Sangamon County taxpayers paid just over $2.8 million 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 just over $2.3 million.
Over the past 12 months, Sangamon County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $30.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| April | $2,840,700 | 22.3% |
| March | $2,321,980 | 3.8% |
| February | $2,236,260 | -22.1% |
| January | $2,871,680 | 15.2% |
| December 2024 | $2,492,860 | -4.9% |
| November 2024 | $2,622,160 | 9.4% |
| October 2024 | $2,396,880 | -4% |
| September 2024 | $2,497,930 | 3.8% |
| August 2024 | $2,406,190 | -3.2% |
| July 2024 | $2,486,530 | -3.1% |
| June 2024 | $2,565,830 | 8.1% |
| May 2024 | $2,374,150 | -4.1% |
| April 2024 | $2,475,741 | – |
