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St. Clair County collects $607,499 in County Flood Protection Tax in February

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

St. Clair County taxpayers paid $607,499 in County Flood Protection Tax in February, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when County Flood Protection Tax collection stood at $792,734.

Over the past 12 months, St. Clair County's residents have collectively paid a total of $7.9 million in County Flood Protection Tax.

The County Flood Protection Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for other taxing jurisdictions' use.

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.

County Flood Protection Tax Collected in St. Clair County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
February$607,499-23.4%
January$792,73421.4%
December 2024$653,204-11%
November 2024$733,71813.4%
October 2024$646,8541.1%
September 2024$639,524-1.2%
August 2024$647,260-0.2%
July 2024$648,293-2.8%
June 2024$666,8206.1%
May 2024$628,628-5.2%
April 2024$662,87817.3%
March 2024$565,0131.7%
February 2024$555,425-

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