Municipal PILOT Program Updates
Issue Brief by the National Taxpayers Union Foundation
The National Taxpayers Union Foundation (NTUF) recently posted an issue brief with some history and updates on municipal payments in lieu of taxation (PILOT) programs focusing on tax-exempt nonprofits. Here are the key facts highlighted in the issue brief:
- PILOT programs help municipalities pay for vital services when large non-profits make up a significant portion of taxable property
- Boston’s 2011 PILOT guidance provides cities with a model for how to approach voluntary PILOT contributions without harming non-profits
- PILOTs do not provide substantial revenues to offset spending and should only be used to fund necessary local services
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