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 approximately $2.1 million.
Over the past 12 months, Champaign County's residents have collectively paid a total of $27.4 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 | $2,177,120 | 3.2% |
| February | $2,109,510 | -19.2% |
| January | $2,611,600 | 12.6% |
| December 2024 | $2,320,260 | -7.2% |
| November 2024 | $2,499,830 | 6.7% |
| October 2024 | $2,341,870 | -1.6% |
| September 2024 | $2,379,890 | 13.4% |
| August 2024 | $2,098,190 | -0.5% |
| July 2024 | $2,108,780 | -8.5% |
| June 2024 | $2,305,680 | 2.5% |
| May 2024 | $2,249,210 | 2% |
| April 2024 | $2,205,440 | 10.6% |
| March 2024 | $1,993,562 | - |
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