Property taxes in Big Horn County, Wyoming

Q: How are property taxes calculated in Big Horn County?

Rate Gazetteer uses U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year county medians (B25103 / B25077) for real estate taxes paid and owner-occupied home value; implied rate = median tax ÷ median value. This is a survey rollup—your county assessor and taxing districts sets parcel mills and assessments. Big Horn County — median owner-occupied real estate taxes ($1,156) and median home value ($198,200) from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Tables B25103 / B25077). Implied effective rate ≈ 0.58% (median tax ÷ median value).

Q: When are property taxes due in Wyoming?

Wyoming property taxes are commonly due in two halves—many counties use November and May installments—verify on your county treasurer statement.

Q: How can I lower my property tax bill in Big Horn County?

Appeal assessed value at county equalization, claim residential exemptions you qualify for, and verify mill lines by taxing district.

Q: What exemptions or assessment appeals matter in Big Horn County?

Wyoming residential exemptions and tax relief programs may apply—Department of Revenue and county assessors publish rules. Residential exemptions and tax relief programs may apply—Department of Revenue and county assessors publish rules.

Q: Why don’t these county medians match my property tax bill?

This page uses U.S. Census Bureau ACS county medians—a statistical summary of owner-occupied homes, not your parcel’s assessed value, class, or mill rate stack. Confirm exemptions and district lines on your county treasurer materials.

For Big Horn County, U.S. Census Bureau ACS county medians imply about 0.58% of median owner-occupied value in reported annual property taxes ($198,200 value, $1,156 taxes)—a regional survey snapshot, not your individual notice.

Big Horn County — median owner-occupied real estate taxes ($1,156) and median home value ($198,200) from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Tables B25103 / B25077). Implied effective rate ≈ 0.58% (median tax ÷ median value).

Big Horn County uses **U.S. Census Bureau ACS** county **medians** here—verify **assessor** and **treasurer** notices for parcel rates and credits.

Last verified2026-04-18

Reference

Rates at a glance

Effective rate is median real estate taxes ÷ median owner-occupied value (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year county medians—Connecticut uses the 2021 county file). Local assessors and tax officials set parcel mills and credits.

Implied eff. rate (ACS medians): 0.58%
Median annual taxes (ACS): $1,156
Median home value (ACS): $198,200
County population (2024 estimate): 12,084

How this compares nationally

Big Horn County’s modeled effective rate here is 0.58% of this page’s benchmark. That modeled effective rate is below the broad national band many surveys use for orientation (often roughly 1–1.3% of home value, varying by source and methodology)—local bills still depend on your parcel.

Orientation band (~1–1.3%): many U.S. surveys summarize owner-occupied property taxes in that range as a share of value—definitions differ. See Tax Foundation — Property taxes as a percentage of owner-occupied housing value (state / local, illustrative national context).

Estimate

Modeled property tax

Annual tax (modeled)

$1,156

Breakdown

Levy components

Major portions of the published rate stack (schools, county, specials) as labeled on the cited source—not parcel-specific.

Component	Detail
Mill levies	Wyoming mills apply to assessed value—county, school, city, and special districts stack.
Mineral & use	Classification rules affect residential vs other property—verify assessor notices.

Assessment & taxable value

Wyoming **assessors** set **taxable** value for **mills** by property class.

Exemptions & credits

HomesteadReference
Owner exemptions
Wyoming **residential** exemptions adjust taxable value—file with the **county assessor**.
SeniorReference
Tax relief programs
**Veteran** and **income-tested** relief may apply—verify **Department of Revenue**.
Other creditReference
Board of equalization
Appeal **assessed value** through **county** equalization after your notice.

**Residential** exemptions and **tax relief** programs may apply—**Department of Revenue** and **county** assessors publish rules.

Tools

Estimate for your home

Move the slider to scale this page’s published model to a different home value. Illustrative only.

Your value

$0—$1,698,200

Value

Illustrative annual tax

$1,156

Implied effective rate at this value: 0.58% (after value scaling).

The slider scales the headline modeled tax in proportion to this page’s benchmark home value. If your taxable assessed value differs from market price (caps, fractional assessment, exemptions), your actual bill will not match a simple market multiple.

Not a tax bill, legal estimate, or appeal tool. Exemptions, caps, specials, and assessment rules can change your actual amount; confirm with your assessor or collector.

FAQ

Common questions

Short answers tied to this county’s model—always confirm dates and eligibility on official notices.

How are property taxes calculated in Big Horn County?

Rate Gazetteer uses U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year county medians (B25103 / B25077) for real estate taxes paid and owner-occupied home value; implied rate = median tax ÷ median value. This is a survey rollup—your county assessor and taxing districts sets parcel mills and assessments. Big Horn County — median owner-occupied real estate taxes ($1,156) and median home value ($198,200) from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Tables B25103 / B25077). Implied effective rate ≈ 0.58% (median tax ÷ median value).

When are property taxes due in Wyoming?

Wyoming property taxes are commonly due in two halves—many counties use November and May installments—verify on your county treasurer statement.

How can I lower my property tax bill in Big Horn County?

Appeal assessed value at county equalization, claim residential exemptions you qualify for, and verify mill lines by taxing district.

What exemptions or assessment appeals matter in Big Horn County?

Wyoming residential exemptions and tax relief programs may apply—Department of Revenue and county assessors publish rules. Residential exemptions and tax relief programs may apply—Department of Revenue and county assessors publish rules.

Why don’t these county medians match my property tax bill?

This page uses U.S. Census Bureau ACS county medians—a statistical summary of owner-occupied homes, not your parcel’s assessed value, class, or mill rate stack. Confirm exemptions and district lines on your county treasurer materials.

Sources

Verification

Primary reference

U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey (2023 5-year), Tables B25103, B25077, and B01003, county level (Wyoming)

Last verified: 2026-04-18
Evidence type: Estimated

Built from secondary sources, summaries, or mixed references—not a single primary document.

County figures use **ACS 2023 5-year** **medians** for annual property taxes and owner-occupied home value; population from **B01003** (same survey) or **POPESTIMATE2024** where matched. Implied **effective rate** = median tax ÷ median value—a county summary, **not** every parcel. Confirm **millage** and **exemptions** with local officials.

Related official pages

Reference population (context): 12,084