The federal government compensates counties for the tax-exempt status of federal lands within their boundaries. For rural counties, particularly those with extensive public land ownership, these payments often constitute a significant portion of county and school budgets, and influence economic development opportunities.
— Analysis shows raising Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) population limits for small-population counties would increase total payments by $5.7 to $6.6 million annually.
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— Reforming county payments by establishing a permanent Trust to fund Secure Rural Schools (SRS).
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— Explore and Download National Forest Cut & Sold Report Statistics
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— Explore and Download National Forest Gross Receipts Statistics
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