Small County PILT Parity Act

Key Points

• This bill changes how the federal government pays counties that have a lot of federal land, like national parks or forests. Because counties cannot collect property taxes on federal land, the government sends them money to help cover the cost of local services.
• The plan creates new funding levels for very small counties with as few as 1,000 residents. Currently, the law treats all small counties the same, which can leave the smallest communities with less money than they need for basic services.
• The extra money will help rural local governments pay for essential needs like public schools, road repairs, and police and fire departments. This is especially important in Western states where the federal government owns a large percentage of the land.
• The bill sets specific payment amounts based on a county's population size. For example, a county with 1,000 people would receive about $325 per person, while a county with 50,000 people would receive about $95 per person.

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