What is the sales tax rate in Whatcom County, WA?

The average sales tax rate in Whatcom County (WA) is 9.02%, with jurisdictions ranging between 8.90% and 9.30%.

Whatcom County • Washington (WA)

17 Postleitzahl (ZIP)

Streamlined Sales Tax (SST) Mitglied

Whatcom County, WA Sales Tax Rates 2026

2026 sales tax rate guide for Whatcom County, WA. Average combined tax rate is 9.02% with local jurisdictions ranging up to 9.30%.

Durchschnittlicher Steuersatz

9.02%

Geschätzter Steuerbereich: 8.90% - 9.30%

⚡ Direct Tax Answer & Key Takeaway

As of 2026, the local county sales tax rate in Whatcom County (Washington) is 1.80%. Combined sales tax rates across cities in this county range from 8.90% to 9.30% (averaging 9.02%).

Kreissteuer (County)

1.80%

Durchschnittlicher Steuersatz

9.02%

Maximaler lokaler Steuersatz

9.30%

Erfasste Städte

Cities & Towns in Whatcom County

Stadt	Kombinierter Steuersatz	Action
Bellingham	9.20%	Steuersätze anzeigen →
Lynden	9.30%	Steuersätze anzeigen →
Ferndale	8.90%	Steuersätze anzeigen →
Blaine	8.90%	Steuersätze anzeigen →
Everson	8.90%	Steuersätze anzeigen →
Nooksack	8.90%	Steuersätze anzeigen →
Sumas	8.90%	Steuersätze anzeigen →
Point Roberts	8.90%	Steuersätze anzeigen →
Deming	8.90%	Steuersätze anzeigen →
Custer	8.90%	Steuersätze anzeigen →
Acme	8.90%	Steuersätze anzeigen →
Maple Falls	8.90%	Steuersätze anzeigen →

📋 State Tax Rules & Compliance Guide

Sourcing Rule: Destination-based

Groceries & Food: Exempt (0%)

Clothing & Apparel: Taxable

SaaS & Digital Goods: Fully Taxable (Digital automated services / prewritten software)

Economic Nexus Threshold: $100,000 combined gross receipts

Official Tax Authority: Washington State Department of Revenue ↗

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ZIP Codes in Whatcom County

98220 8.90% 98225 9.20% 98226 9.20% 98227 9.20% 98228 9.20% 98229 9.20% 98230 8.90% 98231 9.10% 98240 8.90% 98244 8.90% 98247 8.90% 98248 8.90% 98264 9.30% 98266 8.90% 98276 8.90% 98281 8.90% 98295 8.90%

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Key questions and answers regarding sales tax rates, exemptions, and compliance.

The county tax rate for Whatcom County is 1.80%. When combined with Washington state taxes and local municipal/district taxes, the overall sales tax rate varies between 8.90% and 9.30%.

In Washington, grocery items are currently Exempt (0%). SaaS and digital automated goods are Fully Taxable (Digital automated services / prewritten software).