Citrus Heights Sales Tax Rate
7.75% combined in Citrus Heights, Sacramento County · California's #98 city by population
The sales tax rate in Citrus Heights is 7.75% as of October 13, 2026. That is the 7.25% statewide base plus 0.50% in local district taxes.
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Where the 7.75% comes from
Every California sale starts at the 7.25% statewide base. Sacramento County voters and agencies have added 1 district tax that applies in every city in the county, and Citrus Heights adds none of its own. Each line below is from CDTFA's district tax list.
| Tax | Applies in | In effect since | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| State sales and use tax | All of California | — | 6.00% |
| Local sales tax (Bradley-Burns): 1% for city or county operations, 0.25% for county transportation | All of California | — | 1.25% |
| Sacramento Transportation Authority | Sacramento County | April 1989 | 0.50% |
| Combined rate in Citrus Heights | 7.75% |
Sales tax on common purchases in Citrus Heights
| Price before tax | Tax at 7.75% | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $100.00 | $7.75 | $107.75 |
| $500.00 | $38.75 | $538.75 |
| $1,000.00 | $77.50 | $1,077.50 |
| $2,500.00 | $193.75 | $2,693.75 |
| $35,000.00 (car registered in Citrus Heights) | $2,712.50 | $37,712.50 |
Groceries (most food for home consumption) and prescription medicine are exempt from California sales tax, so these rates apply to taxable goods such as clothing, electronics, furniture, restaurant meals and vehicles.
How Citrus Heights compares
Citrus Heights' 7.75% is the 80th-highest rate among California's 100 largest cities (shared with 17 others). Across the 7 cities in Sacramento County, rates run from 7.75% (Citrus Heights, Folsom) to 9.25% (Galt). Unincorporated areas pay 7.75%.
| Other large cities in Sacramento County | Rate |
|---|---|
| Sacramento | 8.75% |
| Elk Grove | 8.75% |
| Folsom | 7.75% |
| Rancho Cordova | 8.75% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sales tax rate in Citrus Heights, California?
Citrus Heights' combined sales tax rate is 7.75% as of October 13, 2026: the 7.25% statewide base plus 0.50% in district taxes.
Does Citrus Heights have its own city sales tax?
No. Citrus Heights has no city-level district tax of its own. Everything above the 7.25% base comes from taxes that apply across Sacramento County: Sacramento Transportation Authority (0.50%).
What is the sales tax on a car bought in Citrus Heights?
For a vehicle, the district tax follows the address where the car is registered, not where the dealer is. Registered at a Citrus Heights address, a car is taxed at 7.75%: $2,712.50 on a $35,000 purchase.
How does Citrus Heights' rate compare with the rest of Sacramento County?
Rates in Sacramento County's cities run from 7.75% to 9.25% (Galt). Citrus Heights is at 7.75%. Unincorporated areas of the county pay 7.75%.
Is the rate the same at every address in Citrus Heights?
Almost always. CDTFA's rate applies across the city limits, but a mailing address can say Citrus Heights while the property sits in an unincorporated area or a neighboring city. Check a specific address with CDTFA's online rate lookup.
Sources
- CDTFA California City & County Sales & Use Tax Rates (combined rate for each quarter)
- CDTFA-105, District Taxes, Rates, and Effective Dates and Explanation of Tax Rate Changes (each district tax)
- CDTFA rate lookup by address
Educational information only. Rates are copied from CDTFA's published tables and change on the first day of a calendar quarter when new district taxes start or old ones end. Confirm the rate for a specific address with CDTFA before filing a return.