Redding Sales Tax Rate
7.25% combined in Redding, Shasta County · California's #84 city by population
The sales tax rate in Redding is 7.25% as of October 14, 2026. That is the 7.25% statewide base plus 0.00% in local district taxes.
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Where the 7.25% comes from
Every California sale starts at the 7.25% statewide base. Shasta County voters and agencies have added 0 district taxes that apply in every city in the county, and Redding 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% |
| Combined rate in Redding | 7.25% |
Sales tax on common purchases in Redding
| Price before tax | Tax at 7.25% | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $100.00 | $7.25 | $107.25 |
| $500.00 | $36.25 | $536.25 |
| $1,000.00 | $72.50 | $1,072.50 |
| $2,500.00 | $181.25 | $2,681.25 |
| $35,000.00 (car registered in Redding) | $2,537.50 | $37,537.50 |
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 Redding compares
Redding's 7.25% is the 98th-highest rate among California's 100 largest cities (shared with 2 others). Across the 3 cities in Shasta County, rates run from 7.25% (Redding, Shasta Lake) to 7.75% (Anderson). Unincorporated areas pay 7.25%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sales tax rate in Redding, California?
Redding's combined sales tax rate is 7.25% as of October 14, 2026: the 7.25% statewide base plus 0.00% in district taxes.
Does Redding have its own city sales tax?
No. Redding has no city-level district tax of its own. Everything above the 7.25% base comes from taxes that apply across Shasta County.
What is the sales tax on a car bought in Redding?
For a vehicle, the district tax follows the address where the car is registered, not where the dealer is. Registered at a Redding address, a car is taxed at 7.25%: $2,537.50 on a $35,000 purchase.
How does Redding's rate compare with the rest of Shasta County?
Rates in Shasta County's cities run from 7.25% to 7.75% (Anderson). Redding is at 7.25%. Unincorporated areas of the county pay 7.25%.
Is the rate the same at every address in Redding?
Almost always. CDTFA's rate applies across the city limits, but a mailing address can say Redding 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.