Monroe County taxpayers paid $376,252 in County School Facility Tax in April, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when County School Facility Tax collection stood at $312,417.
Over the past 12 months, Monroe County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $3.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| April | $376,252 | 20.4% |
| March | $312,417 | -3.8% |
| February | $324,803 | -16.4% |
| January | $388,454 | 20% |
| December 2024 | $323,616 | -2.4% |
| November 2024 | $331,482 | 9.5% |
| October 2024 | $302,729 | -2.3% |
| September 2024 | $309,929 | -4.9% |
| August 2024 | $325,874 | 3.1% |
| July 2024 | $316,214 | -2.6% |
| June 2024 | $324,745 | 5.8% |
| May 2024 | $306,836 | -0.4% |
| April 2024 | $308,192 | – |
