Jo Daviess County taxpayers paid $252,863 in County School Facility Tax in February, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when County School Facility Tax collection stood at $297,893.
Over the past 12 months, Jo Daviess County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $3.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| February | $252,863 | -15.1% |
| January | $297,893 | 11.8% |
| December 2024 | $266,514 | -15.4% |
| November 2024 | $314,899 | 11.6% |
| October 2024 | $282,063 | -4.3% |
| September 2024 | $294,701 | -3.7% |
| August 2024 | $306,090 | 10.4% |
| July 2024 | $277,328 | -5.5% |
| June 2024 | $293,448 | 25% |
| May 2024 | $234,754 | -1% |
| April 2024 | $237,130 | 12.4% |
| March 2024 | $210,981 | 0.5% |
| February 2024 | $210,005 | – |
