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NACo Legislative Presentation: The Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) Program
By Jonathan Shuffield Feb. 28, 2019
Tags: Public Lands
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Reports & ToolkitsSixty-two percent of the nation’s counties contain federal lands. The PILT program helps to offset costs incurred for county services — including road and bridge upkeep, public safety and emergency medical services — provided to the users of untaxable federal public lands.NACo Legislative Presentation: The Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) Program
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NACo Legislative Presentation: The Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) Program
Check out NACo's Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) Presentation to learn more about the PILT Program, including:
- Why PILT Matters to Counties
- How PILT Works
- The History of PILT
- Current Funding Levels
Sixty-two percent of the nation’s counties contain federal lands. The PILT program helps to offset costs incurred for county services — including road and bridge upkeep, public safety and emergency medical services — provided to the users of untaxable federal public lands.2019-02-28Reports & Toolkits2023-04-12
Check out NACo's Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) Presentation to learn more about the PILT Program, including:
- Why PILT Matters to Counties
- How PILT Works
- The History of PILT
- Current Funding Levels

About Jonathan Shuffield (Full Bio)
Legislative Director – Public Lands | Western Interstate Region
Jonathan serves as NACo’s legislative director for public lands and liaison to the Western Interstate Region, lobbying Congress on public lands issues including Payments In Lieu of Taxes, Secure Rural Schools, land management and endangered species.More from Jonathan Shuffield
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All matters relating to federally-owned public lands including federal land management programs, natural resource revenue sharing payments, payments in lieu of taxes, and property tax immunity concerns.pagepagepage<p>All matters relating to federally-owned public lands including federal land management programs, natural resource revenue sharing payments, payments in lieu of taxes, and property tax immunity concerns.
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