Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous month, when County School Facility Tax collection stood at $162,029.
Over the past 12 months, Shelby County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.8 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 | $169,963 | 4.9% |
| April | $162,029 | 15.8% |
| March | $139,865 | 3.6% |
| February | $134,980 | -14.7% |
| January | $158,231 | 15% |
| December 2024 | $137,580 | -6.9% |
| November 2024 | $147,773 | 7.3% |
| October 2024 | $137,777 | -3.3% |
| September 2024 | $142,415 | -7.4% |
| August 2024 | $153,867 | 5.8% |
| July 2024 | $145,396 | -10.4% |
| June 2024 | $162,338 | 15.6% |
| May 2024 | $140,391 | - |
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