011-14 Wyo. Code R. § 14-7

Current through April 27, 2019
Section 14-7 - Church property - W.S. 39-11-105(a)(vii)

(a) The word "exclusively" shall not be construed so narrowly and literally that it defeats the purpose of the exemption. Any use, however, other than one qualifying as religious worship under the statute must be de minimis (truly minor). As an example, the receipt of pay for temporary use of church property, when not needed or desired for religious services, is minor and will not affect the exemption.

(b) The real property exemption for religious worship, church schools and church parsonages, includes land around such institutions reasonably necessary for convenient ingress and egress, light, air, or appropriate ornament. However, lots adjacent to a church building which are not reasonably needed for the convenient enjoyment of the building as a church are not exempt.

(c) Property used for religious worship together with other multiple uses including educational, commercial, social or charitable, is not exempt. (Kings Ranch, #85-4)

(d) A "church school" is one operated under the auspices or control of a local church, religious congregation, or denomination established to promote and promulgate the commonly held religious doctrines of the group, though it may also include basic academic subjects in its curriculum.

(e) The assessor may consider evidence of sales/use tax exemption as a qualified religious organization granted by the State pursuant to W.S. 39-15-105(a)(iv)(B).

011-14 Wyo. Code R. § 14-7

Amended, Eff. 4/7/2015.