Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous year, when County School Facility Tax collection stood just over $3.3 million.
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.
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,400,690 | 2.3% |
| 2023 | $3,323,027 | 6.7% |
| 2022 | $3,113,155 | 15.2% |
| 2021 | $2,703,036 | 42.6% |
| 2020 | $1,895,689 | 9.5% |
| 2019 | $1,730,516 | 115.7% |
| 2018 | $802,238 | - |
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