Wyoming Veteran Tax Exemptions 2026

Wyoming does not have a state income tax, so the question of whether your VA disability pay gets taxed is settled before it begins. The state simply does not tax income, and that includes your monthly VA compensation. Wyoming also provides a property tax reduction for disabled veterans, giving homeowners an additional layer of relief. Here is what the break covers, who qualifies, and how to apply.

Does Wyoming tax VA disability income?

Wyoming has no state income tax of any kind, so the question is moot in the best possible way: the state cannot tax your VA disability pay because it does not tax income at all. Your monthly VA compensation lands in your account untouched by Wyoming.

Wyoming property tax exemption for disabled veterans

$3K reduction. No state income tax. Property tax reduction up to $3K.

Even without a large exemption figure, Wyoming veterans get a real benefit by pairing the zero state income tax with the property tax reduction, and claiming both costs nothing but a short application.

What rating do you need in Wyoming?

The size of your break depends on your combined VA rating. In Wyoming, the break is tiered, so even a partial rating can lower your property tax bill, and the amount climbs as your rating climbs. Not sure what your combined rating works out to? Run it through our VA disability calculator first, and if you are aiming for the top tier, check whether you qualify for Permanent and Total status.

How to claim your Wyoming exemption

1. Confirm your current combined rating and whether it is Permanent and Total. Your VA award letter shows both.
2. Gather your DD-214 and your VA disability award letter. Most Wyoming offices ask for both.
3. Contact your county tax assessor for the property tax exemption, and the your state tax agency or Department of Veterans Affairs for the income side.
4. File before your county deadline. Many counties require you to apply once, then renew only if your rating changes.

Always confirm the current figures and deadlines with your county assessor and the Wyoming Department of Veterans Affairs before you rely on them. Rules and dollar amounts change year to year.