June 29, 2018 Divergences in state revenue disbursements To meet their residents’ needs, municipalities depend on a combination of local revenues such as property tax and state-generated revenues including income tax. Therefore, state tax structures and formulas for allocating revenues to municipalities affect their ability to fund basic services, meet community goals, and attract and retain residents and businesses. Each of the municipalities in the CMAP region receives a share of several state revenue sources, including the income tax, motor fuel tax (MFT), use tax, sales tax, and the personal property replacement tax (PPRT). The state disburses these revenues based on various factors, including population or other criteria long established in state statute. This policy update analyzes the extent to which municipalities rely on any individual state revenue source, highlights factors that create differences between the revenues that communities receive, and suggests potential tax policy changes that can strengthen individual communities and the region. Download Divergences in State Revenue Disbursements reportOpens in a new tab Article by CMAP staff Stay connected with your community Newsletter sign-up Opens in a modal Latest Highlights Click to read New water demand forecast highlights need for sustainable water management Posted on Click to read New water demand forecast highlights need for sustainable water management Click to read CMAP's 2025-2026 Advocacy Agenda details policy positions and priorities that will guide the region Posted on Click to read CMAP's 2025-2026 Advocacy Agenda details policy positions and priorities that will guide the region Click to read Securing Illinois' groundwater future Posted on Click to read Securing Illinois' groundwater future Click to read 2024 Annual Report: Serve, strengthen, empower our region Posted on Click to read 2024 Annual Report: Serve, strengthen, empower our region