Los Angeles Sales Tax Rate
10.25% combined in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County · California's largest city
The sales tax rate in Los Angeles is 10.25% as of October 13, 2026. That is the 7.25% statewide base plus 3.00% in local district taxes. The rate changed from 9.75% on October 1, 2026.
Rate change on October 1, 2026: 9.75% → 10.25%
Until September 30, 2026, sales in Los Angeles were taxed at 9.75%. Since October 1, 2026, CDTFA's rate is 10.25%, an increase of 0.50%. CDTFA's explanation:
- Measure ER, approved by voters in the June 2, 2026 election, added a new 0.5% countywide tax.
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Where the 10.25% comes from
Every California sale starts at the 7.25% statewide base. Los Angeles County voters and agencies have added 6 district taxes that apply in every city in the county, and Los Angeles 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% |
| Los Angeles County Affordable Housing, Homelessness Solutions, and Prevention Now Transactions and Use Tax | Los Angeles County | April 2025 | 0.50% |
| Los Angeles County Metro Transportation Authority | Los Angeles County | July 2009 | 0.50% |
| Los Angeles County Traffic Improvement Plan | Los Angeles County | July 2017 | 0.50% |
| Los Angeles County Transportation Commission | Los Angeles County | July 1982 | 0.50% |
| Los Angeles County Transportation Commission | Los Angeles County | April 1991 | 0.50% |
| Los Angeles County Measure ER Transactions and Use Tax | Los Angeles County | October 2026 | 0.50% |
| Combined rate in Los Angeles | 10.25% |
Taxes that ended recently: Los Angeles County Measure H (0.25%) ended March 31, 2025.
Sales tax on common purchases in Los Angeles
| 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 Los Angeles) | $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 Los Angeles compares
Los Angeles' 10.25% is the 22nd-highest rate among California's 100 largest cities (shared with 5 others). Across the 88 cities in Los Angeles County, rates run from 10.25% (Agoura Hills, Bell, Beverly Hills and 22 more) to 11.75% (Lancaster, Palmdale). Unincorporated areas pay 10.25%.
| Other large cities in Los Angeles County | Rate |
|---|---|
| Long Beach | 11.00% |
| Santa Clarita | 10.25% |
| Glendale | 11.00% |
| Lancaster | 11.75% |
| Palmdale | 11.75% |
| Pomona | 11.00% |
| Torrance | 10.75% |
| Pasadena | 11.00% |
| Downey | 11.00% |
| West Covina | 10.25% |
| El Monte | 11.00% |
| Burbank | 11.00% |
| Inglewood | 10.75% |
| Norwalk | 11.00% |
| Santa Monica | 11.25% |
| Compton | 11.25% |
| South Gate | 11.25% |
| Carson | 11.00% |
| Whittier | 11.00% |
| Hawthorne | 11.00% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sales tax rate in Los Angeles, California?
Los Angeles' combined sales tax rate is 10.25% as of October 13, 2026: the 7.25% statewide base plus 3.00% in district taxes. The rate changed from 9.75% on October 1, 2026.
Does Los Angeles have its own city sales tax?
No. Los Angeles has no city-level district tax of its own. Everything above the 7.25% base comes from taxes that apply across Los Angeles County: Los Angeles County Affordable Housing, Homelessness Solutions, and Prevention Now Transactions and Use Tax (0.50%), Los Angeles County Metro Transportation Authority (0.50%), Los Angeles County Traffic Improvement Plan (0.50%), Los Angeles County Transportation Commission (0.50%), Los Angeles County Transportation Commission (0.50%) and Los Angeles County Measure ER Transactions and Use Tax (0.50%).
What is the sales tax on a car bought in Los Angeles?
For a vehicle, the district tax follows the address where the car is registered, not where the dealer is. Registered at a Los Angeles address, a car is taxed at 10.25%: $3,587.50 on a $35,000 purchase.
How does Los Angeles' rate compare with the rest of Los Angeles County?
Rates in Los Angeles County's cities run from 10.25% to 11.75% (Lancaster, Palmdale). Los Angeles is at 10.25%. Unincorporated areas of the county pay 10.25%.
Is the rate the same at every address in Los Angeles?
Almost always. CDTFA's rate applies across the city limits, but a mailing address can say Los Angeles 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.