Sweetwater County, WY Property Taxes (2026)

Sweetwater County owners pay a median of $1,469 a year on a median home value of $242,900, an effective rate of 0.60%. That's the 5th-highest rate of 23 Wyoming counties with Census data, above 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

0.60%

5th highest of 23 in WY

Median annual bill

$1,469

~$122/month

Median home value

$242,900

Wyoming county median

0.57%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Sweetwater County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Sweetwater County's 0.60% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,457
Savings at 10–15% off
$146–$219
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Sweetwater County vs. Wyoming vs. U.S. property tax rates

Sweetwater County0.60%
Wyoming county median0.57%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Sweetwater County's effective property tax rate is 0.60%, vs. 0.57% for the median Wyoming county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 5th 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 Sweetwater County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Sweetwater 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 $1,469 bill, 10–15% off is $147–$220 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Wyoming

Wyoming homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater County, Wyoming?
The median effective property tax rate in Sweetwater County is 0.60%: a median annual bill of $1,469 on a median home value of $242,900. That's the 5th-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 Sweetwater County?
The median Sweetwater County property tax bill is $1,469 a year, about $122 a month, compared with a Wyoming county median of $1,465.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Sweetwater County?
The deadline to appeal in Sweetwater County is May 4th Monday. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Sweetwater County a high property tax area?
Sweetwater County's 0.60% effective rate is above the Wyoming county median of 0.57% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 5th-highest rate of 23 Wyoming counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Sweetwater County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Uinta County

Rate: 0.54%

Median bill: $1,389

Sublette County

Rate: 0.41%

Median bill: $1,435

Fremont County

Rate: 0.63%

Median bill: $1,591

Carbon County

Rate: 0.56%

Median bill: $1,202

Lincoln County

Rate: 0.44%

Median bill: $1,458

Natrona County

Rate: 0.62%

Median bill: $1,608

Hot Springs County

Rate: 0.56%

Median bill: $1,202

Albany County

Rate: 0.57%

Median bill: $1,846

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