Simi Valley Sales Tax Rate
7.25% combined in Simi Valley, Ventura County · California's #49 city by population
The sales tax rate in Simi Valley is 7.25% as of October 13, 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. Ventura County voters and agencies have added 0 district taxes that apply in every city in the county, and Simi Valley 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 Simi Valley | 7.25% |
Sales tax on common purchases in Simi Valley
| 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 Simi Valley) | $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 Simi Valley compares
Simi Valley's 7.25% is the 98th-highest rate among California's 100 largest cities (shared with 2 others). Across the 10 cities in Ventura County, rates run from 7.25% (Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark and 3 more) to 9.25% (Oxnard, Santa Paula). Unincorporated areas pay 7.25%.
| Other large cities in Ventura County | Rate |
|---|---|
| Oxnard | 9.25% |
| Thousand Oaks | 7.25% |
| Ventura | 7.75% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sales tax rate in Simi Valley, California?
Simi Valley's combined sales tax rate is 7.25% as of October 13, 2026: the 7.25% statewide base plus 0.00% in district taxes.
Does Simi Valley have its own city sales tax?
No. Simi Valley has no city-level district tax of its own. Everything above the 7.25% base comes from taxes that apply across Ventura County.
What is the sales tax on a car bought in Simi Valley?
For a vehicle, the district tax follows the address where the car is registered, not where the dealer is. Registered at a Simi Valley address, a car is taxed at 7.25%: $2,537.50 on a $35,000 purchase.
How does Simi Valley's rate compare with the rest of Ventura County?
Rates in Ventura County's cities run from 7.25% to 9.25% (Oxnard, Santa Paula). Simi Valley is at 7.25%. Unincorporated areas of the county pay 7.25%.
Is the rate the same at every address in Simi Valley?
Almost always. CDTFA's rate applies across the city limits, but a mailing address can say Simi Valley 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.