Local Public Health Funding

Historically, a combination of local, state, and federal resources has financed services provided by local health jurisdictions. These include:

  • Local funds: county general funds, licenses, permits, and fees for services
  • State funds: contracts for specific programs, flexible funds to meet local needs, and reimbursement for performing specific services (i.e., Medicaid reimbursement)
  • Federal funds: contracts for specific programs and reimbursement for performing specific services (most of this funding is passed through the state Department of Health)
  • Other funding—such as federal or private grants

The mix of these funds and the conditions attached to their use have changed over time.

Funding Information Resources