Sacramento Sales Tax Rate
8.75% combined in Sacramento, Sacramento County · California's #6 city by population
The sales tax rate in Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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. Sacramento County voters and agencies have added 1 district tax that applies in every city in the county, and Sacramento 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% |
| Sacramento Transportation Authority | Sacramento County | April 1989 | 0.50% |
| City of Sacramento 2018 Transactions and Use Tax | Sacramento only | April 2019 | 1.00% |
| Combined rate in Sacramento | 8.75% |
Sales tax on common purchases in Sacramento
| 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 Sacramento) | $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 Sacramento compares
Sacramento's 8.75% is the 48th-highest rate among California's 100 largest cities (shared with 20 others). Across the 7 cities in Sacramento County, rates run from 7.75% (Citrus Heights, Folsom) to 9.25% (Galt). Unincorporated areas pay 7.75%.
| Other large cities in Sacramento County | Rate |
|---|---|
| Elk Grove | 8.75% |
| Folsom | 7.75% |
| Rancho Cordova | 8.75% |
| Citrus Heights | 7.75% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sales tax rate in Sacramento, California?
Sacramento'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 Sacramento have its own city sales tax?
Yes. Sacramento adds 1.00% on top of the county rate through City of Sacramento 2018 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 Sacramento?
For a vehicle, the district tax follows the address where the car is registered, not where the dealer is. Registered at a Sacramento address, a car is taxed at 8.75%: $3,062.50 on a $35,000 purchase.
How does Sacramento's rate compare with the rest of Sacramento County?
Rates in Sacramento County's cities run from 7.75% to 9.25% (Galt). Sacramento is at 8.75%. Unincorporated areas of the county pay 7.75%.
Is the rate the same at every address in Sacramento?
Almost always. CDTFA's rate applies across the city limits, but a mailing address can say Sacramento 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.