Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous month, when County School Facility Tax collection stood at $478,064.
Over the past 12 months, Jackson County's residents have collectively paid a total of $6.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| March | $495,966 | 3.7% |
| February | $478,064 | -23.2% |
| January | $622,795 | 16.9% |
| December 2024 | $532,595 | -0.7% |
| November 2024 | $536,344 | -0.7% |
| October 2024 | $540,172 | 0.9% |
| September 2024 | $535,366 | 2.9% |
| August 2024 | $520,388 | -2.1% |
| July 2024 | $531,453 | -2.5% |
| June 2024 | $545,161 | 1.3% |
| May 2024 | $538,032 | -3.2% |
| April 2024 | $555,611 | 19.5% |
| March 2024 | $464,827 | - |
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