Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, when County School Facility Tax collection stood at $117,102.
Over the past 12 months, Piatt County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| July | $113,585 | -3% |
| June | $117,102 | 4.6% |
| May | $112,005 | -2.3% |
| April | $114,596 | 19% |
| 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 | - |
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