State and Local Government (SLG) Finance

Move your tax-exempt government business into fast drive with industry-leading financing solutions at the point of sale.

Ignite your public sector growth opportunities

Offer your state and local government (SLG) customers the tax-exempt, pay-to-own equipment financing solutions they need at the lower rates and flexible payment options they deserve. Unlock the opportunities their tax-exempt status and strong credit rating brings.

Offer in-demand solutions to your customers




Control government costs




Maximize capital budgets




Avoid equipment obsolescence

See why our vendor partners choose us

  • Flexible financing options
  • Offer financing options that match your customer's budget and payment timeline needs — annually, quarterly, and when they make first payment.
  • Lower rates
  • Access the full benefit of government tax-exempt status to offer the lowest total costs of owning equipment.
  • Deep public sector expertise
  • Turn to dedicated experts who have in-depth knowledge of public sector customers, laws, regulations, policies, incentives, and more.
  • A proven funding partner
  • Feel secure with a strong, world-renowned funding partner that has supported billions of dollars in financing for vendors in the state and local government market since 2004.

Stand out with the competitive advantages

For your business

  • Expand target customer base for more equipment sales
  • Offer customers the best economic terms in an affordable, comprehensive solution
  • Close sales faster with digital tools
  • Receive payment up front upon equipment/product delivery
  • Make purchase order, delivery and invoicing processes as simple as a cash sale
  • Provide flexible terms to close sales now instead of waiting for future budget allocation
  • Secure a total solution and provide the tool to pay for it

For your customers

  • Reap the benefits of tax-exempt status
  • Stretch budgets and make equipment ownership a reality today without delay
  • Avoid debt creation, subject to appropriation when required
  • Deliver low interest rates and flexible structuring terms
  • Match payment period to the period of use
  • Provide the benefits of ownership and control
  • Meet demands for an easy one-stop solution

Drive business growth with the equipment customers need




Computers and copiers




Construction and road-grading equipment




Maintenance and materials handling equipment




Medical technology




Tractors, street sweepers, snow removal equipment




Police vehicles, golf cars, turf maintenance equipment and more

Work with the proven funding partner customers value

Public education

  • School districts
  • Public colleges and universities

State, city, and county agencies and institutions

  • Hospitals/healthcare systems (city, county or state owned)
  • Airports

Government utilities and more

  • Water and sewer districts
  • Other special governmental districts and political subdivisions

Pass savings to your tax-exempt customers


Sales Tax

Customers are entitled to state tax-exempt status for equipment purchases.*


Property Tax

Qualified customers enjoy equipment ownership — no property taxes required.


Income Tax

DLL’s interest income is federally tax-exempt, which brings customers lower rates.

* Sales tax applies to state and local government customers in the following states (whether or not they use leasing or financing): AR, AZ, CA, HI, MN, NC, SC, WA.

Feel confident with a global finance leader

With 50 years of experience, DLL understands the unique needs of our partners around the world—and offers proven solutions to help businesses thrive. Become a DLL partner today.