Sales Tax District Rate Lookup
The 7.25% state base rate is just the floor — local district add-ons push many cities well past 10%.
California's base sales tax rate is 7.25%. Cities and counties stack their own district taxes on top — Los Angeles reaches about 10.25%, while some cities stay close to the base rate.
Select a city to look up its current combined sales tax rate.
Sales Tax District Rate Lookup
Combined Sales Tax Rate
How this is calculated
Every California sale starts with the 7.25% statewide base rate. On top of that, counties and cities can layer their own voter-approved district taxes for transportation, public safety, homelessness services, and other local priorities — these add-ons are what actually drive the differences you see between cities.
This tool looks up the combined rate for a small set of verified major cities; for anywhere else, use the 7.25% base as a floor and confirm the exact local add-on at CDTFA's official rate lookup tool, since district taxes can change quarterly as measures take effect or expire.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the base sales tax rate in California?
The statewide base rate is 7.25%. Cities and counties can add district taxes on top of that base, which is why the rate you actually pay varies by location — from 7.25% up to over 10% in some cities.
Why is the Los Angeles sales tax rate so much higher than the state base rate?
Los Angeles stacks the 7.25% state base rate with a county add-on and multiple voter-approved district taxes (transportation, homelessness services, and others), bringing its combined rate to around 10.25%.
Do sales tax district rates change often?
Yes, quarterly in some cases. New district taxes can take effect and old ones can expire, so CDTFA publishes updated combined rate tables each quarter.
Does this tool cover every California city?
No. This is a partial table of major cities verified against CDTFA. California has roughly 2,600 distinct tax jurisdictions — for any city not listed here, check CDTFA's official rate lookup directly.
Which rate applies — where I buy, or where I ship to?
For most retail sales, California generally uses destination-based sourcing for the district tax portion in many cases (with some origin-based exceptions for certain sellers) — the rules can be nuanced, so consult CDTFA guidance or a tax professional for your specific business model.
This tool provides an educational estimate only and covers a partial list of California cities. Confirm your exact combined rate at cdtfa.ca.gov before filing sales tax returns.