Wyoming
Sale typeTax lien certificate
Rate / penalty15% + 15% penalty
Redemption period4 years
Wyoming stacks a 15% annual rate with an additional 15% penalty, then gives owners four years to redeem — the longest window of any state on this list — before the certificate holder can apply for a deed.
Not sure how Wyoming's system compares to a state you already know? Read Tax Lien vs. Tax Deed: What's the Difference? for the full breakdown.
This page is general information, not financial or legal advice. Rates and redemption periods are set by state statute and can change by county or legislative session — always confirm against the county's own auction notice before bidding.