Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous month, when County School Facility Tax collection stood at $271,603.
Over the past 12 months, Fulton County's residents have collectively paid a total of $2.9 million in County School Facility Tax.
The County School Facility Tax is a local sales tax that funds school construction and repairs. The tax is typically imposed at a rate of up to 1%. Authorized in Illinois in 2007, it has since then been adopted by over 60 counties. The tax is often viewed as a way to support schools without raising property taxes.
A 2025 WalletHub study found that Illinois has the highest overall taxes in the U.S., with rates more than 50% higher than the national average. The study estimates that a median household in Illinois pays an effective tax rate of 16.58%, or about $13,099 per year.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| February | $271,969 | 0.1% |
| January | $271,603 | 15.1% |
| December 2024 | $236,027 | -6.4% |
| November 2024 | $252,167 | 3.4% |
| October 2024 | $243,870 | 2.4% |
| September 2024 | $238,175 | 2.7% |
| August 2024 | $231,918 | -0.8% |
| July 2024 | $233,828 | -6.4% |
| June 2024 | $249,735 | 8.7% |
| May 2024 | $229,655 | -2.9% |
| April 2024 | $236,485 | 13.8% |
| March 2024 | $207,898 | -4.3% |
| February 2024 | $217,246 | - |
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