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 $287,015.
Over the past 12 months, Douglas County's residents have collectively paid a total of $3.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| August | $284,044 | -1% |
| July | $287,015 | -0.4% |
| June | $288,253 | 6.1% |
| May | $271,572 | -0.7% |
| April | $273,385 | 21.4% |
| March | $225,101 | -8.2% |
| February | $245,190 | -11.4% |
| January | $276,782 | 12.5% |
| December 2024 | $246,083 | -10.3% |
| November 2024 | $274,201 | 9.9% |
| October 2024 | $249,599 | -1.6% |
| September 2024 | $253,733 | 2.8% |
| August 2024 | $246,740 | - |
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