Franklin County taxpayers paid $321,638 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 $329,269.
Over the past 12 months, Franklin County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $3.3 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 | $321,638 | -2.3% |
| April | $329,269 | 24.3% |
| March | $264,904 | 5.6% |
| February | $250,745 | -16.8% |
| January | $301,215 | 15% |
| December 2024 | $262,040 | -0.3% |
| November 2024 | $262,890 | 0.6% |
| October 2024 | $261,330 | <-0.1% |
| September 2024 | $261,401 | -2.7% |
| August 2024 | $268,637 | -0.8% |
| July 2024 | $270,725 | -4.6% |
| June 2024 | $283,667 | 4.8% |
| May 2024 | $270,676 | – |
