Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous month, when County School Facility Tax collection stood at $91,800.
Over the past 12 months, Piatt County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| March | $96,301 | 4.9% |
| February | $91,800 | -28% |
| January | $127,457 | 35.3% |
| December 2024 | $94,206 | -9.1% |
| November 2024 | $103,655 | 8.1% |
| October 2024 | $95,897 | -6.6% |
| September 2024 | $102,625 | 10.3% |
| August 2024 | $93,029 | -3.6% |
| July 2024 | $96,476 | -6.3% |
| June 2024 | $102,915 | 9.4% |
| May 2024 | $94,099 | 3.8% |
| April 2024 | $90,636 | 13.9% |
| March 2024 | $79,609 | - |
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