Riverside Sales Tax Rate
8.75% combined in Riverside, Riverside County · California's #12 city by population
The sales tax rate in Riverside is 8.75% as of October 13, 2026. That is the 7.25% statewide base plus 1.50% in local district taxes: 0.50% across Riverside County and 1.00% from the city itself.
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Where the 8.75% comes from
Every California sale starts at the 7.25% statewide base. Riverside County voters and agencies have added 1 district tax that applies in every city in the county, and Riverside 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% |
| Riverside County Transportation Commission | Riverside County | July 1989 | 0.50% |
| City of Riverside Transactions and Use Tax | Riverside only | April 2017 | 1.00% |
| Combined rate in Riverside | 8.75% |
Sales tax on common purchases in Riverside
| Price before tax | Tax at 8.75% | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $100.00 | $8.75 | $108.75 |
| $500.00 | $43.75 | $543.75 |
| $1,000.00 | $87.50 | $1,087.50 |
| $2,500.00 | $218.75 | $2,718.75 |
| $35,000.00 (car registered in Riverside) | $3,062.50 | $38,062.50 |
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 Riverside compares
Riverside's 8.75% is the 48th-highest rate among California's 100 largest cities (shared with 20 others). Across the 28 cities in Riverside County, rates run from 7.75% (Banning, Beaumont, Calimesa and 5 more) to 9.25% (Cathedral City, Palm Springs). Unincorporated areas pay 7.75%.
| Other large cities in Riverside County | Rate |
|---|---|
| Moreno Valley | 8.75% |
| Corona | 8.75% |
| Menifee | 8.75% |
| Temecula | 8.75% |
| Murrieta | 8.75% |
| Jurupa Valley | 7.75% |
| Indio | 8.75% |
| Hemet | 8.75% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sales tax rate in Riverside, California?
Riverside's combined sales tax rate is 8.75% as of October 13, 2026: the 7.25% statewide base plus 1.50% in district taxes (0.50% countywide and 1.00% from the city).
Does Riverside have its own city sales tax?
Yes. Riverside adds 1.00% on top of the county rate through City of Riverside Transactions and Use Tax (1.00%). That city portion applies only inside the city limits.
What is the sales tax on a car bought in Riverside?
For a vehicle, the district tax follows the address where the car is registered, not where the dealer is. Registered at a Riverside address, a car is taxed at 8.75%: $3,062.50 on a $35,000 purchase.
How does Riverside's rate compare with the rest of Riverside County?
Rates in Riverside County's cities run from 7.75% to 9.25% (Cathedral City, Palm Springs). Riverside is at 8.75%. Unincorporated areas of the county pay 7.75%.
Is the rate the same at every address in Riverside?
Almost always. CDTFA's rate applies across the city limits, but a mailing address can say Riverside 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.