Cheyenne, WY real estate: buy or sell with a local AXEN agent
In Cheyenne you own more pipe than you think. The owner is responsible for the water line past the curb stop and the sewer line from the city main all the way to the house. And lawn watering is banned from December 1 to March 31 every year.
What are the popular neighborhoods in Cheyenne?
Popular Cheyenne neighborhoods include Downtown Cheyenne, Rainsford Historic District, The Avenues, Sun Valley, Western Hills and Buffalo Ridge. Each one prices differently, so ask your agent for recent sales in the ones you like.
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What should you know before buying a home in Cheyenne?
In Cheyenne you own the water line past the curb stop and the sewer line from the main, so have the sewer line checked before you buy. The city has no special short-term rental rules. Check the county floodplain map, because even fences and grading in a floodplain need a permit first.
The rules that apply everywhere in Wyoming are on the Wyoming page. These are the Cheyenne details that trip people up.
Get pre-approved →- You own the water and sewer lines. The owner owns the water line past the curb stop and the sewer line from the main (the wye). BOPU says it is not responsible for damage from those lines. Ask your insurance agent about coverage.
- Check the floodplain map. Laramie County has an online floodplain map. In a floodplain, you need a floodplain development permit before work starts. That includes fences and grading, not just buildings.
- Short-term rentals have no special city rules. The city treats short-term rentals like any other home. More than one rental on the same lot needs every required approval.
- Learn the watering rules. BOPU bans lawn watering from December 1 to March 31. From April 1 to November 30, water lawns no more than 3 days a week. Never water outside from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Buying land with a well? You need a State Engineer permit before you drill a new well. Laramie County has a state groundwater control area, set up in 1981, with spacing and meter rules for irrigation, city and industrial wells. Water rights move with the land when it sells.
What should you do before selling a home in Cheyenne?
Wyoming keeps your sale price private. Laramie County taxes come due in halves, payable by November 10 and May 10. Broken sidewalk, curb or driveway in front of the home is the owner's job to fix, with a city permit.
Your sale price stays private.
Under Wyoming Statute 34-1-142, sales information is not a public record. The county will not mail, email or give it over the phone.
Split taxes by the county dates.
Half the tax is payable by November 10. The other half is payable by May 10 of the next year. Pay the full year by December 31 and the first-half interest is waived. Late taxes carry 18% interest.
Fix the sidewalk the right way.
Broken sidewalk, curb, gutter or driveway in the right-of-way is the owner's job. All work there needs a right-of-way permit from the city.
Cheyenne real estate questions
How do I appeal my Laramie County assessment?
File with the Assessor within 30 days of the mail date on your Assessment Schedule. Schedules must be mailed by the fourth Monday of April.
Can I Airbnb my Cheyenne home?
The city has no special short-term rental rules. It treats them like other homes. More than one rental on a lot needs every required approval.
Do I need a permit for a shed or fence?
Sheds and detached garages over 200 square feet need a permit. Fences over 6 feet need one too. Front-yard fences can be up to 4 feet tall and must sit 2 feet back from a public sidewalk.
Do building permits expire in Cheyenne?
Yes. A permit goes void if work does not start within 6 months. The Building Department can grant extensions of up to 180 days with a written reason.
Do I need a permit for a new well?
Yes. File a U.W. 5 application with the Wyoming State Engineer and wait for approval before you drill. A licensed driller must do the work.
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