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01 · No State Income Tax in Wyoming
Wyoming is one of nine states with no state income tax, making it one of the most tax-favorable states for military servicemembers and retirees in the country.
Wyoming has no state income tax. All active duty military pay, National Guard and reserve pay, military retirement pay, and VA disability compensation are completely free from state income taxation. No exemptions to apply for, no forms to file, no income caps.
Wyoming military retirees pay zero state income tax on retired pay. Combined with Wyoming's no-tax status on Social Security and low property taxes, Wyoming is consistently ranked among the most financially advantageous states for military retirees.
VA disability payments are not subject to any Wyoming state tax. Federal exemption applies as always.
Military spouses working in Wyoming also benefit from no state income tax on their wages. This is a meaningful financial advantage for dual-income military families.
Wyoming's no-income-tax policy is constitutionally grounded and includes both personal and corporate income. It is not subject to annual legislative reversal in the way that statutory exemptions can be.
Do this next. Wyoming's no-income-tax status requires no action from servicemembers or veterans. Simply being a Wyoming resident or domiciliary means no state income tax on any income source.
02 · Property Tax Benefits for Veterans and Servicemembers
Wyoming offers strong property tax protections for disabled veterans alongside already-low statewide property tax rates.
Veterans rated 100% permanently and totally disabled by the VA receive a full property tax exemption on their primary residence in Wyoming. Apply through your county assessor with your VA award letter showing P&T status.
Wyoming provides a property tax exemption on the first $3,000 of assessed value for any honorably discharged veteran. This modest baseline benefit applies statewide regardless of disability rating.
The surviving spouse of a qualifying disabled veteran retains the property tax exemption as long as they do not remarry and continue to occupy the home as their primary residence.
Wyoming's effective property tax rates are among the lowest in the country, benefiting all military homeowners. F.E. Warren families in the Cheyenne area pay significantly lower property taxes than comparable homes at duty stations in higher-tax states.
Wyoming has no estate tax and no inheritance tax, a long-term financial planning advantage for military families and retirees building generational wealth.
Do this next. F.E. Warren AFB families should contact the Laramie County Assessor (307-633-4312) for property tax exemption applications. Bring your VA award letter and DD-214.
03 · Education Benefits in Wyoming
Wyoming offers National Guard tuition assistance and in-state tuition for military families on top of federal GI Bill programs.
Active members of the Wyoming National Guard receive a tuition waiver at the University of Wyoming and Wyoming community colleges. The waiver covers a significant portion of tuition costs. Contact the Wyoming Adjutant General's office for current benefit levels and eligibility requirements.
Active duty servicemembers stationed in Wyoming, their spouses, and dependents are eligible for in-state tuition at the University of Wyoming and Wyoming community colleges immediately upon arrival. Laramie County Community College (LCCC) in Cheyenne is directly accessible for F.E. Warren families.
University of Wyoming and Laramie County Community College participate in Yellow Ribbon or accept Post-9/11 GI Bill. Contact each institution's veterans services office for current participation and Yellow Ribbon availability.
Eligible dependents of veterans rated 100% P&T or who died in service may use Chapter 35 DEA benefits at any Wyoming institution.
Cheyenne is approximately 90 miles from Denver, making Colorado institutions and employment accessible for F.E. Warren families who prefer a larger metro's educational offerings.
Do this next. Laramie County Community College has a well-regarded veterans services program and is the most immediately accessible institution for F.E. Warren AFB families.
04 · SCRA
The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act is federal law. Wyoming courts and landlords must honor all SCRA protections.
Terminate any Wyoming lease with 30 days written notice after receiving PCS orders or a deployment of 90 or more days.
Pre-service debts capped at 6% interest upon written request with orders. Applies to mortgages, auto loans, credit cards, and student loans.
Wyoming courts cannot foreclose on a servicemember's primary residence without a court order while on active duty and for 1 year after.
Landlords cannot evict an active duty servicemember or family from a primary residence without a court order.
Wyoming courts cannot enter a default judgment against an active duty servicemember without a hearing. You may request a stay of proceedings if military service prevents your appearance.
Do this next. Contact the JAG Legal Assistance office at F.E. Warren AFB (307-773-4014) for SCRA enforcement help, lease issues, wills, and powers of attorney.
05 · Quality of Life Near F.E. Warren AFB and Cheyenne
Wyoming's capital city offers affordability, easy access to Denver, and the wide-open spaces of the Mountain West.
Cheyenne is approximately 90 miles north of Denver, Colorado. F.E. Warren families have straightforward access to Denver International Airport, major league sports, world-class healthcare, and a large metro job market while living in a much more affordable city.
Cheyenne's housing market is consistently among the most affordable in the Mountain West. Median home prices are well below Denver levels, and the VA loan market is active with experienced lenders who work regularly with Warren AFB families.
Wyoming offers exceptional hunting, fishing, skiing, and outdoor recreation. Vedauwoo climbing area is minutes from the base, Snowy Range Ski Area is about an hour away, and the Front Range of Colorado's skiing is 2 hours south.
The Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo (held annually in late July) is one of the largest rodeos in the world and a major community event. New families arriving in summer should expect significant activity and plan housing search accordingly.
Cheyenne has the essential services of a full city (major hospitals, retail, schools, restaurants) with a small-city pace of life. Traffic is minimal, and the community has a strong relationship with F.E. Warren AFB going back generations.
Do this next. The F.E. Warren AFB community is one of the oldest continuously active military installations in the country. The base and Cheyenne have a deeply intertwined history and a welcoming community for new arrivals.
06 · Military Spouse Employment and Licensing
Wyoming has enacted laws to support military spouse careers, and the Denver proximity provides expanded job market access.
Wyoming participates in expedited license endorsement for military spouses holding a valid professional license from another state.
Military spouses who leave employment to follow a servicemember on PCS orders are eligible for Wyoming unemployment benefits. Voluntary separation due to PCS is not treated as quitting without cause.
Military spouses employed in Wyoming benefit from no state income tax on their wages, a meaningful take-home pay advantage compared to many other duty stations.
The Denver metro's strong job market in aerospace, defense contracting, healthcare, and technology is accessible to Warren AFB families willing to commute or work remotely. Denver employers have increasingly hired remote Wyoming residents.
Do this next. Contact the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (307-777-3700) for unemployment claims and the relevant Wyoming professional licensing board for reciprocity procedures.
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