Fremont Sales Tax Rate
10.25% combined in Fremont, Alameda County · California's #16 city by population
The sales tax rate in Fremont is 10.25% as of October 13, 2026. That is the 7.25% statewide base plus 3.00% in local district taxes.
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Where the 10.25% comes from
Every California sale starts at the 7.25% statewide base. Alameda County voters and agencies have added 6 district taxes that apply in every city in the county, and Fremont 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% |
| Alameda County Children's Health and Child Care Transactions and Use Tax | Alameda County | July 2021 | 0.50% |
| Alameda County Essential Health Care Services Transactions and Use Tax | Alameda County | July 2004 | 0.50% |
| Alameda County Transactions and Use Tax | Alameda County | July 2021 | 0.50% |
| Alameda County Transportation Commission 2022 | Alameda County | April 2022 | 0.50% |
| Alameda County Transportation Commission Transactions and Use Tax | Alameda County | April 2015 | 0.50% |
| Bay Area Rapid Transit District | Alameda County | April 1970 | 0.50% |
| Combined rate in Fremont | 10.25% |
Sales tax on common purchases in Fremont
| Price before tax | Tax at 10.25% | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $100.00 | $10.25 | $110.25 |
| $500.00 | $51.25 | $551.25 |
| $1,000.00 | $102.50 | $1,102.50 |
| $2,500.00 | $256.25 | $2,756.25 |
| $35,000.00 (car registered in Fremont) | $3,587.50 | $38,587.50 |
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 Fremont compares
Fremont's 10.25% is the 22nd-highest rate among California's 100 largest cities (shared with 5 others). Across the 14 cities in Alameda County, rates run from 10.25% (Berkeley, Dublin, Fremont and 3 more) to 10.75% (Alameda, Albany, Hayward and 4 more). Unincorporated areas pay 10.25%.
| Other large cities in Alameda County | Rate |
|---|---|
| Oakland | 10.75% |
| Hayward | 10.75% |
| Berkeley | 10.25% |
| San Leandro | 10.75% |
| Livermore | 10.25% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sales tax rate in Fremont, California?
Fremont's combined sales tax rate is 10.25% as of October 13, 2026: the 7.25% statewide base plus 3.00% in district taxes.
Does Fremont have its own city sales tax?
No. Fremont has no city-level district tax of its own. Everything above the 7.25% base comes from taxes that apply across Alameda County: Alameda County Children's Health and Child Care Transactions and Use Tax (0.50%), Alameda County Essential Health Care Services Transactions and Use Tax (0.50%), Alameda County Transactions and Use Tax (0.50%), Alameda County Transportation Commission 2022 (0.50%), Alameda County Transportation Commission Transactions and Use Tax (0.50%) and Bay Area Rapid Transit District (0.50%).
What is the sales tax on a car bought in Fremont?
For a vehicle, the district tax follows the address where the car is registered, not where the dealer is. Registered at a Fremont address, a car is taxed at 10.25%: $3,587.50 on a $35,000 purchase.
How does Fremont's rate compare with the rest of Alameda County?
Rates in Alameda County's cities run from 10.25% to 10.75% (Alameda, Albany, Hayward and others). Fremont is at 10.25%. Unincorporated areas of the county pay 10.25%.
Is the rate the same at every address in Fremont?
Almost always. CDTFA's rate applies across the city limits, but a mailing address can say Fremont 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.