What is the sales tax rate in Monterey County?

Monterey County does not have one rate. The CDTFA lists a rate for the unincorporated area and a separate rate for each incorporated city, because district taxes differ inside the county. Pick the city or the unincorporated area below.

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Monterey County sales tax rates

Monterey County has no single rate: district taxes differ between its cities and its unincorporated area, so the CDTFA publishes one line for each. Pick yours below.

CDTFA note: Please refer to the applicable tax rates for the unincorporated area and incorporated cities within Monterey County.

Rates inside Monterey County

Each line is the CDTFA's combined rate for that jurisdiction.

Monterey County Unincorporated Area 8.75%Carmel-by-the-Sea 9.25%Del Rey Oaks 9.25%Gonzales 8.75%Greenfield 9.5%King City 8.75%Marina 9.25%Monterey 9.25%Pacific Grove 9.25%Salinas 9.25%Sand City 9.25%Seaside 9.25%Soledad 9.25%

Frequently asked

What is the sales tax rate in Monterey County?: Monterey County does not have one rate. The CDTFA lists a rate for the unincorporated area and a separate rate for each incorporated city, because district taxes differ inside the county. Pick the city or the unincorporated area below.

Source for this rate

Rates effective July 1, 2026; table opened 2026-08-26. Rates follow jurisdiction boundaries, not ZIP codes. Estimates only — not tax advice, and not affiliated with the CDTFA.

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