The TaxLienSimple Index / Wyoming
Wyoming Tax-Lien & Tax-Deed Investing
What Wyoming statute actually pays — return, redemption and bid method — cross-referenced with the live auction inventory we track. Every figure traces to state law or a county source.
Statutes verified Jul 29, 2026
Statutory note. Certificates are not sold by competitive rate bidding — the return (15% + 3%) is fixed by statute and purchasers are assigned parcels by lot/rotation; the separate 18% figure in §39-13-108 is the pre-sale delinquency interest, not the investor's redemption return.
Counties we track in Wyoming
| # | County | TaxLienSimple Index | Live parcels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albany County | C 45 | 150 |
| 2 | Natrona County | D 44 | 976 |
| 3 | Carbon County | D 43 | 422 |
| 4 | Park County | D 43 | 243 |
| 5 | Goshen County | D 42 | 126 |
| 6 | Platte County | D 41 | 62 |
Wyoming tax sale — FAQ
What is the TaxLienSimple Index for Wyoming?
Wyoming scores 41/100 (Tier D), ranked #37 of 51 jurisdictions. The TaxLienSimple Index is a 0–100 research guide built from statutory terms and the inventory we track — not a yield, a guarantee, or investment advice. Realized returns depend on competition, redemption and your own due diligence. Verify every figure with the county before bidding.
How does redemption and return work in Wyoming?
15% per annum simple interest from the date of sale plus a one-time 3% penalty on the amount purchased (earned in the first year), per W.S. §39-13-108 and uniform county practice. Redemption period: Owner may redeem for at least 4 years; a tax deed can be applied for no earlier than 4 years and no later than 6 years from the original sale.. Certificates are not sold by competitive rate bidding — the return (15% + 3%) is fixed by statute and purchasers are assigned parcels by lot/rotation; the separate 18% figure in §39-13-108 is the pre-sale delinquency interest, not the investor's redemption return.
What is Wyoming's statutory return on a tax lien or tax deed purchase?
15% per annum simple interest from the date of sale plus a one-time 3% penalty on the amount purchased (earned in the first year), per W.S. §39-13-108 and uniform county practice. Certificates are not sold by competitive rate bidding — the return (15% + 3%) is fixed by statute and purchasers are assigned parcels by lot/rotation; the separate 18% figure in §39-13-108 is the pre-sale delinquency interest, not the investor's redemption return.
What is the bid method for Wyoming tax sales?
Wyoming uses a n/a method for its tax lien sales.
Does Wyoming use tax-lien auctions or tax-deed sales?
Wyoming uses a tax lien system. Certificates are not sold by competitive rate bidding — the return (15% + 3%) is fixed by statute and purchasers are assigned parcels by lot/rotation; the separate 18% figure in §39-13-108 is the pre-sale delinquency interest, not the investor's redemption return.
See the actual parcels in Wyoming
Browse the live tax-lien, deed and foreclosure inventory we track — search by county, redemption window and opening bid.
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