Union County taxpayers paid $117,586 in County School Facility Tax in February, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when County School Facility Tax collection stood at $143,476.
Over the past 12 months, Union 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 |
|---|---|---|
| February | $117,586 | -18% |
| January | $143,476 | 9.2% |
| December 2024 | $131,400 | -2.5% |
| November 2024 | $134,719 | -1.9% |
| October 2024 | $137,382 | 8.3% |
| September 2024 | $126,892 | -3.2% |
| August 2024 | $131,137 | 1.6% |
| July 2024 | $129,031 | -4.4% |
| June 2024 | $134,994 | 4.7% |
| May 2024 | $128,969 | -4.5% |
| April 2024 | $135,100 | 15.2% |
| March 2024 | $117,302 | 8.9% |
| February 2024 | $107,674 | – |
