Hayward Sales Tax Rate
10.75% combined in Hayward, Alameda County · California's #35 city by population
The sales tax rate in Hayward is 10.75% as of October 13, 2026. That is the 7.25% statewide base plus 3.50% in local district taxes: 3.00% across Alameda County and 0.50% from the city itself.
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Where the 10.75% 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 Hayward 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% |
| 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% |
| City of Hayward Transactions and Use Tax | Hayward only | October 2014 | 0.50% |
| Combined rate in Hayward | 10.75% |
Sales tax on common purchases in Hayward
| Price before tax | Tax at 10.75% | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $100.00 | $10.75 | $110.75 |
| $500.00 | $53.75 | $553.75 |
| $1,000.00 | $107.50 | $1,107.50 |
| $2,500.00 | $268.75 | $2,768.75 |
| $35,000.00 (car registered in Hayward) | $3,762.50 | $38,762.50 |
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 Hayward compares
Hayward's 10.75% is the 17th-highest rate among California's 100 largest cities (shared with 4 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% |
| Fremont | 10.25% |
| Berkeley | 10.25% |
| San Leandro | 10.75% |
| Livermore | 10.25% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sales tax rate in Hayward, California?
Hayward's combined sales tax rate is 10.75% as of October 13, 2026: the 7.25% statewide base plus 3.50% in district taxes (3.00% countywide and 0.50% from the city).
Does Hayward have its own city sales tax?
Yes. Hayward adds 0.50% on top of the county rate through City of Hayward 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 Hayward?
For a vehicle, the district tax follows the address where the car is registered, not where the dealer is. Registered at a Hayward address, a car is taxed at 10.75%: $3,762.50 on a $35,000 purchase.
How does Hayward'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). Hayward is at 10.75%. Unincorporated areas of the county pay 10.25%.
Is the rate the same at every address in Hayward?
Almost always. CDTFA's rate applies across the city limits, but a mailing address can say Hayward 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.