What is the sales tax rate in Cheyenne?
The combined sales tax rate in Cheyenne, Wyoming is 5% as of 2026. It is made up of the Wyoming statewide base rate of 4%, plus applicable Laramie County and local district taxes. Cheyenne sits within Laramie County, and the rate can vary slightly across ZIP codes because of special district additions (see the ZIP breakdown below).
Sales tax in Wyoming is administered by the Wyoming Department of Revenue, which collects and distributes tax on behalf of the state and its local jurisdictions. The rate applies to most retail sales of tangible personal property delivered within Cheyenne.
Who needs to collect sales tax in Cheyenne, Wyoming?
Any business with sales tax nexus in Wyoming must register, collect, and remit sales tax on taxable sales delivered to Cheyenne. Nexus is established through:
- Physical presence: an office, store, warehouse, employee, or inventory located in Wyoming.
- Economic nexus: exceeding $100,000 in sales to Wyoming customers in the current or prior year.
- Marketplace facilitators: platforms such as Amazon or Etsy collect and remit on behalf of their third-party sellers.
Out-of-state (remote) sellers that cross Wyoming's economic nexus threshold must register with the Wyoming Department of Revenue before continuing to sell into the state.
How do you register for a sales tax permit in Cheyenne?
To collect sales tax in Cheyenne, you must register for a sales tax permit with the Wyoming Department of Revenue. Registration is generally free. You will typically need your EIN or SSN, business entity details, bank account information, and an estimate of your monthly Wyoming sales. Most permits are issued within a few business days of an online application.
How do you charge the right sales tax in Cheyenne?
Sales tax in Cheyenne is charged based on the delivery address. For orders shipped to a Cheyenne address, the combined rate of 5% generally applies; for in-store sales, the rate is based on the store's location. Because some ZIP codes within Laramie County carry additional special-district taxes, always confirm the exact rate for the specific delivery ZIP code. The tables below show the most common Cheyenne ZIP codes and how Cheyenne compares with other cities in Laramie County and across Wyoming.
