Government

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Peoria County taxpayers paid just under $1.2 million in County School Facility Tax in August, according to Illinois tax records .

This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous month, when County School Facility Tax collection stood at approximately $1.1 million.

Over the past 12 months, Peoria County's residents have collectively paid a total of $12.4 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.

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