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 $314,241.
Over the past 12 months, Marion County's residents have collectively paid a total of $3.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| February | $267,844 | -14.8% |
| January | $314,241 | 16.2% |
| December 2024 | $270,434 | -2.3% |
| November 2024 | $276,722 | 4.7% |
| October 2024 | $264,214 | -6.1% |
| September 2024 | $281,429 | 0.4% |
| August 2024 | $280,195 | -0.2% |
| July 2024 | $280,697 | 1% |
| June 2024 | $278,019 | 4.9% |
| May 2024 | $265,049 | -7.4% |
| April 2024 | $286,097 | 15.3% |
| March 2024 | $248,066 | 5.3% |
| February 2024 | $235,518 | - |
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