Stockton Sales Tax Rate
9.00% combined in Stockton, San Joaquin County · California's #11 city by population
The sales tax rate in Stockton is 9.00% as of October 14, 2026. That is the 7.25% statewide base plus 1.75% in local district taxes: 0.50% across San Joaquin County and 1.25% from the city itself.
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Where the 9.00% comes from
Every California sale starts at the 7.25% statewide base. San Joaquin County voters and agencies have added 1 district tax that applies in every city in the county, and Stockton adds 3 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 Joaquin Transportation Authority | San Joaquin County | April 1991 | 0.50% |
| City of Stockton Public Safety Transactions and Use Tax | Stockton only | April 2005 | 0.25% |
| City of Stockton Special Library and Recreation Transactions and Use Tax | Stockton only | April 2017 | 0.25% |
| City of Stockton Transactions and Use Tax | Stockton only | April 2014 | 0.75% |
| Combined rate in Stockton | 9.00% |
Sales tax on common purchases in Stockton
| Price before tax | Tax at 9.00% | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $100.00 | $9.00 | $109.00 |
| $500.00 | $45.00 | $545.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $90.00 | $1,090.00 |
| $2,500.00 | $225.00 | $2,725.00 |
| $35,000.00 (car registered in Stockton) | $3,150.00 | $38,150.00 |
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 Stockton compares
Stockton's 9.00% is the 44th-highest rate among California's 100 largest cities (shared with 1 other). Across the 8 cities in San Joaquin County, rates run from 7.75% (Mountain House, Ripon) to 9.00% (Manteca, Stockton). Unincorporated areas pay 7.75%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sales tax rate in Stockton, California?
Stockton's combined sales tax rate is 9.00% as of October 14, 2026: the 7.25% statewide base plus 1.75% in district taxes (0.50% countywide and 1.25% from the city).
Does Stockton have its own city sales tax?
Yes. Stockton adds 1.25% on top of the county rate through City of Stockton Public Safety Transactions and Use Tax (0.25%), City of Stockton Special Library and Recreation Transactions and Use Tax (0.25%) and City of Stockton Transactions and Use Tax (0.75%). That city portion applies only inside the city limits.
What is the sales tax on a car bought in Stockton?
For a vehicle, the district tax follows the address where the car is registered, not where the dealer is. Registered at a Stockton address, a car is taxed at 9.00%: $3,150.00 on a $35,000 purchase.
How does Stockton's rate compare with the rest of San Joaquin County?
Rates in San Joaquin County's cities run from 7.75% to 9.00% (Manteca, Stockton). Stockton is at 9.00%. Unincorporated areas of the county pay 7.75%.
Is the rate the same at every address in Stockton?
Almost always. CDTFA's rate applies across the city limits, but a mailing address can say Stockton 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.