Foreclosures · WY
Wyoming foreclosures by county
Short answer: Wyoming forecloses mostly without a court case, and the process ends at a foreclosure auction, typically 2 to 4 months after the first filing. Filings are recorded in each county's land records office (the recorder, register of deeds or clerk, depending on the county). Below is every Wyoming county, each with its own page on pre-foreclosure filings, the foreclosure auction and the owners to reach before it.
Counties covered
23
Each with its own foreclosure page.
Process
Non-judicial
Ends at a foreclosure auction.
After the sale
Redemption after sale
3 months for owners after the sale, plus short lienholder windows.
Every Wyoming county
Largest first, by Census population.
| County | County seat | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Laramie County foreclosures | Cheyenne | 101,000 |
| Natrona County foreclosures | Casper | 80,000 |
| Campbell County foreclosures | Gillette | 47,000 |
| Sweetwater County foreclosures | 41,273 | |
| Fremont County foreclosures | 39,721 | |
| Albany County foreclosures | 39,288 | |
| Sheridan County foreclosures | 32,978 | |
| Park County foreclosures | 31,082 | |
| Teton County foreclosures | 23,272 | |
| Lincoln County foreclosures | 21,000 | |
| Uinta County foreclosures | 20,621 | |
| Carbon County foreclosures | 14,250 | |
| Converse County foreclosures | 13,766 | |
| Goshen County foreclosures | 12,635 | |
| Big Horn County foreclosures | 12,084 | |
| Sublette County foreclosures | 8,965 | |
| Johnson County foreclosures | 8,803 | |
| Platte County foreclosures | 8,512 | |
| Crook County foreclosures | 7,775 | |
| Washakie County foreclosures | 7,662 | |
| Weston County foreclosures | 6,866 | |
| Hot Springs County foreclosures | 4,625 | |
| Niobrara County foreclosures | 2,301 |
Wyoming foreclosure at a glance
The essentials for finding and working foreclosures. The full process, owner rights and law detail are in the Wyoming foreclosure laws guide.
| Process | Non-judicial. Most run under a power of sale, without a court case. |
|---|---|
| The auction | A public foreclosure auction, run by the officer state law assigns and named in the notice of sale. |
| Typical timeline | 2 to 4 months from first filing to sale, uncontested. |
| Where filings are recorded | In each county's land records office (the recorder, register of deeds or clerk, depending on the county). |
| Redemption | 3 months for owners after the sale, plus short lienholder windows. |
| Deficiency | Allowed. |
Wyoming foreclosure FAQ
Where are Wyoming foreclosure filings recorded?
Notices of default or sale are recorded in each county's land records office (the recorder, register of deeds or clerk, depending on the county), or published and posted, as state law requires. The deed after the sale is recorded in the same place. Each county page below says where to look and what each document shows.
Are Wyoming foreclosure auctions sheriff sales or trustee sales?
Neither name fits exactly. Wyoming auctions are run by whoever state law assigns to the process, and the published notice of sale names that officer along with the date, time, place and terms. Search the county page for where those notices appear.
How do I get a Wyoming pre-foreclosure list?
Counties record the filings but rarely publish them as a list. Pre-foreclosure lists are compiled from those records. LowBaller covers all 23 Wyoming counties: scan any ZIP to see owners in pre-foreclosure and at auction, ranked by how close the foreclosure auction is and how much equity they hold.
How long do Wyoming owners have before the foreclosure auction?
Typically 2 to 4 months from the first filing, uncontested. Advertisement foreclosure with a genuine post-sale redemption: rare in the Mountain West. During that time the owner keeps title and can sell, which is why the weeks after a filing are when a private offer matters most.
Can I buy a Wyoming home before the foreclosure auction?
Yes, from the owner directly. Until the foreclosure auction the owner holds title, so a sale that pays off the loan stops the foreclosure. You can inspect and run title, which the auction rarely allows, and an owner with equity keeps the difference instead of losing it at the sale.
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Scan your market freeInformational summary, not legal advice. Foreclosure process, timelines, redemption and deficiency rules are summarized at the state level and change by statute and court rule. The published notice of sale controls every date and term. Homeowners facing foreclosure should speak with an attorney or a HUD-approved housing counselor.