Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous year, when County Flood Protection Tax collection stood at approximately $8.8 million.
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 Madison County Over Last 7 Years
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,185,664 | 4.3% |
| 2023 | $8,807,364 | 2.4% |
| 2022 | $8,601,454 | 9% |
| 2021 | $7,892,738 | 23.5% |
| 2020 | $6,391,998 | 13.2% |
| 2019 | $5,645,384 | -9.2% |
| 2018 | $6,217,562 | - |
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Village of Glen Carbon• Village of Marine• Village of New Douglas• Village of Hartford• Village of Livingston• Village of East Alton• City of Wood River• Illinois Department of Revenue• Village of Williamson• Village of Roxana• Mitchell• Holiday Shores• Village of Alhambra• City of Edwardsville• Village of St. Jacob• Village of Hamel• Village of Bethalto• City of Venice• Village of Worden• Village of Godfrey• City of Troy• Village of South Roxana• Rosewood Heights• Village of Maryville• City of Alton• Village Of Pontoon Beach• City of Highland
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