39-13-108, 39-13-109)
When sales happen	Annual county sales, typically July-September; exact date set by each county (e.g. Laramie County the Thursday after Cheyenne Frontier Days in late July, Platte County in July)
Governing law	Wyoming Statutes Title 39, Chapter 13 (W.S. 39-13-108, 39-13-109)
Investor notes	No rate or premium bidding: purchasers are chosen by random draw/lottery and pay taxes, interest and costs face value, so allocation — not price — is the competition. Purchaser must pre-register in person in counties such as Laramie; subsequent taxes may be paid by the purchaser and also earn 15%.

Wyoming tax sales: liens, deeds, rates & redemption

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