Idaho counties to receive $49.6 million in payment in lieu of taxes for federal public lands

By: Laura Guido

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: July 3, 2026

Words: 287

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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Idaho’s 44 counties are set to receive a total of around $49.6 million to cover lost revenue from the lack of property taxes on federal public lands within their boundaries.

The federal government annually provides local governments that include large swaths of federal lands with “payment in lieu of taxes,” or PILT, funding to help cover costs to provide community services.

“Idaho’s counties are responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars, and dependable PILT funding …

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