Vallejo Sales Tax Rate
9.25% combined in Vallejo, Solano County · California's #50 city by population
The sales tax rate in Vallejo is 9.25% as of October 13, 2026. That is the 7.25% statewide base plus 2.00% in local district taxes: 0.125% across Solano County and 1.875% from the city itself.
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Where the 9.25% 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 Vallejo adds 2 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 Vallejo Additional Transactions and Use Tax | Vallejo only | April 2023 | 0.875% |
| City of Vallejo Transactions and Use Tax | Vallejo only | April 2012 | 1.00% |
| Combined rate in Vallejo | 9.25% |
Sales tax on common purchases in Vallejo
| Price before tax | Tax at 9.25% | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $100.00 | $9.25 | $109.25 |
| $500.00 | $46.25 | $546.25 |
| $1,000.00 | $92.50 | $1,092.50 |
| $2,500.00 | $231.25 | $2,731.25 |
| $35,000.00 (car registered in Vallejo) | $3,237.50 | $38,237.50 |
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 Vallejo compares
Vallejo's 9.25% is the 38th-highest rate among California's 100 largest cities (shared with 5 others). 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 Vallejo, California?
Vallejo's combined sales tax rate is 9.25% as of October 13, 2026: the 7.25% statewide base plus 2.00% in district taxes (0.125% countywide and 1.875% from the city).
Does Vallejo have its own city sales tax?
Yes. Vallejo adds 1.875% on top of the county rate through City of Vallejo Additional Transactions and Use Tax (0.875%) and City of Vallejo Transactions and Use Tax (1.00%). That city portion applies only inside the city limits.
What is the sales tax on a car bought in Vallejo?
For a vehicle, the district tax follows the address where the car is registered, not where the dealer is. Registered at a Vallejo address, a car is taxed at 9.25%: $3,237.50 on a $35,000 purchase.
How does Vallejo's rate compare with the rest of Solano County?
Rates in Solano County's cities run from 8.125% to 9.625% (Benicia). Vallejo is at 9.25%. Unincorporated areas of the county pay 7.375%.
Is the rate the same at every address in Vallejo?
Almost always. CDTFA's rate applies across the city limits, but a mailing address can say Vallejo 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.