Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when County School Facility Tax collection stood at approximately $1.1 million.
Over the past 12 months, Peoria County's residents have collectively paid a total of $12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| June | $1,158,190 | 8.4% |
| May | $1,068,530 | -4.4% |
| April | $1,117,220 | 21.8% |
| March | $917,071 | 1.2% |
| February | $905,872 | -21.3% |
| January | $1,150,520 | 20.4% |
| December 2024 | $955,589 | -1.4% |
| November 2024 | $968,833 | 2.1% |
| October 2024 | $948,449 | 1% |
| September 2024 | $939,185 | <0.1% |
| August 2024 | $938,926 | -1.6% |
| July 2024 | $954,190 | -5.5% |
| June 2024 | $1,010,095 | - |
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