Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when County School Facility Tax collection stood at $46,630.
Over the past 12 months, Hamilton County's residents have collectively paid a total of $603,968 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 |
|---|---|---|
| March | $50,535 | 8.4% |
| February | $46,630 | -12.5% |
| January | $53,261 | 9.9% |
| December 2024 | $48,450 | -7.6% |
| November 2024 | $52,427 | -4.6% |
| October 2024 | $54,951 | 13.7% |
| September 2024 | $48,332 | -0.2% |
| August 2024 | $48,405 | -5.2% |
| July 2024 | $51,059 | 1.4% |
| June 2024 | $50,374 | 1.7% |
| May 2024 | $49,548 | -0.9% |
| April 2024 | $49,996 | 9.7% |
| March 2024 | $45,561 | - |
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