Pine County board backs resolution opposing proposed PILT cuts
Commissioners approved Resolution 2025-15 supporting maintenance of Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funding, noting the county receives about $901,000 annually and staff estimated a governors budget proposal could cut roughly $300,000 from Pine Countys PILT payments.
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County staff and commissioners raised concerns about the governor's budget proposal, which includes reductions to Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT). Staff summarized input from the Arrowhead Counties Association and a letter from Saint Louis County and estimated Pine County could face roughly a $300,000 reduction in PILT under the proposal. Commissioner comments noted Pine County currently receives about $901,000 in PILT payments and that reductions would have material local budget consequences.
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