Rialto Sales Tax Rate
7.75% combined in Rialto, San Bernardino County · California's #67 city by population
The sales tax rate in Rialto is 7.75% as of October 13, 2026. That is the 7.25% statewide base plus 0.50% in local district taxes.
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Where the 7.75% comes from
Every California sale starts at the 7.25% statewide base. San Bernardino County voters and agencies have added 1 district tax that applies in every city in the county, and Rialto 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% |
| San Bernardino County Transportation Authority | San Bernardino County | April 1990 | 0.50% |
| Combined rate in Rialto | 7.75% |
Sales tax on common purchases in Rialto
| Price before tax | Tax at 7.75% | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $100.00 | $7.75 | $107.75 |
| $500.00 | $38.75 | $538.75 |
| $1,000.00 | $77.50 | $1,077.50 |
| $2,500.00 | $193.75 | $2,693.75 |
| $35,000.00 (car registered in Rialto) | $2,712.50 | $37,712.50 |
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 Rialto compares
Rialto's 7.75% is the 80th-highest rate among California's 100 largest cities (shared with 17 others). Across the 24 cities in San Bernardino County, rates run from 7.75% (Adelanto, Big Bear Lake, Chino Hills and 9 more) to 9.00% (Montclair). Unincorporated areas pay 7.75%.
| Other large cities in San Bernardino County | Rate |
|---|---|
| San Bernardino | 8.75% |
| Fontana | 8.75% |
| Ontario | 8.75% |
| Rancho Cucamonga | 7.75% |
| Victorville | 8.75% |
| Hesperia | 7.75% |
| Chino | 8.75% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sales tax rate in Rialto, California?
Rialto's combined sales tax rate is 7.75% as of October 13, 2026: the 7.25% statewide base plus 0.50% in district taxes.
Does Rialto have its own city sales tax?
No. Rialto has no city-level district tax of its own. Everything above the 7.25% base comes from taxes that apply across San Bernardino County: San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (0.50%).
What is the sales tax on a car bought in Rialto?
For a vehicle, the district tax follows the address where the car is registered, not where the dealer is. Registered at a Rialto address, a car is taxed at 7.75%: $2,712.50 on a $35,000 purchase.
How does Rialto's rate compare with the rest of San Bernardino County?
Rates in San Bernardino County's cities run from 7.75% to 9.00% (Montclair). Rialto is at 7.75%. Unincorporated areas of the county pay 7.75%.
Is the rate the same at every address in Rialto?
Almost always. CDTFA's rate applies across the city limits, but a mailing address can say Rialto 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.