California · rates vary by city
Santa Cruz County sales tax rates
Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz County.
Rates inside Santa Cruz County
Each line is the CDTFA's combined rate for that jurisdiction.
Frequently asked
- What is the sales tax rate in Santa Cruz County?
- Santa Cruz 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
- CDTFA — California City & County Sales & Use Tax Rates (effective 2026-07-01)
- CDTFA address lookup — the rate for one exact address
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.