W.S. 1-21-1208: Wyoming security deposit rules in plain English
What W.S. 1-21-1208 says about Wyoming security deposits: the cap, the deadline to return the deposit, itemized deductions and interest. Every fact below comes from our statute-checked data. Last verified 2026-10-22.
Quick answer
- Return deadline
- 60 days
- 60 days is the latest date when the landlord deducts for damage. With no damage, the refund and itemized list are due within 30 days after the lease ends.
- If the landlord gets your new mailing address late, the deadline becomes 15 days after they receive it (plus 30 days if there is damage), whichever is later. Send your forwarding address within 30 days.
- Maximum deposit
- No statutory cap. A rental agreement must state whether any portion of the deposit is nonrefundable, and written notice of that fact must also be given to the renter when the deposit is taken (§ 1-21-1207).
- Itemized list
- Yes, an itemized list of deductions is required
- Interest
- No. The balance of the deposit and prepaid rent is delivered or mailed "without interest" (§ 1-21-1208(a)).
What W.S. 1-21-1208 says, as we verified it
Deposit limit
No statutory cap. A rental agreement must state whether any portion of the deposit is nonrefundable, and written notice of that fact must also be given to the renter when the deposit is taken (§ 1-21-1207).
Interest
No. The balance of the deposit and prepaid rent is delivered or mailed "without interest" (§ 1-21-1208(a)).
Full citation: W.S. 1-21-1207, 1-21-1208 Read the official text
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FAQ: W.S. 1-21-1208
How long does a landlord have to return a deposit under W.S. 1-21-1208?
Under W.S. 1-21-1208, a Wyoming landlord has 60 days to return the security deposit or send an itemized list of deductions. 60 days is the latest date when the landlord deducts for damage. With no damage, the refund and itemized list are due within 30 days after the lease ends. If the landlord gets your new mailing address late, the deadline becomes 15 days after they receive it (plus 30 days if there is damage), whichever is later. Send your forwarding address within 30 days.
Is there a limit on the security deposit in Wyoming?
No statutory cap. A rental agreement must state whether any portion of the deposit is nonrefundable, and written notice of that fact must also be given to the renter when the deposit is taken (§ 1-21-1207).
Does Wyoming require an itemized list of deductions?
Yes, an itemized list of deductions is required. Citation: W.S. 1-21-1207, 1-21-1208.
Does the landlord have to pay interest on the deposit in Wyoming?
No. The balance of the deposit and prepaid rent is delivered or mailed "without interest" (§ 1-21-1208(a)).
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