Illinois Sales Tax Rates: Ford County
Ford County, Illinois Sales Tax Rate 2026 Up to 7.5%
While many counties do levy a countywide sales tax, Ford County does not. The Illinois sales tax of 6.25% applies countywide. Some cities and local governments in Ford County collect additional local sales taxes, which can be as high as 1.25%.
Here's how Ford County's maximum sales tax rate of 7.5% compares to other counties around the United States:
- Lower maximum sales tax than 93% of Illinois counties
- Higher maximum sales tax than 51% of counties nationwide
Tax Rates By City in Ford County, Illinois
The total sales tax rate in any given location can be broken down into state, county, city, and special district rates. Illinois has a 6.25% sales tax and Ford County collects an additional N/A, so the minimum sales tax rate in Ford County is 6.25% (not including any city or special district taxes). This table shows the total sales tax rates for all cities and towns in Ford County, including all local taxes.
| City | Sales Tax Rate | Tax Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|
| Paxton | 7.5% | Champaign |
| Gibson City | 7.5% | Champaign |
| Piper City | 7.25% | Livingston |
| Melvin | 7.25% | Livingston |
| Cabery | 7.25% | Livingston |
| Roberts | 7.25% | Livingston |
| Elliott | 6.25% | Ford |
| Kempton | 7.25% | Livingston |
| Sibley | 6.25% | Ford |
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Ford County, Illinois has a maximum sales tax rate of 7.5% and an approximate population of 10,755.
Sales tax rates in Ford County are determined by three different tax jurisdictions, Champaign, Ford and Livingston.
Back to Illinois Sales Tax Handbook Sales tax rates for Ford County are current as of June 2026
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