Daly City Sales Tax Rate
9.875% combined in Daly City, San Mateo County · California's #75 city by population
The sales tax rate in Daly City is 9.875% as of October 14, 2026. That is the 7.25% statewide base plus 2.625% in local district taxes: 2.125% across San Mateo County and 0.50% from the city itself.
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Where the 9.875% comes from
Every California sale starts at the 7.25% statewide base. San Mateo County voters and agencies have added 5 district taxes that apply in every city in the county, and Daly City adds 1 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% |
| 2020 Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board Retail Transactions and Use Tax | San Mateo County | July 2021 | 0.125% |
| San Mateo County Retail Transactions and Use Tax | San Mateo County | April 2013 | 0.50% |
| San Mateo County Transit District | San Mateo County | July 1982 | 0.50% |
| San Mateo County 2018 Transit District | San Mateo County | July 2019 | 0.50% |
| San Mateo County Transportation Authority | San Mateo County | January 1989 | 0.50% |
| City of Daly City Local Recovery and Relief Transactions and Use Tax | Daly City only | April 2021 | 0.50% |
| Combined rate in Daly City | 9.875% |
Sales tax on common purchases in Daly City
| Price before tax | Tax at 9.875% | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $100.00 | $9.88 | $109.88 |
| $500.00 | $49.38 | $549.38 |
| $1,000.00 | $98.75 | $1,098.75 |
| $2,500.00 | $246.88 | $2,746.88 |
| $35,000.00 (car registered in Daly City) | $3,456.25 | $38,456.25 |
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 Daly City compares
Daly City's 9.875% is the 30th-highest rate among California's 100 largest cities. Across the 20 cities in San Mateo County, rates run from 9.375% (Atherton, Foster City, Hillsborough and 5 more) to 9.875% (Belmont, Brisbane, Colma and 7 more). Unincorporated areas pay 9.375%.
| Other large cities in San Mateo County | Rate |
|---|---|
| San Mateo | 9.625% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sales tax rate in Daly City, California?
Daly City's combined sales tax rate is 9.875% as of October 14, 2026: the 7.25% statewide base plus 2.625% in district taxes (2.125% countywide and 0.50% from the city).
Does Daly City have its own city sales tax?
Yes. Daly City adds 0.50% on top of the county rate through City of Daly City Local Recovery and Relief Transactions and Use Tax (0.50%). That city portion applies only inside the city limits.
What is the sales tax on a car bought in Daly City?
For a vehicle, the district tax follows the address where the car is registered, not where the dealer is. Registered at a Daly City address, a car is taxed at 9.875%: $3,456.25 on a $35,000 purchase.
How does Daly City's rate compare with the rest of San Mateo County?
Rates in San Mateo County's cities run from 9.375% to 9.875% (Belmont, Brisbane, Colma and others). Daly City is at 9.875%. Unincorporated areas of the county pay 9.375%.
Is the rate the same at every address in Daly City?
Almost always. CDTFA's rate applies across the city limits, but a mailing address can say Daly City 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.