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 $260,878.
Over the past 12 months, Christian County's residents have collectively paid a total of $3.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| April | $321,158 | 23.1% |
| March | $260,878 | -6.2% |
| February | $278,137 | -12.4% |
| January | $317,629 | 16.1% |
| December 2024 | $273,643 | -6.1% |
| November 2024 | $291,340 | 1.8% |
| October 2024 | $286,127 | 2.1% |
| September 2024 | $280,146 | -1.3% |
| August 2024 | $283,914 | 2.2% |
| July 2024 | $277,890 | -11% |
| June 2024 | $312,093 | 8.3% |
| May 2024 | $288,237 | 1.2% |
| April 2024 | $284,901 | - |
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