Kane County’s General Fund, primarily supported by property taxes at a rate of 4%, funds essential services such as roads, public health, elections, and public safety. To enhance public safety funding, the Kane County Board has proposed a 0.75% sales tax on general purchases. By law, revenue from this sales tax can only be used for public safety.
Under Illinois law, a Special County Retailers’ Occupation Tax may be imposed for “public safety purposes.” This includes: crime prevention and patrol, detention and corrections, courts and juvenile justice, 911 services and emergency management. (55 ILCS 5/5-1006)
"To pay for public safety purposes, shall the County of Kane be authorized to impose an increase on its share of local sales taxes by 0.75%? This would mean that a consumer would pay an additional 75 cents in sales tax for every $100 of tangible personal property bought at retail."
Revenue from the proposed sales tax will be dedicated exclusively to public safety, including funding for: Kane County Sheriff’s Office, Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office, Kane County Coroner’s Office, Kane County Judiciary
The proposed tax applies to all shoppers in Kane County, including residents and visitors.
The 0.75% sales tax will be applied uniformly across Kane County, regardless of municipal tax rates.
For a complete list of taxable items, visit the Illinois Department of Revenue Tax Matrix Index. (https://tax.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/tax/research/taxinformation/sales/documents/pio-101-illinois-tax-matrix.pdf)
🗳 Tuesday, April 1, 2025
This document is intended to provide educational information about the sales tax referendum.
