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State Information Request: School Construction Revenue Sources

A state policymaker requested information on how states are funding capital outlay other than by local property taxes. Our response summarizes some revenue options (sales tax, lottery revenues, general funds and excise taxes) and provides state examples. To provide timely assistance to our constituents, State Information Requests are typically completed in 48 hours. They reflect an issue scan versus a comprehensive analysis.

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Jan. 29, 2021

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