Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when County School Facility Tax collection stood at $79,245.
Over the past 12 months, Greene County's residents have collectively paid a total of $950,345 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 |
|---|---|---|
| July | $83,536 | 5.4% |
| June | $79,245 | -2.3% |
| May | $81,119 | -7.9% |
| April | $88,072 | 20.4% |
| March | $73,141 | 2.1% |
| February | $71,611 | -16.6% |
| January | $85,855 | 19.5% |
| December 2024 | $71,823 | -22.2% |
| November 2024 | $92,324 | 17.3% |
| October 2024 | $78,690 | 7.3% |
| September 2024 | $73,318 | 2.4% |
| August 2024 | $71,611 | 7.3% |
| July 2024 | $66,715 | - |
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