Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when County School Facility Tax collection stood at $113,619.
Over the past 12 months, Lawrence County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May | $104,192 | -8.3% |
| April | $113,619 | 21.6% |
| March | $93,453 | 2.9% |
| February | $90,820 | -14.5% |
| January | $106,281 | 15.5% |
| December 2024 | $92,021 | -4.9% |
| November 2024 | $96,765 | 2.7% |
| October 2024 | $94,254 | 4.4% |
| September 2024 | $90,267 | 2.6% |
| August 2024 | $88,021 | -1.1% |
| July 2024 | $89,006 | -1.3% |
| June 2024 | $90,188 | 7.9% |
| May 2024 | $83,555 | - |
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