Typical residential security deposit amount a landlord holds and later accounts for on a return statement in Wyoming (2026)
A typical Wyoming range, the local factors behind it, and the tools to price your own project.
Reviewed for 2026, updated September 8, 2026.
What drives the cost in Wyoming
Wyoming deposits fall below the national typical range, with Jackson a striking exception well above it and Cheyenne, Laramie, and Casper near the state norm. State law sets no cap, is commonly cited as requiring return within 30 days of termination or shortly after receiving a forwarding address, whichever is later, with a longer window when damage deductions are involved, so confirm the current terms. Extreme wind, cold, and energy-sector swings shape both the damage you see and how fast you can price it in a state with few contractors.
Tips for Wyoming buyers
- Get the forwarding address in writing so the later of the two deadlines is clear.
- Use the extended window only for genuine damage deductions and note that on the statement.
- Wind-driven damage to screens, doors, and fences is owner maintenance.
Ranges are hedged planning estimates derived from a national typical range and a local index, not quotes. A typical single deposit on a market-rate residential rental is commonly around one month's rent, which puts most deposits somewhere in this range; actual amounts vary widely with local rents, unit size, pets, and state caps, and this is a working reference rather than a survey figure.
Price your project
- Deposit Deduction Depreciation Calculator: Estimates how much of a carpet, paint, blind, or appliance replacement a landlord can fairly deduct from a security deposit once the item's age and normal wear are taken into account.
- Security Deposit Refund Statement Calculator: Adds up the deposit held, any interest owed, and each itemized deduction to show the exact refund due to the tenant or the balance the tenant still owes.
- Late Deposit Return Penalty Exposure Calculator: Shows landlords how many days remain before a state return deadline and what missing it could cost when a statute allows forfeited deductions or multiplied damages.