What Is Impact Aid?

Impact Aid is a Federal education program that reimburses school districts for the lost revenue and additional costs associated with the presence of nontaxable Federal property. Because most public school districts are funded largely through local taxes and fees, and because Federal land is exempt from taxation, as are many of the businesses and facilities located on that land, districts containing Federal property are at a financial disadvantage in funding their schools.

Graph about school district funding for federally-impacted school districts and non-impacted school districts

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Think Your School District May Be Eligible for Impact Aid?

Download our quick reference guide, which breaks down eligibility criteria for Section 7002 Federal Property and Section 7003 Basic Support funding, including property requirements and student thresholds.

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Want a Deeper Dive into the Impact Aid Program?

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