Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous year, when County School Facility Tax collection stood at $468,698.
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 | $500,375 | 6.8% |
| 2023 | $468,698 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | $472,372 | 15.1% |
| 2021 | $410,287 | 40.3% |
| 2020 | $292,515 | 1% |
| 2019 | $289,747 | -9.9% |
| 2018 | $321,476 | - |
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