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 $142,392.
Over the past 12 months, Perry County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| April | $186,678 | 31.1% |
| March | $142,392 | 6.9% |
| February | $133,239 | -5.5% |
| January | $140,943 | 15.1% |
| December 2024 | $122,454 | -2.9% |
| November 2024 | $126,080 | -7.1% |
| October 2024 | $135,708 | 7.7% |
| September 2024 | $126,013 | 8% |
| August 2024 | $116,649 | -6% |
| July 2024 | $124,145 | -0.9% |
| June 2024 | $125,213 | 8% |
| May 2024 | $115,959 | -30.2% |
| April 2024 | $166,122 | - |
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