San Francisco Sales Tax Rate
8.625% combined in San Francisco, San Francisco · California's #4 city by population
The sales tax rate in San Francisco is 8.625% as of October 13, 2026. That is the 7.25% statewide base plus 1.375% in local district taxes.
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Where the 8.625% comes from
Every California sale starts at the 7.25% statewide base. San Francisco voters and agencies have added 4 district taxes that apply citywide. 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% |
| 2020 Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board Retail Transactions and Use Tax | San Francisco | July 2021 | 0.125% |
| Bay Area Rapid Transit District | San Francisco | April 1970 | 0.50% |
| San Francisco County Public Finance Authority | San Francisco | October 1993 | 0.25% |
| San Francisco County Transportation Authority | San Francisco | April 1990 | 0.50% |
| Combined rate in San Francisco | 8.625% |
Sales tax on common purchases in San Francisco
| Price before tax | Tax at 8.625% | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $100.00 | $8.63 | $108.63 |
| $500.00 | $43.13 | $543.13 |
| $1,000.00 | $86.25 | $1,086.25 |
| $2,500.00 | $215.63 | $2,715.63 |
| $35,000.00 (car registered in San Francisco) | $3,018.75 | $38,018.75 |
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 San Francisco compares
San Francisco's 8.625% is the 69th-highest rate among California's 100 largest cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sales tax rate in San Francisco, California?
San Francisco's combined sales tax rate is 8.625% as of October 13, 2026: the 7.25% statewide base plus 1.375% in district taxes.
Why does San Francisco have one rate for the city and the county?
San Francisco is a combined city and county, so every district tax there applies citywide: 2020 Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board Retail Transactions and Use Tax (0.125%), Bay Area Rapid Transit District (0.50%), San Francisco County Public Finance Authority (0.25%) and San Francisco County Transportation Authority (0.50%).
What is the sales tax on a car bought in San Francisco?
For a vehicle, the district tax follows the address where the car is registered, not where the dealer is. Registered at a San Francisco address, a car is taxed at 8.625%: $3,018.75 on a $35,000 purchase.
Is the rate the same at every address in San Francisco?
Almost always. CDTFA's rate applies across the city limits, but a mailing address can say San Francisco while the property sits in a neighboring city such as Daly 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.