Hamilton County taxpayers paid $600,272 in County School Facility Tax in 2024, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous year, when County School Facility Tax collection stood at $591,253.
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.
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $600,272 | 1.5% |
| 2023 | $591,253 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | $597,757 | 21.4% |
| 2021 | $492,250 | 41.3% |
| 2020 | $348,367 | 12.3% |
| 2019 | $310,138 | -14.5% |
| 2018 | $362,551 | – |
