Tracy Sales Tax Rate
8.25% combined in Tracy, San Joaquin County · California's #78 city by population
The sales tax rate in Tracy is 8.25% as of October 13, 2026. That is the 7.25% statewide base plus 1.00% in local district taxes: 0.50% across San Joaquin County and 0.50% from the city itself.
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Where the 8.25% 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 Tracy 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% |
| San Joaquin Transportation Authority | San Joaquin County | April 1991 | 0.50% |
| City of Tracy Transactions and Use Tax | Tracy only | April 2017 | 0.50% |
| Combined rate in Tracy | 8.25% |
Sales tax on common purchases in Tracy
| Price before tax | Tax at 8.25% | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $100.00 | $8.25 | $108.25 |
| $500.00 | $41.25 | $541.25 |
| $1,000.00 | $82.50 | $1,082.50 |
| $2,500.00 | $206.25 | $2,706.25 |
| $35,000.00 (car registered in Tracy) | $2,887.50 | $37,887.50 |
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 Tracy compares
Tracy's 8.25% is the 73rd-highest rate among California's 100 largest cities (shared with 5 others). 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 Tracy, California?
Tracy's combined sales tax rate is 8.25% as of October 13, 2026: the 7.25% statewide base plus 1.00% in district taxes (0.50% countywide and 0.50% from the city).
Does Tracy have its own city sales tax?
Yes. Tracy adds 0.50% on top of the county rate through City of Tracy Transactions and Use Tax (0.50%). That city portion applies only inside the city limits.
What is the sales tax on a car bought in Tracy?
For a vehicle, the district tax follows the address where the car is registered, not where the dealer is. Registered at a Tracy address, a car is taxed at 8.25%: $2,887.50 on a $35,000 purchase.
How does Tracy'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). Tracy is at 8.25%. Unincorporated areas of the county pay 7.75%.
Is the rate the same at every address in Tracy?
Almost always. CDTFA's rate applies across the city limits, but a mailing address can say Tracy 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.