Fayette County taxpayers paid $221,106 in County School Facility Tax in June, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when County School Facility Tax collection stood at $210,334.
Over the past 12 months, Fayette County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $2.3 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 | $221,106 | 5.1% |
| May | $210,334 | -0.6% |
| April | $211,501 | 19.2% |
| March | $177,410 | -1.5% |
| February | $180,055 | -15.2% |
| January | $212,295 | 17.2% |
| December 2024 | $181,185 | -0.4% |
| November 2024 | $181,881 | 3.2% |
| October 2024 | $176,305 | -3.3% |
| September 2024 | $182,384 | 0.5% |
| August 2024 | $181,508 | 0% |
| July 2024 | $181,508 | -8.3% |
| June 2024 | $197,948 | – |
