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This guide is the reading version of our Wyoming rule base. In the app, the same rules become dated tasks on each of your Wyoming properties, timed to your purchase date, lease dates, property age, and climate, with an email before each one is due. The free preview shows a sample of that schedule for Wyoming in under a minute, no account needed.
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Wyoming compliance obligations
Wyoming landlords commonly track 5 state and local compliance obligations, each listed below with its schedule, its sources, and the date we last verified it. Among them: file the Wyoming annual report for the ownership entity, pay first-half Wyoming property tax installment, and pay second-half Wyoming property tax installment.
Confirm the unit is safe and habitable yearly and before each move-in
Wyoming law (W.S. 1-21-1202 and 1-21-1203) bars renting a unit that is not reasonably safe, sanitary, and fit for occupancy and requires working electrical, heating, and plumbing with hot and cold running water unless both parties agree otherwise in writing, so a yearly walkthrough, repeated before each move-in, that confirms those systems work and tests every smoke alarm (the state fire code requires them in apartment buildings, and some cities, such as Laramie, require them in every rental) keeps the unit compliant and leaves a dated record.
On a recurring schedule · Last verified September 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3
File the Wyoming annual report for the ownership entity
If your Wyoming rental is held in an LLC, corporation, or limited partnership formed in or registered with Wyoming, the entity must file its annual report with the Secretary of State and pay the license tax ($60, or $0.0002 per dollar of its Wyoming assets when that is greater, so more than $60 once those assets pass $300,000) by the first day of the month it was formed or registered there, and a report still unfiled 60 days after that date can lead to administrative dissolution.
On a recurring schedule · Last verified September 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3
Pay first-half Wyoming property tax installment
Wyoming property tax is paid to the county treasurer in two halves, and a first half not paid or postmarked by November 10 becomes delinquent and accrues 18% annual interest, unless the whole year's tax is paid by December 31, in which case no interest is charged.
Each year around November 10 · Last verified September 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3
Pay second-half Wyoming property tax installment
The second half of Wyoming property tax must be paid or postmarked to the county treasurer by May 10, and any tax still unpaid on May 11 is declared delinquent, accrues 18% annual interest, and can end in a tax sale of the property's tax lien.
Each year around May 10 · Last verified September 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3
Return security deposit with itemized statement within 30 days of move-out
Wyoming law (W.S. 1-21-1208) requires delivering or mailing the balance of the deposit and any prepaid rent, with a written itemization of each deduction and the reason for it, within 30 days after the rental agreement ends or within 15 days after you receive the tenant's new mailing address, whichever is later (30 more days when the unit is damaged), and unreasonably failing to do so lets the tenant recover the full deposit plus court costs.
On a recurring schedule · Last verified September 2026 · source 1 · source 2
Seasonal maintenance for Wyoming
Landlords in Wyoming plan upkeep around a cold climate: this guide lists 7 seasonal maintenance items for Wyoming in calendar order, each with its timing and the date we last verified it. Among them: smoke and CO detector seasonal test, check the roof, exterior, and foundation for winter wind and freeze damage, and inspect roof for hail damage after peak hail season.
Smoke and CO detector seasonal test
An annual full test of smoke and CO detectors (beyond battery swaps) confirms every alarm actually sounds.
Around March · Verified before August 2026
Check the roof, exterior, and foundation for winter wind and freeze damage
Wyoming's chinook and gap winds are strongest and most frequent from October through March and can lift shingles and loosen flashing and siding, so an early April check of the roof, exterior, and foundation finds wind damage and freeze and thaw cracks before the late spring and early summer rains, the wettest stretch of the year in most of the state, get into the structure.
Each year around April 1 · Last verified September 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3
Inspect roof for hail damage after peak hail season
Wyoming hail falls mostly in June and July and most often on the eastern plains, especially around Cheyenne, so a mid-August roof check with photos finds bruised or cracked shingles and dented gutters and flashing while the damage can still be reported within the insurer's deadline for reporting claims and repaired before winter.
Each year around August 15 · Last verified September 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3
Inspect and secure roofing before winter wind season
Wyoming's high wind season runs from October through March, when chinook and gap winds regularly gust past 60 mph and can top 80 mph, so a mid-September check that secures lifted shingles, ridge caps, flashing, and loose fasteners readies the roof while it is still warm enough for replacement shingles to seal.
Each year around September 15 · Last verified September 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3
Winterize sprinklers and exterior plumbing by mid-September
Most of Wyoming has its first freezing night in September (around mid-month in Laramie, Rawlins, and Riverton, and near month's end in Cheyenne), and water left in sprinkler lines, hoses, or hose bibs expands as it freezes and cracks them, so blowing out and draining them by mid-September (by mid-August in Jackson Hole, Star Valley, the Pinedale area, Dubois, and the other high western valleys) prevents burst lines and water damage.
Each year around September 15 · Last verified September 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3
Furnace inspection before heating season
A pre-season furnace inspection prevents mid-winter heating failures and carbon monoxide risk.
Around September · Verified before August 2026
Gutter cleaning after leaf fall
Clearing gutters after leaf drop prevents ice dams and roofline water damage in winter.
Around November · Verified before August 2026
Baseline upkeep for every rental
Every rental needs the same baseline care regardless of state: this guide tracks 16 recurring upkeep items, each with its schedule and the date we last verified it. Among them: CPA tax document preparation, gutter inspection, and HVAC filter replacement.
CPA tax document preparation
Organized records make tax filing accurate and deductions defensible.
Within 365 days of the triggering event · Verified before August 2026
Gutter inspection
Clear gutters prevent water intrusion, foundation, and roof damage.
Within 90 days of the triggering event · Verified before August 2026
HVAC filter replacement
Clean filters protect HVAC equipment and keep energy costs down.
Within 90 days of the triggering event · Verified before August 2026
Insurance renewal review
Confirms coverage limits and premiums still match the property risk.
Within 365 days of the triggering event · Verified before August 2026
LLC annual filing prep
Keeps the ownership entity in good standing with state filings.
Within 365 days of the triggering event · Verified before August 2026
Lease renewal planning
Planning renewals ahead of time reduces vacancy and turnover costs.
Within 365 days of the triggering event · Verified before August 2026
Maintenance review
Keeps small maintenance issues from turning into expensive repairs.
Within 30 days of the triggering event · Verified before August 2026
Owner distribution check
Verifies owner cash distributions reconcile with rent and expenses.
Within 30 days of the triggering event · Verified before August 2026
Pest inspection
Early pest detection prevents structural damage and habitability complaints.
Within 90 days of the triggering event · Verified before August 2026
Property tax review
Reviewing assessments can surface appeal opportunities and budget changes.
Within 365 days of the triggering event · Verified before August 2026
Rent collection review
Confirms rent was received on time and surfaces collection issues early.
Within 30 days of the triggering event · Verified before August 2026
Rent increase review
Keeps rent aligned with market rates and local rent regulations.
Within 365 days of the triggering event · Verified before August 2026
Smoke detector battery check
Working smoke and CO detectors are a life-safety and legal requirement.
Within 90 days of the triggering event · Verified before August 2026
Utilities minimal-service verification
Confirms vacant-property utilities stay at minimal service so pipes, alarms, and sump pumps keep working.
Within 14 days of the triggering event · Verified before August 2026
Utility reconciliation
Catches billing errors and unexpected usage spikes on property utilities.
Within 30 days of the triggering event · Verified before August 2026
Vacant property security check
Regular walkthroughs of a vacant property deter break-ins, squatting, and unnoticed damage.
Within 30 days of the triggering event · Verified before August 2026
Common questions
What are the compliance requirements for Wyoming landlords?
Our reviewed rule base currently lists 5 state and local compliance obligations that Wyoming landlords commonly track. Among them: file the Wyoming annual report for the ownership entity, pay first-half Wyoming property tax installment, and pay second-half Wyoming property tax installment. Each obligation shows its schedule, the sources it was checked against, and the date we last verified it. This guide is general information for planning reminders, not legal advice.
What seasonal maintenance should Wyoming landlords plan for?
The Wyoming guide lists 7 seasonal maintenance items timed to a cold climate, in calendar order. Among them: smoke and CO detector seasonal test, check the roof, exterior, and foundation for winter wind and freeze damage, and inspect roof for hail damage after peak hail season. Landautomate turns each item into a dated reminder on your property calendar so the work is planned before the season arrives.
What routine upkeep should every Wyoming rental get?
Alongside state specific work, the Wyoming guide tracks 16 baseline upkeep items that apply to nearly every rental. Among them: CPA tax document preparation, gutter inspection, and HVAC filter replacement. These recur on a regular schedule, and Landautomate schedules each one automatically for every property you add.
How does Landautomate verify Wyoming landlord rules?
Every rule in the Wyoming guide goes through human review before it is published, and each rule shows the date we last verified it. Each compliance obligation links the primary sources it was checked against. Laws and deadlines change, so if you believe something here is outdated or incorrect, contact us at support@landautomate.com and we will review it promptly.