Lemont collects $145,364 in Municipal Motor Fuel Tax in 2024

Lemont taxpayers paid $145,364 in Municipal Motor Fuel Tax in 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks the first year of Municipal Motor Fuel Tax collection in the city, based on records going back to 2018.

The Municipal Motor Fuel Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for municipal governments' 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.