Warren County taxpayers paid $140,886 in County School Facility Tax in May, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, when County School Facility Tax collection stood at $142,207.
Over the past 12 months, Warren County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $1.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May | $140,886 | -0.9% |
| April | $142,207 | 25.1% |
| March | $113,679 | -7.3% |
| February | $122,666 | -9.1% |
| January | $134,961 | 4% |
| December 2024 | $129,753 | -5.2% |
| November 2024 | $136,896 | 6.7% |
| October 2024 | $128,304 | 11.6% |
| September 2024 | $115,005 | 1.3% |
| August 2024 | $113,549 | -0.3% |
| July 2024 | $113,896 | -6.6% |
| June 2024 | $121,988 | 6.6% |
| May 2024 | $114,407 | – |
