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Albany County, Wyoming

525 E Grand Avenue
Laramie, Wyoming 82070

Tel: 307-721-2541
Fax: 307-721-2544

County Website: Albany county
Assessor Website: Albany county assessor

Albany County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

File a petition form within 30 days of the postmark date of the assessment.
https://www.co.albany.wy.us/DocumentCenter/View/110/Appeals-Petition-Form-PDF
Provide reasons why the assessment is incorrect.

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An Informal Hearing will be conducted by the Assessor. A Formal Hearing is the result of an unresolved Informal Hearing with the Assessor. Thirty (30) days prior to the hearing, the person shall exchange with the County Assessor copies of any evidence or document(s) they intend to present during the County Board of Equalization hearing.

Here's how to lower your property taxes in Albany county

Contact the county assessor

Contact the Albany county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Albany county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.

Tax exemptions

Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Albany county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.

Appeal tax assessment

Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Albany county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.

Challenge the tax rate

Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Albany county government and ask them to consider reducing it.

Property Tax Rules

Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Albany county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Albany county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.

Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Albany county Wyoming tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.

About Albany County

Homes in Albany county have a median home value of $244,439.

Albany county home values are ranked 7 out of 23 counties in the state of Wyoming for median home price. The average median home value in Wyoming is $214,587. Niobrara county has the lowest median price at $127,907. Teton county has the highest median price at $860,961.

Compared to the rest of the United States, Albany county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~87%.

Wyoming Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Albany county is $51,362.

Compared to the state of Wyoming and the United States, Albany county's median household income is lower than the state of Wyoming's average median household income of $63,452 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.

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Albany county's population has grown from 30,797 in 1990 to 37,066 in 2020, an increase of 20% over that time frame.

For comparison, the state of Wyoming's population has grown from 453,589 in 1990 to 576,851 in 2020, an increase of 27% over that time frame.

In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.

Albany county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Wyoming and the United States.

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Albany County Wyoming Cities

Buford, Centennial, Garrett, Jelm, Laramie, Rock River, Tie Siding

Albany County Wyoming Zipcodes

82051 / 82052 / 82055 / 82058 / 82063 / 82070 / 82083 / 82084 /

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