Wyoming Lawmakers Reject Property Tax Repeal | Cheyenne News

Cheyenne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 4, 2026 · 1m

Wyoming lawmakers just rejected a sweeping plan to eliminate property taxes entirely — a move that was set to be decided by voters in November. The bill, which would have replaced lost revenue with higher sales taxes, failed 7-6 after new data revealed most homeowners didn’t even use existing tax cuts. Amid years of debate over soaring home values and proposed fixes like refunds and constitutional changes, the vote reflects shifting political winds — many Freedom Caucus-backed lawmakers who championed the repeal didn’t win reelection. Some argue property taxes make homeownership feel like…