Vacaville Sales Tax Rate
8.125% combined in Vacaville, Solano County · California's #74 city by population
The sales tax rate in Vacaville is 8.125% as of October 14, 2026. That is the 7.25% statewide base plus 0.875% in local district taxes: 0.125% across Solano County and 0.75% from the city itself.
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Where the 8.125% comes from
Every California sale starts at the 7.25% statewide base. Solano County voters and agencies have added 1 district tax that applies in every city in the county, and Vacaville 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% |
| Solano County Public Library Transactions and Use Tax | Solano County | October 1998 | 0.125% |
| City of Vacaville 2017 Transactions and Use Tax | Vacaville only | April 2018 | 0.75% |
| Combined rate in Vacaville | 8.125% |
Sales tax on common purchases in Vacaville
| Price before tax | Tax at 8.125% | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $100.00 | $8.13 | $108.13 |
| $500.00 | $40.63 | $540.63 |
| $1,000.00 | $81.25 | $1,081.25 |
| $2,500.00 | $203.13 | $2,703.13 |
| $35,000.00 (car registered in Vacaville) | $2,843.75 | $37,843.75 |
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 Vacaville compares
Vacaville's 8.125% is the 79th-highest rate among California's 100 largest cities. Across the 7 cities in Solano County, rates run from 8.125% (Vacaville) to 9.625% (Benicia). Unincorporated areas pay 7.375%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sales tax rate in Vacaville, California?
Vacaville's combined sales tax rate is 8.125% as of October 14, 2026: the 7.25% statewide base plus 0.875% in district taxes (0.125% countywide and 0.75% from the city).
Does Vacaville have its own city sales tax?
Yes. Vacaville adds 0.75% on top of the county rate through City of Vacaville 2017 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 Vacaville?
For a vehicle, the district tax follows the address where the car is registered, not where the dealer is. Registered at a Vacaville address, a car is taxed at 8.125%: $2,843.75 on a $35,000 purchase.
How does Vacaville's rate compare with the rest of Solano County?
Rates in Solano County's cities run from 8.125% to 9.625% (Benicia). Vacaville is at 8.125%. Unincorporated areas of the county pay 7.375%.
Is the rate the same at every address in Vacaville?
Almost always. CDTFA's rate applies across the city limits, but a mailing address can say Vacaville 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.