Wyoming security deposit law

Read from the statute itself on 2026-11-09. Statewide rule; a city or county can add its own.

Maximum deposit: No statutory cap
Return deadline: 30 days
Interest: Not required by the statute

No cap; returned without interest within thirty (30) days after the agreement ends or fifteen (15) days after receiving the new address, whichever is later (30 more days if there is damage). Any non-refundable part must be in the rental agreement.

Source: Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1208 · read on 2026-11-09

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State

Monthly rent ($)

No statutory cap

Wyoming's statute sets no maximum: the amount is whatever the lease says. We show no « maximum » we would have to invent.

Return deadline

30 days

Within 30 days after the lease ends, or 15 days after receiving the renter's new address, whichever is later. 30 more days if there is damage to the unit.

Interest required

Not required by the statute

Wyoming: No cap; returned without interest within thirty (30) days after the agreement ends or fifteen (15) days after receiving the new address, whichever is later (30 more days if there is damage). Any non-refundable part must be in the rental agreement.

Source: Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1208 · read on 2026-11-09

Wyoming: common questions

How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Wyoming?

Wyoming's statute sets no maximum. No cap; returned without interest within thirty (30) days after the agreement ends or fifteen (15) days after receiving the new address, whichever is later (30 more days if there is damage). Any non-refundable part must be in the rental agreement.

How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Wyoming?

30 days. Within 30 days after the lease ends, or 15 days after receiving the renter's new address, whichever is later. 30 more days if there is damage to the unit.

Not legal advice. Confirm with a local landlord-tenant attorney before relying on a figure.

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