Saline County taxpayers paid $307,991 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 $274,007.
Over the past 12 months, Saline County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $3.1 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 | $307,991 | 12.4% |
| May | $274,007 | -4.5% |
| April | $286,870 | 14.4% |
| March | $250,852 | 5% |
| February | $239,015 | -13.4% |
| January | $275,893 | 16.4% |
| December 2024 | $237,002 | -1% |
| November 2024 | $239,306 | 3.8% |
| October 2024 | $230,513 | -4.7% |
| September 2024 | $241,939 | 2.3% |
| August 2024 | $236,583 | 0.2% |
| July 2024 | $236,166 | -4.4% |
| June 2024 | $247,047 | – |
