WY HB0162

Creates a property tax exemption of $6,000 in assessed value annually for first responders in Wyoming, including peace officers, dispatchers, firefighters, and ambulance personnel (both paid and volunteer)

Requires claimants to file a sworn claim with the county assessor by the fourth Monday in May, providing documentation such as an employer ID card, recent pay stub, or official letter confirming first responder status

Limits the exemption to the claimant's principal residence and prohibits claiming the exemption in more than one county

Allows first responders to renew eligibility in subsequent years by simply contacting the assessor's office to confirm continued qualification, rather than refiling full documentation

Takes effect January 1, 2027