Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when County School Facility Tax collection stood at $977,560.
Over the past 12 months, Williamson County's residents have collectively paid a total of $10.6 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 | $828,401 | -15.3% |
| January | $977,560 | 6.9% |
| December 2024 | $914,341 | -5.4% |
| November 2024 | $966,258 | 10% |
| October 2024 | $878,726 | 0.2% |
| September 2024 | $877,281 | 3.3% |
| August 2024 | $849,534 | -1.2% |
| July 2024 | $860,167 | -5.4% |
| June 2024 | $909,070 | 7.5% |
| May 2024 | $845,801 | -5.2% |
| April 2024 | $892,318 | 16.4% |
| March 2024 | $766,270 | -0.1% |
| February 2024 | $766,884 | - |
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