Sunnyvale Sales Tax Rate
9.75% combined in Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County · California's #34 city by population
The sales tax rate in Sunnyvale is 9.75% as of October 13, 2026. That is the 7.25% statewide base plus 2.50% in local district taxes.
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Where the 9.75% comes from
Every California sale starts at the 7.25% statewide base. Santa Clara County voters and agencies have added 7 district taxes that apply in every city in the county, and Sunnyvale 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% |
| 2020 Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board Retail Transactions and Use Tax | Santa Clara County | July 2021 | 0.125% |
| Santa Clara County 2026 Retail Transactions and Use Tax | Santa Clara County | April 2026 | 0.625% |
| Santa Clara County Retail Transactions and Use Tax | Santa Clara County | April 2013 | 0.125% |
| Santa Clara County Transit District | Santa Clara County | October 1976 | 0.50% |
| Santa Clara County Valley Transportation Authority | Santa Clara County | April 2006 | 0.50% |
| Santa Clara VTA BART Operating and Maintenance Transactions and Use Tax | Santa Clara County | July 2012 | 0.125% |
| Silicon Valley Transportation Solutions Tax | Santa Clara County | April 2017 | 0.50% |
| Combined rate in Sunnyvale | 9.75% |
Sales tax on common purchases in Sunnyvale
| Price before tax | Tax at 9.75% | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $100.00 | $9.75 | $109.75 |
| $500.00 | $48.75 | $548.75 |
| $1,000.00 | $97.50 | $1,097.50 |
| $2,500.00 | $243.75 | $2,743.75 |
| $35,000.00 (car registered in Sunnyvale) | $3,412.50 | $38,412.50 |
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 Sunnyvale compares
Sunnyvale's 9.75% is the 31st-highest rate among California's 100 largest cities (shared with 5 others). Across the 15 cities in Santa Clara County, rates run from 9.75% (Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos and 8 more) to 10.50% (Campbell). Unincorporated areas pay 9.75%.
| Other large cities in Santa Clara County | Rate |
|---|---|
| San Jose | 10.00% |
| Santa Clara | 9.75% |
| Mountain View | 9.75% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sales tax rate in Sunnyvale, California?
Sunnyvale's combined sales tax rate is 9.75% as of October 13, 2026: the 7.25% statewide base plus 2.50% in district taxes.
Does Sunnyvale have its own city sales tax?
No. Sunnyvale has no city-level district tax of its own. Everything above the 7.25% base comes from taxes that apply across Santa Clara County: 2020 Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board Retail Transactions and Use Tax (0.125%), Santa Clara County 2026 Retail Transactions and Use Tax (0.625%), Santa Clara County Retail Transactions and Use Tax (0.125%), Santa Clara County Transit District (0.50%), Santa Clara County Valley Transportation Authority (0.50%), Santa Clara VTA BART Operating and Maintenance Transactions and Use Tax (0.125%) and Silicon Valley Transportation Solutions Tax (0.50%).
What is the sales tax on a car bought in Sunnyvale?
For a vehicle, the district tax follows the address where the car is registered, not where the dealer is. Registered at a Sunnyvale address, a car is taxed at 9.75%: $3,412.50 on a $35,000 purchase.
How does Sunnyvale's rate compare with the rest of Santa Clara County?
Rates in Santa Clara County's cities run from 9.75% to 10.50% (Campbell). Sunnyvale is at 9.75%. Unincorporated areas of the county pay 9.75%.
Is the rate the same at every address in Sunnyvale?
Almost always. CDTFA's rate applies across the city limits, but a mailing address can say Sunnyvale 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.