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 $309,678.
Over the past 12 months, Lee County's residents have collectively paid a total of $3.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| March | $283,827 | -8.3% |
| February | $309,678 | -10.7% |
| January | $346,687 | 17.4% |
| December 2024 | $295,232 | 1.3% |
| November 2024 | $291,380 | <0.1% |
| October 2024 | $291,373 | -0.9% |
| September 2024 | $293,907 | 0.2% |
| August 2024 | $293,331 | -5.1% |
| July 2024 | $308,956 | -4.6% |
| June 2024 | $323,748 | 15.9% |
| May 2024 | $279,225 | -1.7% |
| April 2024 | $284,030 | 16.8% |
| March 2024 | $243,226 | - |
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