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 $409,978.
Over the past 12 months, Boone County's residents have collectively paid a total of $4.9 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 | $364,123 | -11.2% |
| February | $409,978 | -7.3% |
| January | $442,437 | 12.2% |
| December 2024 | $394,191 | -16.4% |
| November 2024 | $471,631 | 8.4% |
| October 2024 | $434,996 | 1.9% |
| September 2024 | $426,875 | 5.4% |
| August 2024 | $404,964 | 2.7% |
| July 2024 | $394,274 | -14.9% |
| June 2024 | $463,355 | 27.9% |
| May 2024 | $362,138 | 0.2% |
| April 2024 | $361,245 | 13.4% |
| March 2024 | $318,692 | - |
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