Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when County School Facility Tax collection stood at $606,333.
Over the past 12 months, Whiteside County's residents have collectively paid a total of $7.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| August | $646,504 | 6.6% |
| July | $606,333 | -14.2% |
| June | $706,892 | 13.8% |
| May | $621,292 | -0.2% |
| April | $622,249 | 19% |
| March | $522,880 | -1.1% |
| February | $528,937 | -15.6% |
| January | $626,362 | 11.1% |
| December 2024 | $564,020 | -4.6% |
| November 2024 | $591,212 | 8.6% |
| October 2024 | $544,206 | -1.9% |
| September 2024 | $554,963 | -1.5% |
| August 2024 | $563,187 | - |
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