H.R. 8257: Small County PILT Parity Act
The bill named the Small County PILT Parity Act aims to modify the current laws governing payments in lieu of taxes (PILT) for local governments with low populations. Here's a breakdown of the key changes proposed by the bill:
1. Population Threshold Adjustments
The bill seeks to change the threshold for defining "low-population units" of general local government. Specifically:
- The current population threshold of 4,999 residents is lowered to 499 residents.
- Another threshold is also modified from 5,000 to 500 residents.
2. Changes to Payment Calculations
The bill proposes new formulas for calculating the PILT payments based on the population of these local government units. The adjustments in the payment structure include:
- Payments will now be calculated by multiplying the population by a specific dollar amount.
- The proposed payments for different population tiers are tabled as follows:
| If population equals— | The limitation is equal to the population times— |
|---|---|
| 500 | $514.50 |
| 1,000 | $404.56 |
| 2,000 | $320.75 |
| 3,000 | $289.14 |
| 4,000 | $262.84 |
| 5,000 | $231.25 |
| 6,000 | $216.56 |
| 7,000 | $203.90 |
| 8,000 | $189.24 |
| 9,000 | $176.57 |
| 10,000 | $161.82 |
| 11,000 | $157.69 |
| 12,000 | $153.48 |
| 13,000 | $147.18 |
| 14,000 | $142.98 |
| 15,000 | $138.73 |
| 16,000 | $136.64 |
| 17,000 | $134.51 |
| 18,000 | $132.44 |
| 19,000 | $130.35 |
| 20,000 | $128.30 |
| 21,000 | $126.14 |
| 22,000 | $124.04 |
| 23,000 | $124.04 |
| 24,000 | $121.95 |
| 25,000 | $119.85 |
| 26,000 | $117.73 |
| 27,000 | $117.73 |
| 28,000 | $117.73 |
| 29,000 | $115.65 |
| 30,000 | $115.65 |
| 31,000 | $113.53 |
| 32,000 | $113.53 |
| 33,000 | $111.40 |
| 34,000 | $111.40 |
| 35,000 | $109.28 |
| 36,000 | $109.28 |
| 37,000 | $107.20 |
| 38,000 | $107.20 |
| 39,000 | $105.13 |
| 40,000 | $105.13 |
| 41,000 | $102.99 |
| 42,000 | $100.93 |
| 43,000 | $100.93 |
| 44,000 | $98.78 |
| 45,000 | $98.78 |
| 46,000 | $96.72 |
| 47,000 | $96.72 |
| 48,000 | $94.61 |
| 49,000 | $94.61 |
| 50,000 | $92.50. |
3. Purpose of the Bill
By adjusting the thresholds and payment calculations, the bill aims to increase financial support for smaller local governments that might struggle with revenue due to their small population size. This legislative change intends to ensure that lower-population counties or municipalities receive more equitable treatment and support in terms of PILT payments.
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| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Apr. 14, 2026 | Introduced in House |
| Apr. 14, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. |
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