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This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when Non-Home Rule Sales Tax collection stood at $284,515.
Taxpayers in Lemont have paid $2.8 million in Non-Home Rule Sales Tax in the last 12 months.
In Illinois, the Non-Home Rule Sales Tax, levied by non-home rule local governments, applies to the same general merchandise as the state sales tax. This tax can be set in increments of 0.25% up to 1%, and it's aimed at funding local services. Each non-home rule locality decides independently on whether to implement the tax and at what rate, based on their specific needs.
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 2025 | $243,900 | -14.3% |
| January 2025 | $284,515 | 25% |
| December 2024 | $227,615 | -27.2% |
| November 2024 | $312,533 | 33.1% |
| October 2024 | $234,848 | 4.2% |
| September 2024 | $225,314 | -2.8% |
| August 2024 | $231,907 | -4.6% |
| July 2024 | $243,058 | 1.9% |
| June 2024 | $238,448 | 16% |
| May 2024 | $205,632 | 1.7% |
| April 2024 | $202,179 | 7.2% |
| March 2024 | $188,548 | -3.4% |
