Fairfield Sales Tax Rate
8.375% combined in Fairfield, Solano County · California's #52 city by population
The sales tax rate in Fairfield is 8.375% as of October 13, 2026. That is the 7.25% statewide base plus 1.125% in local district taxes: 0.125% across Solano County and 1.00% from the city itself.
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Where the 8.375% comes from
Every California sale starts at the 7.25% statewide base. Solano County voters and agencies have added 1 district tax that applies in every city in the county, and Fairfield 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% |
| Solano County Public Library Transactions and Use Tax | Solano County | October 1998 | 0.125% |
| City of Fairfield Transactions and Use Tax | Fairfield only | April 2013 | 1.00% |
| Combined rate in Fairfield | 8.375% |
Sales tax on common purchases in Fairfield
| Price before tax | Tax at 8.375% | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $100.00 | $8.38 | $108.38 |
| $500.00 | $41.88 | $541.88 |
| $1,000.00 | $83.75 | $1,083.75 |
| $2,500.00 | $209.38 | $2,709.38 |
| $35,000.00 (car registered in Fairfield) | $2,931.25 | $37,931.25 |
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 Fairfield compares
Fairfield's 8.375% is the 71st-highest rate among California's 100 largest cities. Across the 7 cities in Solano County, rates run from 8.125% (Vacaville) to 9.625% (Benicia). Unincorporated areas pay 7.375%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sales tax rate in Fairfield, California?
Fairfield's combined sales tax rate is 8.375% as of October 13, 2026: the 7.25% statewide base plus 1.125% in district taxes (0.125% countywide and 1.00% from the city).
Does Fairfield have its own city sales tax?
Yes. Fairfield adds 1.00% on top of the county rate through City of Fairfield Transactions and Use Tax (1.00%). That city portion applies only inside the city limits.
What is the sales tax on a car bought in Fairfield?
For a vehicle, the district tax follows the address where the car is registered, not where the dealer is. Registered at a Fairfield address, a car is taxed at 8.375%: $2,931.25 on a $35,000 purchase.
How does Fairfield's rate compare with the rest of Solano County?
Rates in Solano County's cities run from 8.125% to 9.625% (Benicia). Fairfield is at 8.375%. Unincorporated areas of the county pay 7.375%.
Is the rate the same at every address in Fairfield?
Almost always. CDTFA's rate applies across the city limits, but a mailing address can say Fairfield 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.