What is the sales tax rate in Santa Barbara County, CA?

The average sales tax rate in Santa Barbara County (CA) is 8.26%, with jurisdictions ranging between 7.75% and 9.25%.

Santa Barbara County • Californie (CA)

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Santa Barbara County, CA Sales Tax Rates 2026

2026 sales tax rate guide for Santa Barbara County, CA. Average combined tax rate is 8.26% with local jurisdictions ranging up to 9.25%.

Taux Moyen Combiné

8.26%

Fourchette de Taxe Estimée: 7.75% - 9.25%

⚡ Direct Tax Answer & Key Takeaway

As of 2026, the local county sales tax rate in Santa Barbara County (Californie) is 0.00%. Combined sales tax rates across cities in this county range from 7.75% to 9.25% (averaging 8.26%).

Taxe de Comté

0.00%

Taux Moyen Combiné

8.26%

Taux Local Maximum

9.25%

Villes Répertoriées

Cities & Towns in Santa Barbara County

Ville	Taux de Taxe Combiné	Action
Santa Barbara	9.25%	Voir les Taux →
Santa Maria	8.75%	Voir les Taux →
Lompoc	8.75%	Voir les Taux →
Goleta	8.75%	Voir les Taux →
Orcutt	7.75%	Voir les Taux →
Eastern Goleta Valley	7.75%	Voir les Taux →
Carpinteria	9.00%	Voir les Taux →
University of California-Santa Barbara	7.75%	Voir les Taux →
Montecito	7.75%	Voir les Taux →
Guadalupe	8.75%	Voir les Taux →
Buellton	7.75%	Voir les Taux →
Mission Hills	7.75%	Voir les Taux →
Vandenberg AFB	7.75%	Voir les Taux →
Mission Canyon	7.75%	Voir les Taux →
Toro Canyon	7.75%	Voir les Taux →
Summerland	7.75%	Voir les Taux →
Los Alamos	7.75%	Voir les Taux →
Los Olivos	7.75%	Voir les Taux →
Ballard	7.75%	Voir les Taux →
Casmalia	7.75%	Voir les Taux →
Garey	7.75%	Voir les Taux →
Cuyama	7.75%	Voir les Taux →

📋 State Tax Rules & Compliance Guide

Sourcing Rule: Hybrid (Origin for city/county, Destination for district taxes)

Groceries & Food: Exempt (0%)

Clothing & Apparel: Taxable (standard rates)

SaaS & Digital Goods: Non-Taxable (Custom & off-the-shelf cloud software is exempt)

Economic Nexus Threshold: $500,000 in cumulative California sales

Official Tax Authority: California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) ↗

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ZIP Codes in Santa Barbara County

93013 7.75% 93014 9.00% 93067 7.75% 93101 9.25% 93102 9.25% 93103 9.25% 93105 7.75% 93106 7.75% 93107 7.75% 93108 7.75% 93109 9.25% 93110 7.75% 93111 7.75% 93117 7.75% 93118 8.75% 93120 9.25% 93121 9.25% 93130 9.25% 93140 9.25% 93150 7.75% 93160 7.75% 93190 9.25% 93254 7.75% 93427 7.75% 93429 7.75% 93434 8.75% 93436 7.75% 93437 7.75% 93438 8.75% 93440 7.75% 93441 7.75% 93454 7.75% 93455 7.75% 93457 7.75% 93458 8.75% 93460 7.75% 93463 7.75%

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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

The county tax rate for Santa Barbara County is 0.00%. When combined with Californie state taxes and local municipal/district taxes, the overall sales tax rate varies between 7.75% and 9.25%.

In Californie, grocery items are currently Exempt (0%). SaaS and digital automated goods are Non-Taxable (Custom & off-the-shelf cloud software is exempt).