Ventura Sales Tax Rate
7.75% combined in Ventura, Ventura County · California's #66 city by population
The sales tax rate in Ventura is 7.75% as of October 13, 2026. That is the 7.25% statewide base plus 0.50% in local district taxes.
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Where the 7.75% comes from
Every California sale starts at the 7.25% statewide base. Ventura County voters and agencies have added 0 district taxes that apply in every city in the county, and Ventura 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% |
| City of Ventura Transactions and Use Tax | Ventura only | April 2017 | 0.50% |
| Combined rate in Ventura | 7.75% |
Sales tax on common purchases in Ventura
| Price before tax | Tax at 7.75% | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $100.00 | $7.75 | $107.75 |
| $500.00 | $38.75 | $538.75 |
| $1,000.00 | $77.50 | $1,077.50 |
| $2,500.00 | $193.75 | $2,693.75 |
| $35,000.00 (car registered in Ventura) | $2,712.50 | $37,712.50 |
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 Ventura compares
Ventura's 7.75% is the 80th-highest rate among California's 100 largest cities (shared with 17 others). Across the 10 cities in Ventura County, rates run from 7.25% (Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark and 3 more) to 9.25% (Oxnard, Santa Paula). Unincorporated areas pay 7.25%.
| Other large cities in Ventura County | Rate |
|---|---|
| Oxnard | 9.25% |
| Simi Valley | 7.25% |
| Thousand Oaks | 7.25% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sales tax rate in Ventura, California?
Ventura's combined sales tax rate is 7.75% as of October 13, 2026: the 7.25% statewide base plus 0.50% in district taxes.
Does Ventura have its own city sales tax?
Yes. Ventura adds 0.50% on top of the county rate through City of Ventura 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 Ventura?
For a vehicle, the district tax follows the address where the car is registered, not where the dealer is. Registered at a Ventura address, a car is taxed at 7.75%: $2,712.50 on a $35,000 purchase.
How does Ventura's rate compare with the rest of Ventura County?
Rates in Ventura County's cities run from 7.25% to 9.25% (Oxnard, Santa Paula). Ventura is at 7.75%. Unincorporated areas of the county pay 7.25%.
Is the rate the same at every address in Ventura?
Almost always. CDTFA's rate applies across the city limits, but a mailing address can say Ventura 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.