Carbon County, WY Property Taxes (2026)

Carbon County owners pay a median of $1,202 a year on a median home value of $214,500, an effective rate of 0.56%. That's the 13th-highest rate of 23 Wyoming counties with Census data, below the Wyoming county median of 0.57%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

0.56%

13th highest of 23 in WY

Median annual bill

$1,202

~$100/month

Median home value

$214,500

Wyoming county median

0.57%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Carbon County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Carbon County's 0.56% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,201
Savings at 10–15% off
$120–$180
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Carbon County vs. Wyoming vs. U.S. property tax rates

Carbon County0.56%
Wyoming county median0.57%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Carbon County's effective property tax rate is 0.56%, vs. 0.57% for the median Wyoming county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 13th of 23 in Wyoming. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Carbon County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Carbon County Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Carbon County deadline is May 4th Monday. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Assessor.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $1,202 bill, 10–15% off is $120–$180 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Wyoming

Wyoming homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Carbon County Assessor for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Carbon County, Wyoming?
The median effective property tax rate in Carbon County is 0.56%: a median annual bill of $1,202 on a median home value of $214,500. That's the 13th-highest rate of 23 Wyoming counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Carbon County?
The median Carbon County property tax bill is $1,202 a year, about $100 a month, compared with a Wyoming county median of $1,465.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Carbon County?
The deadline to appeal in Carbon County is May 4th Monday. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Carbon County a high property tax area?
Carbon County's 0.56% effective rate is below the Wyoming county median of 0.57% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 13th-highest rate of 23 Wyoming counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Carbon County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Albany County

Rate: 0.57%

Median bill: $1,846

Natrona County

Rate: 0.62%

Median bill: $1,608

Sweetwater County

Rate: 0.60%

Median bill: $1,469

Platte County

Rate: 0.59%

Median bill: $1,464

Converse County

Rate: 0.58%

Median bill: $1,557

Laramie County

Rate: 0.58%

Median bill: $1,893

Fremont County

Rate: 0.63%

Median bill: $1,591

Goshen County

Rate: 0.59%

Median bill: $1,395

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