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NACo Legislative Presentation: The Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) Program

By Jonathan Shuffield Feb. 28, 2019

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NACo Legislative Presentation: The Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) Program

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.

NACo Legislative Presentation: The Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) Program

Jonathan Shuffield

February 28, 2019

February 28, 2019, 12:15 pm

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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.

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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

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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.

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