Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when County School Facility Tax collection stood at $493,217.
Over the past 12 months, Henry County's residents have collectively paid a total of $5.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| July | $467,182 | -5.3% |
| June | $493,217 | 2.3% |
| May | $482,051 | 4.4% |
| April | $461,914 | 19.8% |
| March | $385,594 | -4.8% |
| February | $405,073 | -11.8% |
| January | $459,117 | 13.9% |
| December 2024 | $403,133 | -2.7% |
| November 2024 | $414,124 | -1.4% |
| October 2024 | $420,146 | 2.1% |
| September 2024 | $411,467 | 5.8% |
| August 2024 | $388,752 | -2.7% |
| July 2024 | $399,492 | - |
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