Livingston County taxpayers paid $370,487 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 $412,955.
Over the past 12 months, Livingston County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $4.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| February | $370,487 | -10.3% |
| January | $412,955 | -2.3% |
| December 2024 | $422,797 | 8.5% |
| November 2024 | $389,619 | 3.1% |
| October 2024 | $377,879 | -1.5% |
| September 2024 | $383,746 | 8% |
| August 2024 | $355,359 | 1.2% |
| July 2024 | $351,085 | -15.3% |
| June 2024 | $414,261 | 12.6% |
| May 2024 | $368,023 | -1.9% |
| April 2024 | $375,261 | 18% |
| March 2024 | $318,133 | -6.9% |
| February 2024 | $341,634 | – |
