Wyoming
Checked against official sources on 2026-11-01. Each statement is tied to the statute or agency page listed under Sources.
Not legal or financial advice. Rules change. Confirm with the county before you bid.
- Sale type
- Lien held under a certificate of purchase or tax deed for delinquent taxes (W.S. §39-13-108(d)(ii))
Statute text
Any person, county, municipality or political subdivision holding a certificate of purchase or tax deed issued for delinquent taxes has a lien against the real property which is subject to the certificate of purchase or tax deed
- Interest / penalty
- Maximum rate set by law: 18% per year interest on delinquent taxes (W.S. §39-13-108(b)(ii)). Rate on a certificate of purchase: Confirm with the county.Interest runs on unpaid taxes after they become delinquent, until paid or collected (W.S. §39-13-108(b)(ii))
Statute text
shall bear interest at eighteen percent (18%) per annum until paid or collected
Statute text
shall bear interest at eighteen percent (18%) per annum until paid or collected
- Redemption
- Before the court confirms a sale, by paying all sums owing to the lienholder (W.S. §39-13-108(d)(iii)). Other redemption periods: Confirm with the county.
Statute text
Any person having an interest in the real property may redeem the property prior to confirmation by the court by paying into court a sum of money sufficient to pay all sums owing to the lienholder
- Bid method
- In a court-ordered sale, the sheriff sells at public auction without appraisal to the highest bidder for cash (W.S. §39-13-108(d)(iii))
Statute text
the sheriff shall advertise the property for sale, and sell the property at public auction, without appraisal, to the highest bidder for cash.
- Statute
- WY Statute §39-13-108
Statute text
Any person, county, municipality or political subdivision holding a certificate of purchase or tax deed issued for delinquent taxes has a lien against the real property which is subject to the certificate of purchase or tax deed
- Auction platform
- Sheriff, under a court order of sale (W.S. §39-13-108(d)(iii)). County treasurer details: Confirm with the county.
Statute text
the sheriff shall advertise the property for sale, and sell the property at public auction, without appraisal, to the highest bidder for cash.
- Auction timing
- The decree may direct the sheriff to sell the property and report the proceedings within sixty days (W.S. §39-13-108(d)(ii)). Dates: Confirm with the county.
Statute text
The decree may contain an order of sale directing the sheriff to advertise and sell the real property without appraisal and make a return of the proceedings within sixty (60) days
Counties 23
- Tax lien
- Tax deed
- Hybrid
- Redeemable deed
Summary
In Wyoming, a holder of a certificate of purchase or tax deed for delinquent taxes has a lien against the real property (W.S. §39-13-108(d)(ii)). Statute: WS §39-13-108.
Statute text
Any person, county, municipality or political subdivision holding a certificate of purchase or tax deed issued for delinquent taxes has a lien against the real property which is subject to the certificate of purchase or tax deed
Wyoming law refers to certificates of purchase and tax deeds issued for delinquent taxes (W.S. §39-13-108(d)(ii)). Sale dates and process: Confirm with the county. A person with an interest in the real property may redeem it before the court confirms a sale by paying all sums owing to the lienholder (W.S. §39-13-108(d)(iii)). WS §39-13-108.
Statute text
Any person, county, municipality or political subdivision holding a certificate of purchase or tax deed issued for delinquent taxes has a lien against the real property which is subject to the certificate of purchase or tax deed
Statute text
Any person having an interest in the real property may redeem the property prior to confirmation by the court by paying into court a sum of money sufficient to pay all sums owing to the lienholder
Delinquent taxes bear interest at eighteen percent (18%) per annum until paid or collected (W.S. §39-13-108(b)(ii)). WS §39-13-108.
Statute text
shall bear interest at eighteen percent (18%) per annum until paid or collected
En Wyoming, el titular de un certificado de compra o escritura fiscal por impuestos morosos tiene un gravamen sobre los bienes raíces (W.S. §39-13-108(d)(ii)). Estatuto: WS §39-13-108.
Statute text
Any person, county, municipality or political subdivision holding a certificate of purchase or tax deed issued for delinquent taxes has a lien against the real property which is subject to the certificate of purchase or tax deed
La ley de Wyoming se refiere a certificados de compra y escrituras fiscales emitidos por impuestos morosos (W.S. §39-13-108(d)(ii)). Fechas y proceso de venta: Confirme con el condado.
Statute text
Any person, county, municipality or political subdivision holding a certificate of purchase or tax deed issued for delinquent taxes has a lien against the real property which is subject to the certificate of purchase or tax deed
Los impuestos morosos devengan interés del dieciocho por ciento (18%) anual hasta que se paguen o cobren (W.S. §39-13-108(b)(ii)).
Statute text
shall bear interest at eighteen percent (18%) per annum until paid or collected
Extra due diligence
- Confirm the sale date with the county.
Statute text
the sheriff shall advertise the property for sale, and sell the property at public auction, without appraisal, to the highest bidder for cash.
- Confirme la fecha de la venta con el condado.
Statute text
the sheriff shall advertise the property for sale, and sell the property at public auction, without appraisal, to the highest bidder for cash.
How to sign up for the auction
Platform: Sheriff sale under a court order (W.S. §39-13-108(d)(iii)). Treasurer details: Confirm with the county.
Statute text
the sheriff shall advertise the property for sale, and sell the property at public auction, without appraisal, to the highest bidder for cash.
- Contact the county treasurer. Confirm with the county.
Statute text
the sheriff shall advertise the property for sale, and sell the property at public auction, without appraisal, to the highest bidder for cash.
- Ask when a sale is scheduled. Confirm with the county.
Statute text
the sheriff shall advertise the property for sale, and sell the property at public auction, without appraisal, to the highest bidder for cash.
- Property list: Confirm with the county.
Statute text
the sheriff shall advertise the property for sale, and sell the property at public auction, without appraisal, to the highest bidder for cash.
- In person or online: Confirm with the county.
Statute text
the sheriff shall advertise the property for sale, and sell the property at public auction, without appraisal, to the highest bidder for cash.
Deposit: The highest bidder pays cash (W.S. §39-13-108(d)(iii)).
Statute text
the sheriff shall advertise the property for sale, and sell the property at public auction, without appraisal, to the highest bidder for cash.
Platform: Venta del alguacil por orden judicial (W.S. §39-13-108(d)(iii)). Detalles del tesorero: Confirme con el condado.
Statute text
the sheriff shall advertise the property for sale, and sell the property at public auction, without appraisal, to the highest bidder for cash.
- Contacte al tesorero del condado. Confirme con el condado.
Statute text
the sheriff shall advertise the property for sale, and sell the property at public auction, without appraisal, to the highest bidder for cash.
- Pregunte cuándo hay una venta programada. Confirme con el condado.
Statute text
the sheriff shall advertise the property for sale, and sell the property at public auction, without appraisal, to the highest bidder for cash.
- Lista de propiedades: Confirme con el condado.
Statute text
the sheriff shall advertise the property for sale, and sell the property at public auction, without appraisal, to the highest bidder for cash.
- En persona o en línea: Confirme con el condado.
Statute text
the sheriff shall advertise the property for sale, and sell the property at public auction, without appraisal, to the highest bidder for cash.
Depósito: El mejor postor paga en efectivo (W.S. §39-13-108(d)(iii)).
Statute text
the sheriff shall advertise the property for sale, and sell the property at public auction, without appraisal, to the highest bidder for cash.
Over the counter (OTC)
Not set by the section read. Confirm with the county.
Statute text
the sheriff shall advertise the property for sale, and sell the property at public auction, without appraisal, to the highest bidder for cash.
Not set by the section read. Confirm with the county.
Statute text
the sheriff shall advertise the property for sale, and sell the property at public auction, without appraisal, to the highest bidder for cash.
No lo fija la sección consultada. Confirme con el condado.
Statute text
the sheriff shall advertise the property for sale, and sell the property at public auction, without appraisal, to the highest bidder for cash.
Platforms
- County sheriff offices
Statute text
the sheriff shall advertise the property for sale, and sell the property at public auction, without appraisal, to the highest bidder for cash.
Surplus proceeds
After a confirmed sale, the balance goes to persons holding prior interests, who may claim it within two years from the date of confirmation (W.S. §39-13-108(d)(iv)(C)).
Statute text
The balance to be paid to persons holding prior interests in the real property as their interests may appear. The payment may be claimed within two (2) years from the date of confirmation of the sale
La lista de condados y las fuentes están en inglés.
Sources
- W.S. 39-13-108(d)(ii) — checked 2026-11-01
- W.S. 39-13-108(b)(ii) — checked 2026-11-01
- W.S. 39-13-108(d)(iii) — checked 2026-11-01
- W.S. 39-13-108(d)(iv)(C) — checked 2026-11-01
Checked against official sources on 2026-11-01. Each statement is tied to the statute or agency page listed under Sources.
County records come from the directory's research files (dated where shown). Always confirm dates, deposits and rules with the county office before you bid. Report an error.
Not legal or financial advice. Rules change. Confirm with the county before you bid.